http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/ en npercy@anglicanmedia.com.au Copyright 2008 2008-12-01T01:15:40+10:00 http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/big_decisions_december_2008 Southern Cross reports on the main decisions of the diocesan Standing Committee in November. Southern Cross reports on the main decisions of the diocesan Standing Committee in November. 2008-12-01T00:15:40+10:00 Natasha Percy http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/paul_barnetts_work_honoured At its October meeting, and on the strong recommendation of the College’s Honorary Degree Committee, the Board of Directors of the Australian College of Theology awarded an honorary Doctor of Theology degree to well-known Sydney historian and New Testament scholar, Paul Barnett. At its October meeting, and on the strong recommendation of the College’s Honorary Degree Committee, the Board of Directors of the Australian College of Theology awarded an honorary Doctor of Theology degree to well-known Sydney historian and New Testament scholar, Paul Barnett. 2008-12-01T00:14:22+10:00 Joseph Smith http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/bob_carr_backs_right_to_discriminate Former Premier of NSW, Bob Carr has defended the right of churches to ‘legitimate discrimination’. Former Premier of NSW, Bob Carr has defended the right of churches to ‘legitimate discrimination’. 2008-12-01T00:13:05+10:00 Natasha Percy http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/willis_no_stooge_of_chinese_communists Sydney Anglican and Bible Society NSW CEO Daniel Willis is defending his claim that Bible-smuggling into China is “wasteful” and unnecessarily puts Christians at risk, after his comments caused controversy in the US. Sydney Anglican and Bible Society NSW CEO Daniel Willis is defending his claim that Bible-smuggling into China is “wasteful” and unnecessarily puts Christians at risk, after his comments caused controversy in the US. 2008-12-01T00:12:44+10:00 Natasha Percy http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/bribes_to_kill_christians Hindu militants have offered bribes encouraging mobs to kill Christians and destroy their homes and churches in the troubled state of Orissa, India. Hindu militants have offered bribes encouraging mobs to kill Christians and destroy their homes and churches in the troubled state of Orissa, India. 2008-12-01T00:11:11+10:00 Natasha Percy http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/davies_bible_backs_bali_bombers_execution In the wake of the execution of the Bali Bombers last month, North Sydney Bishop Glenn Davies says the death penalty is the right punishment for murder. In the wake of the execution of the Bali Bombers last month, North Sydney Bishop Glenn Davies says the death penalty is the right punishment for murder. 2008-12-01T00:10:16+10:00 Natasha Percy http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/crisis_in_communion1 2008-12-01T00:09:04+10:00 Jeremy Halcrow http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/geoff_huard_farewelled_the_history Raised in London’s west end, Geoff Huard never expected to end up in Sydney, Australia. Yet this stalwart of the Georges River Region had completed two decades as an archdeacon in Sydney Diocese upon his retirement in September this year. Raised in London’s west end, Geoff Huard never expected to end up in Sydney, Australia. Yet this stalwart of the Georges River Region had completed two decades as an archdeacon in Sydney Diocese upon his retirement in September this year. 2008-12-01T00:08:58+10:00 Joseph Smith http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/letters_to_the_editor_december_2008 letters 2008-12-01T00:06:22+10:00 AMS Staff http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/ministry_moves_december_2008 2008-12-01T00:04:40+10:00 Joseph Smith http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/vacant_parishes_december_2008 List of parishes & provisional parishes, vacant or becoming vacant as at 7 November 2008. List of parishes & provisional parishes, vacant or becoming vacant as at 7 November 2008. 2008-11-28T00:03:21+10:00 Joseph Smith http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/sydney_endorses_gafcon_statement Sydney’s Synod has voted overwhelmingly to endorse GAFCON’s Jerusalem Declaration. Archbishop Peter Jensen said the declaration would “help bring order out of chaos”. Sydney’s Synod has voted overwhelmingly to endorse GAFCON’s Jerusalem Declaration. Archbishop Peter Jensen said the declaration would “help bring order out of chaos”. 2008-10-27T00:21:14+10:00 Russell Powell http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/synod_in_brief_2008 2008-10-27T00:20:23+10:00 Natasha Percy http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/sydney_diocese_faces_hard_truth Sydney parish representatives heard a blunt assessment of the progress of the Mission from Dean Phillip Jensen and other leaders at two special Synod sessions. Sydney parish representatives heard a blunt assessment of the progress of the Mission from Dean Phillip Jensen and other leaders at two special Synod sessions. 2008-10-27T00:19:33+10:00 Jeremy Halcrow http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/southerncross/articles/artists_offer_treasure_trove_of_creativity Outreach Media were at Synod last month showcasing their creative wares, as they gear up to help parishes improve communication for Connect09 at the Create Conference this month. Outreach Media were at Synod last month showcasing their creative wares, as they gear up to help parishes improve communication for Connect09 at the Create Conference this month. 2008-10-27T00:18:41+10:00 Joseph Smith