Faithfulness in Service Code, Module & Commitment Statement

Download and read the code of conduct, complete the True/False Module quiz and sign the commitment statement (and return a copy to the office: admin@wellspring.org.au)

Faithfulness in Service Code of Conduct

FIS Module 1

FIS Commitment Statement

 

Any questions, ask the office. 

Justice and Redress

Click here: 0210525_Pastoral Letter Redress

 

God binds together love for Him and love for people, such that one without the other is unthinkable. In fact, Jesus says in Matthew 22:37-40:

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command. The second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands."

Notice that final line: the whole Old Testament is summed up in these "two commands", which is like saying, they are inseparable.

This conviction lies at the heart of our Diocese's approach to providing redress to survivors of child sexual abuse, perpetrated by Anglican leaders and/or permitted by Anglican institutions. It would be the height of hypocrisy for a church to confess love for God with their lips, and withhold justice from vulnerable people. 

A large step in justice-making was taken several years ago, as surplus and under-utilised church assets were sold to supply enough funds for Redress payments. The recent Synod (Anglican parliament) made further decisions to fund updated costs, which Wellspring fully supports. You can read Bishop Richard explain it in the link above.

Energised Teaching Schedule - Term 1

Download/view the schedule here Term 1 Energised Teaching Schedule

Julia Walter - AFES at University of Canberra

 

My name is Julia Walter and I used to attend Wellspring before I moved to Canberra in 2018. I have just started a two year ministry apprenticeship with AFES; working with the local student group at the University of Canberra (UC) called the Fellowship of Christian University Students (FOCUS). As a sinner saved by the grace of Jesus Christ, I desire to make known the riches of God’s love and mercy found in Jesus to students at UC through the work that FOCUS does. I was a nursing student at UC in 2018-2019 and saw the great need for the Gospel to be heard by students there. There are currently four AFES staff workers at UC, with a growing number of students involved with FOCUS, both believers and unbelievers, but also many students not yet reached. I would love for you to partner with me in this ministry through prayer, financial giving or relationship and encouragement. It is so exciting that as the body of Christ we are, in prayerful dependence on God, all working together to make disciples of all nations. Please consider joining me in doing this at UC.

Finance Half Year Update (July-December 2020)

How have we been tracking so far in this financial year (Jul - Dec 2020)?

With a year that is continually changing, it probably comes as no surprise that so has our finances against budget. Thankfully, for the better! As at Dec 2020 we reported an operating profit of $25,000. This is largely due to continuing to receive JobKeeper (which we will receive through to March 2021) alongside an increase in offerings. Parish Council thank you for your generosity!
 
Our offertory goal for the whole church is about $60 per adult per week; this would allow us to keep all staff working on existing hours, as well as begin to fund a future part-time staff member.
 
Our current offertory giving is on average around $45 per adult per week; we thank God for this, and for the Jobkeeper subsidy. But once that subsidy concludes at the end of March, we will be requiring that $15 per adult per week increase. How great would it be to continue supporting ministry and not implement cuts, so that our life with Jesus can grow stronger.
 
We'll be glad to supply ongoing updates in future newsletters.
 
Rob Imberger & Gemma Kleywegt