The Wellspring Community is an Australia wide Christian inclusive community

We aim to create a space where spirituality and justice, meet to deepen our relationship with God, to care for the earth, to foster the growth of an Australian spirituality and practise peace including working for a just relationship between First Nations communities and others.

Inspired by the Iona Community known world-wide for its radical Christianity, poetic Celtic worship and engagement with local and global issues, the Wellspring Community was founded in 1992.

Members and friends support each other as we actively work for

Peace & Social Justice

Spirituality & Worship

First Nations Justice

Sustainability

Ecumenical & Interfaith Relations

Hospitality & Homelessness

Wellspring Community Membership

To enquire about being a member of the Wellspring Community of Australia please email community2023@gmail.com

On the Death of Pope Francis

Media Release from the NSW Ecumenical Council

22 April 2025

The NSW Ecumenical Council unites with all the people of God in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory to extend our deepest condolences to our Catholic brothers and sisters near and far upon the death of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis was dedicated to the service of Christ and of His Church. He showed by example how to follow Jesus with courage, fidelity, simplicity, and sacrificial love. He was a tireless example of humility, compassion and care for the poor and marginalized, inspired by the saint so well known for his solidarity with the poor and care for creation. He was a consistent voice for inclusion and peace between nations, working to end armed conflict and supporting initiatives for dialogue and reconciliation.

In pursuing a Catholic missionary focus, Pope Francis modelled the gift of receptive ecumenism, listening to others and learning from their experience, and committing to mutual prayer across ecclesial boundaries in humble service to God.

We give thanks to God for the service and example of Pope Francis and unite with all people of Christian faith in praying for the eternal rest of his soul and entrust him to the loving mercy of God.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev Carmel Ieraci, Interim President

Rev Dr Rod Benson, General Secretary

New Booklet

The Wellspring Community of Australia:

An Introduction

We have just published a 16 page booklet that provides lots of information about the Wellspring Community including our history, ethos and areas of concern. The booklet is free to download here.

You can also buy the printed booklet from us

To order please email wellspringcommunity2023@gmail.com your name, postal address and the number of copies you require. Then pay the correct amount to

Name of Account: Wellspring Community Inc. Bendigo Bank

BSB: 633 000

Account number: 202878096

Reference: (Your name) and “Wellspring Booklet”

Cost is $10 for one copy (include postage) or $20 for three copies (includes postage)

The Wellspring Community acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the over 300 nations of Aboriginal peoples across these lands now called Australia. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present, and future. We declare that sovereignty has never been ceded.   

We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and its three central calls of Voice, Treaty, and Truth and acknowledge it as a foundational document for justice for First Nations peoples in these lands. We acknowledge that the continuation of the cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are an essential part of the culture and soul of this nation. 

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Calendar Page

We have now added a Wellspring Calendar page to our website to help keep you informed. Please visit it here.

This is a monthly online worship time in the Iona tradition. It is held on the first Wednesday of each month beginning with an optional 15 minutes catch up. Worship begins on the hour or half hour. Everyone is welcome.

Note: There is no worship evening in the month of January.

Join Zoom Meeting here
https://zoom.us/j/3810547728?omn=93282946253

Meeting ID: 381 054 7728

7.15pm Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, ACT, 6.45pm SA, 4.15pm WA