With so many difficulties before us, is it actually worth attempting to unite to undertake a new mission initiative of this magnitude? Surely the question can reasonably be asked: "Why do Connect09?"

We asked Beth Howe about her fears after signing up to become a Street Champion - praying, visiting and caring for 20 of her Springwood neighbours"¦

Mothers Day may be on the horizon, but today, several Sydney mums will have their minds set on praying for the diocese.

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.

Christian surfers are carving a place for themselves in Manly's surf-dominated 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 Matthews, Manly and other local churches are sharing Gods love in their local community and in Indonesia.

Anglican Media's web team has announced a new, 'logical' online address for the Sydney Anglican Network Portal - [url=http://www.sydneyanglicannetwork.net]http://www.sydneyanglicannetwork.net[/url].