Springwood Anglican Church has become the first parish in Sydney to launch a “Street Champions” scheme - a key ‘grassroots’ ministry initiative for Connect09. The concept is modelled on the Church Army’s “adopt-a-block” program, and the Rev Andrew Nixon, executive director of Connect09, says it will operate as an informal and low-key form of neighbourhood chaplaincy. Could this 'spiritual neighbourhood watch' strategy help your church to connect with your local community?

The next generation of leaders are following in their fathers' footsteps as they launch the first ever Young Christians One Day Conference 08 this Saturday.

The inaugural Paddle Against Poverty is one way surfers from St Matthew’s, Manly and other local churches are sharing God’s love in their local community and in Indonesia.

As Fairtrade Fortnight begins in Australia this week, your.sydneyanglicans.net asks whether church-Fairtrade partnerships are a viable option in Sydney. Over 90 per cent of the individuals who sell the UK's leading Fairtrade organisation's products are committed Christians who operate out of local churches. Could this English model work in Sydney?

Prime minister Kevin Rudd has led a packed St Andrew’s Cathedral in prayer for remembrance of those lost in the sinking of HMAS Sydney in 1941.

Two of Sydney diocese’s key educational bodies are joining forces to give teachers a better understanding of God’s word.

St John’s, Gordon has grown by 15 per cent in the last year and rector the Rev Keith Dalby says the parish’s nursing home ministry has been the catalyst.

Prominent Aboriginal leader, Galarrwuy Yunupingu has said life was better for Aboriginal communities when they were run by missionaries, in the 1950s and 60s.

Southern Cross reports on the main decisions of the diocesan Standing Committee in March.

An integrated national strategy is urgently required to combat youth homelessness, according to Peter Kell, CEO of Anglicare Sydney.

Sydney Anglican leaders are encouraging Anglican school principals to uphold policies in line with the Church’s position on same-sex relationships. Archbishop Peter Jensen outlined his views in an extensive interview with Richard Glover on ABC 702 last month.

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The hard facts prove that aspects of current Sydney Anglican ministry practices are off target. Zac Veron argues that rethinking local ministry aimed at children, youth and young adults should be a key focus of Connect09.

In recent years the link between Christianity and US foreign policy has become a topic of increasing global interest. Historian Mike Thompson gives us a historical perspective.

Misleading marketing or the best answer to world trade failings? Jeremy Halcrow weighs up allegations of deceptive conduct.

Compared to the English, Australian Christians are very blasé about the exploitation lying behind the products they buy.

Ascension Day, like Easter Day, always falls on the same day of the week, moving around the calendar within its own orbit of a possible 35 days.

Bryan Cowling explains why ‘SSD’ syndrome stops us from supporting Christian teachers.

Finding the right coffee is one front-line in a spiritual battle.

We’re still on a mission! How Connect09 fits in with our Mission strategy.

The clock strikes 10pm and glowing graphics stream across a turning digital globe as urgent orchestral music announces the impending arrival of important information – but this is not your normal late night news.

If you think being smart and being wise are the same thing, this film will change your mind.

On 11 July, 1963 South African police raided a farm near Johannesburg and arrested 10 men. After 90 days of seclusion from their families and from any legal advice they were charged with conspiracy to commit acts of sabotage and terrorism.