After theological training in Switzerland, Tim Costello's first ministry was in St Kilda. This is the story of that time and his subsequent activities as a public-interest activist working on a national front.

Contents: Introduction -- The streets, sex and spirituality -- Charting my course -- Finding a place to call home -- The church in the valley -- The local neighbourhood -- Building a healing community -- Can the law be a vehicle of grace? -- Politicking on behalf of the powerless -- Postscript.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 236) and index.