For decades the Rev Stephen Bligh has been ministering to one of Sydney's most maligned and misunderstood communities. He gives an insider's perspective on the way the Christians in the midst of the 'Bra Boys' of Maroubra have responded to the violence of the past ten days...

Its been a more relaxing couple of weeks...The XT was released from the docks and the good Lord has continued to watch over us. We left the mean streets of Mumbai for Pune to visit an Aussie chrisitian family and then Goa, the holiday state of India for a bit of r&r and reflection.

Sydneyanglicans.net is sad to announce the death of Michael Orpwood QC, Chancellor of the Diocese of Sydney. Mr Orpwood died yesterday after suffering from cancer during recent months.

It doesnt take long for "Gods country" to fall to new lows. Sydneys "Eden" has been on a down hill run for decades. And despite the initial talk about policing, resources and pulling community leaders together to "work towards a solution", Cronullas problems are far more deep seated.

In the midst of the racial profiling that has characterised Sydneys response to recent riots, two Lebanese Australians stand up to assert their Christian identity and the need for peace this weekend.

5,000 struggling Sydney families will have their fill of food and hope this Christmas, thanks to Kevin Alexander and his army of Anglicare volunteers.

Last months SC front page revealed the risk home/work conflict poses to Sydney Anglicans spiritual and relational wellbeing. It sparked questions from a number of pastors. JEREMY HALCROW, co-author of the research paper, provides some more answers.

Over 300 youth gathered at St Annes, Ryde last Friday for 'The Body - an event reminding the young Christians of the unity they share in Christ.