Bishop Glenn Davies on the mission convention bringing together delegates from the the seven Dioceses of NSW and ACT.

What were the highest rating news stories of the year, and how did these events shape the life of Sydney Diocese?

Farewell Sydneyanglicans.net! I finish with my traditional end of year analysis of the trends in Sydney Anglicanism thrown up by our site.

As Christmas approaches and our diaries get fuller and our credit cards heavier, I challenge you to rise above worldly concerns – I challenge you to be a bigger person.

The new Mission Areas have started meeting around Sydney Diocese and they are throwing up some interesting initiatives.

Our Ugandan guest, Alfred Olwa, shared an African proverb that seems particularly relevant to this Synod.

The Bishopscourt debate was passionate, long, and informative but for me, sadly soul-less

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

When I was in high school, 3.15pm marked the end of the day; at Synod it marks the start. And what a great start it was.

Day One gives Synod members the first opportunity to ask a question.

How you judge General Synod 2010 will depend on your expectations.

It is now well towards the end of the General Synod here in Melbourne. It is towards the end of the last full day. Let me tell you what goes on down here.

General Synod newbie, David Ould takes a behind the scenes look at the pleasure and pain of being a Sydney delegate.

By Monday morning the somewhat dull beginning of the Synod had brightened up, as had the weather. (Melbourne can sure do with a bit of global warming.)

This Synod there are no big issues, at least not on the surface.