In an historic move last night, Sydney Anglicans have endorsed a proposal that confirmation no longer be required of people who are baptised as adults before being allowed to take Communion.

Affluenza explores the social cost of the quest for wellbeing through the thrill of consumption. It identifies debt, overwork, waste and the use of drugs to medicate our misery as the true personal, social and environmental cost of the consumer lifestyle. Society is 'in the grip of a collective psychological disorder and something has to be done.

Sydney Anglicans have expressed their overwhelming solidarity with conservative Africans, backing Nigerias concerns over the Church of Englands decision to allow clergy to be in same-sex partnerships.

Synod members were challenged to think globally last night as multimedia presentations on the Anglican Church in Chile, Indonesia and Malaysia were showcased during Mission Hour.

Sydney Anglicans have agreed that a loose network rather than any formal structure is the best way to meet the pleas of independent evangelical churches for assistance.

So, John Sandeman in a recent Southern Cross suggests we are defensive about failure, that there should be more stories of failure and more on how not to do things"¦ No problemo there, John. The only question is"¦ how much time have you got?

One of Sydneys tireless advocates for Aboriginal ministry, the Rev John McIntyre has been appointed Bishop of Gippsland.

Sydneyanglicans.net has today launched its premier podcasting service, delivering the diocese best preaching to an MP3 player near you.