http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/ en jhalcrow@anglicanmedia.com.au Copyright 2008 2008-12-05T10:00:46+00:00 http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/zimbabwe_bakare As the persecuted Anglican Bishop of Harare, Sebastian Bakare, wraps up his tour of Sydney, it appears his homeland is on the brink of catastrophe. As the persecuted Anglican Bishop of Harare, Sebastian Bakare, wraps up his tour of Sydney, it appears his homeland is on the brink of catastrophe. 2008-12-05T10:00:46+00:00 Jeremy Halcrow http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/connect09_special_edition Southern Cross’ special Connect09 edition is set to go to press, and parishes need to email orders by Monday if they want to ensure additional free copies. sydney news Southern Cross’ special Connect09 edition is set to go to press, and parishes need to email orders by Monday if they want to ensure additional free copies. 2008-12-05T01:04:19+00:00 AMS Staff http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/canterbury_welcomes_new_king Heralding a new era for the whole region, the Rev Campbell King will be inducted as rector of St Paul’s, Canterbury and acting rector of St Clements’s, Marrickville tonight. sydney news Heralding a new era for the whole region, the Rev Campbell King will be inducted as rector of St Paul’s, Canterbury and acting rector of St Clements’s, Marrickville tonight. 2008-12-04T01:01:48+00:00 Joseph Smith http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/huard_dein_retires Archbishop Peter Jensen has made retiring Archdeacons Geoff Huard and Terry Dein ‘archdeacons for life’. sydney news Archbishop Peter Jensen has made retiring Archdeacons Geoff Huard and Terry Dein ‘archdeacons for life’. 2008-12-03T01:01:31+00:00 Joseph Smith http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/revive_plays_live_after_third_day Sydney Anglican band Revive are playing to their home crowd this week after touring the States with acclaimed band Third Day. sydney news Sydney Anglican band Revive are playing to their home crowd this week after touring the States with acclaimed band Third Day. 2008-12-02T01:01:59+00:00 Natasha Percy http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/waiting_for_a_christmas_invite What do non-Christians really think of Christmas? This week Sydneyanglicans.net reports that many Aussies want an invitation to your church’s Christmas celebrations. Read more in News... We also spoke to five experts in children’s ministry – all lecturers at Youthworks College – and asked them to share if they ‘do or don’t do Santa’. Read more in Indepth... feature story What do non-Christians really think of Christmas? This week Sydneyanglicans.net reports that many Aussies want an invitation to your church’s Christmas celebrations. Read more in News... We also spoke to five experts in children’s ministry – all lecturers at Youthworks College – and asked them to share if they ‘do or don’t do Santa’. Read more in Indepth... 2008-12-01T01:01:35+00:00 Jeremy Halcrow http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/close_call_for_bishop_on_overseas_calling The Bishop of South Sydney Robert Forsyth is in a satisfactory condition in hospital on Norfolk Island after suffering a heart attack. The Bishop of South Sydney Robert Forsyth is in a satisfactory condition in hospital on Norfolk Island after suffering a heart attack. 2008-11-30T17:30:07+00:00 Russell Powell http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/branson_leads_mamre_revamp A nearly half a million dollar plan to revamp Mamre Anglican School, at Kemps Creek south of St Clair, is now under way with the appointment of Victor Branson as campus head. sydney news A nearly half a million dollar plan to revamp Mamre Anglican School, at Kemps Creek south of St Clair, is now under way with the appointment of Victor Branson as campus head. 2008-11-28T01:01:15+00:00 Jeremy Halcrow http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/william_clarke_kids_on_the_streets 170 Year Nine students from William Clarke College have swapped their homes in the Hills for three days roughing it in Sydney’s CBD this week. sydney news 170 Year Nine students from William Clarke College have swapped their homes in the Hills for three days roughing it in Sydney’s CBD this week. 2008-11-27T01:01:52+00:00 Angela Williams http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/esl Anglicare's new MARS ministry could be just the boost some churches need to connect with their culturally diverse communities. sydney news Anglicare's new MARS ministry could be just the boost some churches need to connect with their culturally diverse communities. 2008-11-26T01:01:34+00:00 Agnes Wilson http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/c09_orders_top_one_million Connect09 regional briefings are being greeted by the good news that parish demand for Connect09's Essential Jesus gospel is soaring. connect09, sydney news Connect09 regional briefings are being greeted by the good news that parish demand for Connect09's Essential Jesus gospel is soaring. 2008-11-25T01:01:42+00:00 Russell Powell http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/who_is_your_neighbour Around 100 people gathered on Saturday for Neighbours and Friends’ first celebration picnic. The ministry to new migrants – run by Sydney Anglicans John Fry and Amir Mesrinejad – is helping Iranian Christians to settle in Sydney, while some Sydney Anglican churches are connecting with their Iranian neighbours. As Sydney Anglicans consider how they can make meaningful connections with those from different nationalities, we look at how churches and individuals are building fruitful ministries to this particular people group, who are increasingly finding Christ in Sydney. As you look around your streets, who is the 'Iranian neighbour' in your midst? feature story Around 100 people gathered on Saturday for Neighbours and Friends’ first celebration picnic. The ministry to new migrants – run by Sydney Anglicans John Fry and Amir Mesrinejad – is helping Iranian Christians to settle in Sydney, while some Sydney Anglican churches are connecting with their Iranian neighbours. As Sydney Anglicans consider how they can make meaningful connections with those from different nationalities, we look at how churches and individuals are building fruitful ministries to this particular people group, who are increasingly finding Christ in Sydney. As you look around your streets, who is the 'Iranian neighbour' in your midst? 2008-11-22T01:14:49+00:00 Natasha Percy http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/nineteen_needed_for_ministry_training There are 19 ministry apprenticeship vacancies on offer - three specifically for women - and MTS want to know if you are the right person for the job. sydney news There are 19 ministry apprenticeship vacancies on offer - three specifically for women - and MTS want to know if you are the right person for the job. 2008-11-21T02:01:22+00:00 Joseph Smith http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/sell_out_nears_for_kylc_relaunch The man behind the relaunching of the Katoomba Youth Leadership Convention (KYLC) under a new name - Next Gen – has warned that interest is so high that people should register now or risk missing out. sydney news The man behind the relaunching of the Katoomba Youth Leadership Convention (KYLC) under a new name - Next Gen – has warned that interest is so high that people should register now or risk missing out. 2008-11-20T01:01:35+00:00 Jeremy Halcrow http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/sydneystories/macquarie_masters_gets_cpx_factor In a first for the Centre for Public Christianity, John Dickson and Greg Clarke will teach up to half of Macquarie Uni's new Master of Arts in Early Christian and Jewish Studies. sydney news In a first for the Centre for Public Christianity, John Dickson and Greg Clarke will teach up to half of Macquarie Uni's new Master of Arts in Early Christian and Jewish Studies. 2008-11-19T01:02:29+00:00 Natasha Percy