 The City ScapeThe symbol of the windmill draws some its power from the bush. Many Australians associate the bush with mateship, perseverance, endurance, and stoicism. The Wellspring Community, however, does not advocate withdrawal from society to rural seclusion. Although we might agree with Thoreau's concerns about materialism, social conformity, justice, and the environment, we seek neither his solitary life of contemplation at Walden nor the monastic separation of the Desert Fathers.We seek reflective engagement with society. Most Australians live in cities. Rooted in Christ's wisdom and hope, we seek to engage issues arising from the many pluralities and contradictions of urban and rural life. Enlarged by a welcoming Gospel that is open to the world, we seek to engage prophetically and in solidarity with many others. In Les Murray's terms, in solidarity with Christ, we seek to eat from the Common Dish. |
 
Isolated Members and Friends
Wellspring seeks to support and encourage members and friends who are isolated. For more information send a message by clicking here The Wellspring Community has a Facebook group. For more information about Facebook click here. If you want to look at the Wellspring group then first you need to sign up. When you've signed up use the search function and you should find the Wellspring group. You'll need to ask for permission to join the group. That will come to the Wellspring office for approval. Wellspring Book Publication "Campfires and Wellsprings", a great read to supplement the urban pilgrimage. |