Sydney Anglicans have expressed their overwhelming solidarity with conservative Africans, backing Nigerias concerns over the Church of Englands 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.

So, John Sandeman in a recent Southern Cross suggests we are defensive about failure, that there should be more stories of failure and more on how not to do things"¦ No problemo there, John. The only question is"¦ how much time have you got?

One of Sydneys tireless advocates for Aboriginal ministry, the Rev John McIntyre has been appointed Bishop of Gippsland.

Sydneyanglicans.net has today launched its premier podcasting service, delivering the diocese best preaching to an MP3 player near you.

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.

Christians must use all three weapons at their disposal "“ defence, attack and attraction "“ if they are to speak to a very wary secular culture, argues DR GREG CLARKE, the director for the Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education (CASE).