As the family of executed drug courier Van Nguyen attend a funeral service in Singapore, Sydney Anglicans with a first-hand knowledge of the island-nations legal system offer prayers for their peace.

For some, the need of a life for a life is stitched deeply into the 'justice-fabric of the universe. But for others, the death of Christ is the life taken to requite for the worlds horrible evils.

There has been much opposition to the sedition clause in the Howard Governments new counter-terror legislation. But sedition was also in the air in Jesus day. Indeed, he was charged with being guilty of that crime, that is, of "agitation against the authority of a state".

God can even use a puppets well-earned holiday to make a difference in the lives of remote Australians.

The sight of Christmas decorations reminds us that its time to make our New Years Resolutions. What will you plan do differently in your youth ministry next year?

Sydney Anglican leaders say proposed changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act will be a significant threat to freedom of religion in NSW.

Ingleburn youth minister Hayden Smith is going to the Youthworks Youth Ministry Conference tomorrow and he can't think of anybody better to sit next to than you.

Anglicare Campbelltown will be turning away more than 20 people a day in the lead up to Christmas as a capacity report reveals the welfare organisation is struggling to meet the increased need this festive season.