Synod has given a mixed reaction to a motion that could threaten the job security of ministers in provisional parishes.

In an historic move last night, Sydney Anglicans have endorsed a proposal that confirmation no longer be required of people who are baptised as adults before being allowed to take Communion.

Sydney Anglicans have expressed their overwhelming solidarity with conservative Africans, backing Nigeria’s concerns over the Church of England’s decision to allow clergy to be in same-sex partnerships.

Synod members were challenged to think globally last night as multimedia presentations on the Anglican Church in Chile, Indonesia and Malaysia were showcased during Mission Hour.

Sydney Anglicans have agreed that a loose network rather than any formal structure is the best way to meet the pleas of independent evangelical churches for assistance.

Matt Greenwood, pastor of Western Suburbs Community Bible Church in Perth, is hoping that Sydney Anglicans pass a new law this week that would allow churches from anywhere to affiliate with Sydney Diocese.

Anglicare CEO Peter Kell has announced a rescue plan for chaplaincy in the wake of fears voiced at Synod that the charity will no longer be able to afford to fund the ministry.

The success of the Diocese's drive to raise Mission dollars may depend on Sydney Anglicans learning fundraising lessons from mega churches like Hillsong and Willow Creek, the Synod has been told.

Sunday school teachers and all other voluntary lay church workers face the prospect of being stood down if they are found to be engaged in wrongful conduct, according to new draft measures unveiled to the Sydney Synod last night.

With a gracious nod, Standing Committee member Warwick Olsen accepted the Rev Neil Flower’s adjustment to a land-mark amendment that will put Anglican Media back in the business of evangelising Sydney’s unchurched masses.

Anglican Church League Chairman, Robert Tong has taken ACL members and guests on an epic journey to the other side of the globe and through history at the ACL’s annual first night of Synod Dinner.

Archbishop Peter Jensen has preached a combination of congratulations and caution to a packed audience at Sydney’s Town Hall on the first night of this year’s Sydney diocesan Synod.

Deb Chen has been burning the midnight oil to prepare The Ephesus Code DVD for its launch at Synod today, but the work has been worthwhile for the video producer and marketing manager.