A Sydney Anglican project helping isolated men has given much-needed dignity and fellowship - as well as prize winning tomatoes.

Abuse victim advocates are concerned that only nine of Australias 23 dioceses have agreed on a uniform code of conduct for clergy and church workers.

A new Christian presence will be felt in the heart of the city as Word bookstore opens its doors.

The Australian Christian Lobby says it needs the signature of more Canberra residents as it launched a campaign to protest at the ACTs decision to press ahead with laws to allow marriage-like civil unions for gay couples.

A ministry worker is warning believers to be on the look-out for a religious group he believes is targeting homes in Sydneys inner-west in the run-up to Easter.

NSW Premier Morris Iemma was one of over 800 people who stopped for a coffee and a cannolli at the All Souls church cafe during the Leichhardt Italian Festa on Sunday.

An increasing number of women in paid ministry are seeking support from God and the church to preach the Gospel thanks to the input of this year's Women in Ministry Day.

If we persist in running Guest Services, or inviting people to special Outreach Services, we will have to work harder and do them better, writes Jim Ramsay, CEO of Evangelism Ministries.