Former homosexuals like Chris Keane say their voice is being suppressed by the media, and as a result Christians do not hear the full story. He believes the issue of homosexuality is far more complex than the way it is portrayed in the secular media.

Like most recent Booker winners, The Gathering is not feel-good fiction. Enright, herself, admits that "when people pick up a book they may want something that will cheer them up, in that case they shouldnt really pick up my book".

One man shares his story of overcoming homosexual feelings and behaviour with the assistance of other Christians.

Archbishop Peter Jensen has asked whether Sydney has the "spiritual and moral resources" to care for others through the possibly difficult times ahead, pointing to a growing imperative for Sydney Anglicans to connect effectively with their communities.

The leader of Australias evangelical student organisation has taken on a strategic international role.

2008 is already shaping up as a year of new initiatives for Georges River Region.

Ministry, doctrine and dodging the odd cricket ball might sound heavy going for an 81-year-old, but for Paul Mahaffey, they have been part of everyday life for the past two years.

For the past five years Deb Chen has been a vital conduit through which many producers and services have made themselves known to the Sydney Anglican community and the Christian world - but from December 5 she will be marketing the gospel in Thailand.