Sydneys Diocesan Synod has reaffirmed its conviction that lay and diaconal administration of Holy Communion is consistent with the teaching of Scripture and "may" be allowable.

The end of the year comes like a full stop. So how do we grow ministries that build on the hard work and momentum from the previous year into the next year?

Disagreeing with the Catholic Church's claim that they can make people saints on the basis of merit mattered 500 years ago and it matters today.

As I reflect on the first three days of Synod, I feel we have made some significant decisions.

Books really can change our lives. You've GOT to read this book! tells the stories of people who have been changed by literature.

The problem with some media reports on the Diocese's financial problems is that they fail to understand the nature of church.

In what will be a significant step forward for mission in the Diocese of Sydney, Synod has begun debating a far more flexible model for starting new churches.

Kanishka Raffel challenged us to see Christ at work by growing his gospel in and among his people - even those in Synod!