Why was an expression of regret so inadequate for many indigenous people? What makes it seem imperative for them to hear the word 'sorry? What is so important about this word? In this extended briefing, we will try to understand why it seems so important for 'sorry to be heard from the lips of the nations leader, and we will consider the sticking-points against saying it. We will confine our attention to the issue of the Stolen Generation, although some of what follows may apply to other ways in which white colonials harmed indigenous people.

Noel Clarke, CMS missionary with his wife Margo in Nairobi, answers our questions to give us his insights into what Christmas in Kenya will be like.

It's not just in politics that generational change is essential. In our churches we must constantly work to raise up the next generation

As Sydneysiders stop to celebrate on December 25, daily life will roll on in many Asian countries, where Christmas has a low profile. Christians make up only about 1 per cent of the population of countries like Japan and Cambodia. Yet some of our Sydney missionaries say they would rather spend Christmas there, than in their hype-ridden hometown. What will Christmas be like away from our shores this year? We spoke to three CMS missionaries in Asia to find out.

A Sydney Anglican chaplain's new ministries in 2008 will take him from Melanesia to Melbourne.

Sydney's Standing Committee has announced its support for the Diocese of San Joaquin as it realigns with the Southern Cone.

Leading childrens ministry organisation Kidzlink has given its top award to a psychology student who loves working with kids.

Sydney Anglican Nicola Robinson is grieving with the YWAM community in Denver after losing two close friends in Sundays shooting.