After-shocks from the earthquake rocking the worldwide Anglican Communion will be felt during the deliberations of the General Synod "“ or parliament "“ of the Australian Anglican Church this week. UPDATE: Archbishop Jensen has made this presentation to General Synod

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Last month I was exposed to a number of life-threatening diseases. My body came into direct contact with Typhoid, Hepatitis A and B, and Tetanus. Yet, this exposure was carefully initiated for my health, not my harm.

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Day One of General Synod was jam-packed and frustrating. After typical first day procedural motions, many notices questions and motions followed, mostly from Sydney reps. Some feel too many. Fair enough.

Crisis, 'schism, 'division, 'break-up "“ this has been the language of the last five years in the Anglican Communion. Again and again we have reached 'defining moments, 'crucial meetings and 'turning points, only to discover that they simply lead into another period of uncertainty. Uncertainty is now over. The decisive moments have passed. Irreversible actions have occurred.

So whats ahead at General Synod? For me a good introduction to the challenges and tensions was the article in The Australian concerning Bishop Tom Frames new book Anglicans in Australia on the future of the church, launched to coincide with General Synod.

As General Synod approaches, Sydneys Standing Committee has made clear its "disappointment" with the majority opinion of the Appellate Tribunal on women bishops.