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Synod 2026 Journal—Out Now!

September 3, 2026 by Lionel Windsor

Read the journal here. Dear friends, Many readers will know 2 Timothy 3:16: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” Yet Paul writes these words amid opposition…

The purpose and role of Synod

August 30, 2026 by ACR Team

ACR: This year marks the first session of the 54th Synod of the Diocese of Sydney. To help new members of the Synod to think theologically and contextually about Synod as they prepare to participate, with the permission of the Sydney Diocesan…

Seeing God at work in Wyong

August 3, 2026 by Aleks Pinter

Aleks, can you tell us a little about yourself and how (and when) you came to serve at Wyong? What drew you to ministry here? I’ve been married to my wife Susannah for almost 29 years. We have three adult daughters and one son-in-law. I came to Christ…

Why (and how) I teach my kids to say sorry

July 13, 2026 by Leah

If you’ve spent any time on the internet over the last few years, you might have come across the current parenting advice never to make your child say sorry. This approach is broadly consistent with the values of authenticity, consent…

Book Review: Everything is Never Enough by Bobby Jamieson | Review by Jocelyn Loane

July 5, 2026 by Jocelyn Loane

Our enormous collection of water bottles lives in a cupboard over our fridge. Every time I open it, I can almost be guaranteed a smack in the face by one falling out. You see, my five children have quite the fixation with acquiring the perfect water…

Book Review: Sing! | Review by Liv Chapman Leggett

June 13, 2026 by Liv Chapman Leggett

Netflix’s animated smash hit K-Pop Demon Hunters has been watched over 500 million times worldwide, its songs streamed to the top of the charts, and its stars rocketed into global fame. Amid the flashy animation, insanely catchy tunes, and…

The importance of a special relationship in a crisis

May 27, 2026 by Robin Sydserff

Special relationship At the celebration of Dick Lucas’ 100th birthday on 14 September 2025, the overseas contribution was a series of recorded video messages from past and present Christian leaders in Australia, testifying…