Synod is both imperfect and impressive. A French general once said "Cest magnifique. Mais ce nest pas la guerre". Roughly translated it means the parish is the real thing, folks.

For Esther "“ a dying AIDS sufferer in the slums of Nairobi "“ the only running water is the local drain and sewer flowing outside her door.

Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in the Bible? Have you ever wondered if you could absorb great Bible teaching osmotically into your brain? Did you know that you can do that now, aurally?! Andrew Lim lists the advantages of the MP3 revolution...

This week we're based in Srinagar the capital of Kashmir, entrenched in Muslim culture. You cannot escape it. Muslim prayers belt out of the loud speakers 5 times a day, ladies wear burkahs, men wear prayer caps, and we're forbidden to wear shorts outside!!! This being during the holy month of Ramadan means people are feeling extra sensitive (mostly due to fasting) - it was cool to meet and chat with some of these people about what they believe.

More than two million votes have handed a Sydney web designer the victory in Sydneyanglicans.nets inaugural Stitched Up t-shirt competition.

As Australians pause to remember past sacrifices, Stephen Shead and his family prepare for battle, though the conflict he will soon enter will be fought out on a different field to his army chaplain grandfather.

In a special tribute to Southern Crosss long-time editor GEORGE FISHER who died last month, we are publishing his last major piece prepared as he endured a long battle with cancer.

At 11 am in an Anglican church in Five Dock, and simultaneously all over Australia, the survivors of a conflict that embraced the world will pause to remember the sacrifices made for this nation, and consider the sacrifice made for this world.