Building Fundraising Prospectus 2015ST JUDE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH CARLTON

Founding our Future

Plan. Pray. Pledge.

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WELCOME

HISTORY CURRENT

FUTURE HOW

Richard’s WelcomeIntroduction

St Jude’s TimelineOur Story

IntroductionRegan May - Growing Up at St Jude’sEve Almond - CAP Debt CentreNadia’s Story - Equip/Persian MinistryStephen Urmston - Bible College/Children’s MinistryMinistry Training at St Jude’s ChurchJason Yang Wang - Cross CulturesEmma Sugars - Local MissionSupporting Global Mission at St Jude’s

IntroductionStaff PerspectivesFuture of Carlton

Design OptionsSearch Conference FeedbackFAQ’sWhat can you do?

Richard’s Welcome

I am delighted that you have picked up a copy of Founding our future: Plan. Pray Pledge. Through it I want to invite you to be part of a new phase in the history of this great church.

The vision of our founders, 150 years ago, was to bear witness to the love of God through his Son Jesus from our Carlton site. These faithful men and women invested much in this Vision, and now it falls to our generation to take up the challenge for the next 150 years.

It is true to say that the shape of our ministry is very different today than it was at the beginning. Operating not just in Palmerston Street, but on the Estates and now a whole new campus in Parkville, we have moved beyond the confines of the original church building. But our Vision to see spiritual transformation through an encounter with the love of Jesus remains the same as at the beginning.

The fire of October 2014 has given us the opportunity to develop new facilities that cater for ministry in the 21st century. This prospectus introduces you to the plans and ideas we have for our Carlton facilities and how you might invest in that future as well.

Our desire is to serve the future generations of St Jude’s with facilities that are welcoming, flexible and speak of the hope of Jesus for our world. We want our facilities to serve as a hub for all our ministries: the congregations that meeting in Carlton, our Northern (Parkville) Campus, our Estates ministry and our future church planting dreams.

In the following pages, you will learn more about our plans and how we intend to use these facilities for the Glory of God. I want to invite you to read it prayerfully, seeking where God might have you serve and invest in the future of St Jude’s Church.

Everyone can have a part to play – to pray these plans into a reality, to give, or to get involved in fundraising activities. We look forward to partnering with you, as we seek God’s future for St Jude’s.

For God’s glory,

Richard Condie

On October 18, 2014 a fire was lit in the sanctuary of St Jude’s, causing significant damage to the church building and contents. The oregon panelled ceiling, roof structures, liturgical furnishings, stained glass windows, historic George Fincham organ, and much of the contents were lost in the fire.

St Jude’s Anglican Church, Carlton, is of cultural significance to the State of Victoria. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (with construction beginning in 1866). It is one of the first fully polychromatic brick churches in Australia, designed by architect Joseph Reed who dominated the architectural profession in Melbourne for much of the nineteenth century. The beautiful Ferguson and Urie stain glass windows are a priceless treasure that need to be rebuilt and repainted.

Most importantly, St Jude’s has been the home for a vibrant living church community for generations; it has been the site of countless celebrations and events - including baptisms, weddings and funerals; of constant prayer for our local community; the base for our work amongst the Carlton housing estates and the University of Melbourne; and a place where God has been honoured for nearly 150 years.

The Fire

Our History

St Jude’s is located in a very strategic place for ministry and outreach in Melbourne. The church is close to large tertiary institutions, near Melbourne’s CBD, and part of the lively inner-city. Within the parish live newly-arrived migrant families from all parts of the world, and students from countries where there is no gospel ministry, so the congregation worships within a huge and varied mission field. Some residents remain in Carlton only for three years, others settle for decades; and this provides opportunities for many different kinds of ministry.

The parish is thankful for the forward-looking pioneers of St Jude’s, who provided a large and solid building for ministry. The church was built between 1866 and 1870, to the design of the influential architects Reed and Barnes. Described as ‘a vigorous example of Gothic revival in brick and stone’, it has been classified by the National Trust as being of State significance, and is on the Victorian Heritage Register. Its simple interior reflects the

evangelical theology of its founders: a large clear space, with no walls or columns to obstruct the view, and broad in proportion to its length, so that people could be as close as possible to hear the preaching. Acoustics are good, allowing for all types of music, and the pipe organ, built by George Fincham has also been classified by the National Trust.

The congregation’s history has been a counterpoint to the history of its suburb. Late-nineteenth century enthusiasm and energy built the halls for an expanding Sunday School, where there were up to 650 children on the roll. A new parish, St Michael’s, was planted in North Carlton in 1885. During the 1890s depression parish visitors identified families who needed practical help, and a soup kitchen provided food to a couple of hundred people a week. Compassionate care was given to the families of children who died in typhoid and diphtheria epidemics in the crowded back lanes, to young workers whose employment required them to work long hours in shops or at business, and to residents

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DEPRESSION 1890’s

MINISTRY BEGINS1870

1864 St Jude’s was conceived of by three men.

1966 St Jude’s Foundation Stone was lain.

1873 The church had 500 adult attendees and 500 children

Growth of Children’s Ministry to 600 attendees.

Hall build to house Children’s Ministry.

Soup Kitchen run from St Jude’s.

Ministry to Chinese Migrants.

A SIGNIFICANT AND STRATEGIC SANCTUARY IN CARLTON

exploited by Carlton’s ‘slum landlords’. The Chinese Mission in Little Bourke Street was supported, and the first St Jude’s missionary, Miss Mary Armfield, left in 1908 and spent 30 years in China.

For much of the twentieth century, the congregation focussed its efforts on the permanent residents of the parish, while generously supporting mission work in places like the Northern Territory, Tanzania, the Sudan and Kenya. The deterioration of the housing stock, the movement of long-standing residents out of Carlton, and the effects of two world wars impoverished both the suburb and the congregation. There was an exciting spurt of activity in the early 1950s, when a new vicar attracted and taught a lively group of tertiary students, and the parish held evangelistic missions for local children and open-air services for new settlers from Italy. However, students continued to move away once their studies were complete, and a dwindling congregation saw its ministries contract and its buildings begin to crack.

In 1970 a new vicar, with his churchwarden, prayed that the church would be filled again, and God answered this prayer. A nucleus of tertiary students was recruited and trained, encouraged in ministry, and then persuaded to commit to the parish for the long term. A new generation discovered the joys of inner-city living, ministry opportunities within the high-rise flats increased, work among students expanded, and the parish became known as a place of good biblical teaching.

Eventually ‘targeted congregations’, all with their own teaching programs and ministry priorities, were established. Currently there are five such congregations - two at Parkville, one in Kensington, one on the high-rise estate, and a student congregation. Many hundreds of people who were taught at St Jude’s are involved in ministry in other parishes, ordained ministry or missions work.

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REVIVAL1980-Today

‘Things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us, we will not hide from their children. We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power and the wonders he has done.’

Psalm 78:3-4

1908 Miss Mary Armfield went to far West China as a missionary.

Remained there for the next 30 years to do ministry.

1925 was kidnapped by brigands for 21 days before release.

Frequently face opposition from anti-west, communist groups.

DECLINE1940-70’s

1950s Church was earmarked for closure, only 20 regular attendees.

Missionaries sent to Northern Territory, Tanzania, Sudan and Kenya.

Work with youth and university students begins.

Open air services run for Italian Migrants.

1980 Peter Adam appointed Vicar.

Ministry to highrise government housing begins.

1983 Unichurch was established.

2002 Richard Condie appointed Vicar.

2006 Beginning of Cross Cultures ministry.

Our Ministries

In the next few pages you will read some stories about the educational programs and activities of St Jude’s. They are a snapshot of the exciting ministry underway, and also a glimpse into the way such ministries will be enhanced with the new building. On this page you will see outlined a summary of all the different ways that St Jude’s aims to work with God to spiritually renew Inner Northern Melbourne our city and the world.

REACHING AND TEACHING FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL

PREACHINGOur six congregations teach faithfully from the bible each week.Partnership with the Centre for Biblical Preaching (CBP)

PROGRAMSSunday School/Children’s Learning TimeBible studiesChristianity ExploredCross CulturesYouth Group

OUTREACH & EVANGELISMMusic EventsWinetastingCommunity Christmas CarolsKids’ Film and Pizza NightsLocal MissionsStreet PastorsOne off events like ‘Mission to Melbourne’Global Mission

TRAININGLeaders’ trainingWomen’s special training eventsAV trainingeQuip trainingDisability trainingBible, Theology and Preaching/Ministry TrainingMusician TrainingTeaching Days/Conferences

I am Regan and I’ve been coming to St Jude’s my entire life! I was part of the 11am congregation, and now I’m at 10am at Errol Street. I currently help out in the Shining Stars children’s group as an aid to whoever is leading the group that week. I also try to help out with pack up in the church, if it’s needed.

When I think of the importance of children’s ministries, the first thing I think of is always the story of the little children and Jesus, where Jesus says to his disciples, “…I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” So, I think children’s ministry isn’t just important for children but for those who have already accepted Jesus as their saviour.

I also think that most people don’t know much about the bible or Christianity in general, so how can they make an informed decision about faith? For this reason I think it’s really important to teach our kids about the bible, so they don’t have a shrouded view of what Christianity is when choosing whether or not to follow Christ.

Up until year 8 or 9 I didn’t really enjoy Children’s Learning Time that much and at the time I definitely didn’t think it was of any benefit to me, just something my parents dragged me along to each Sunday morning. But, looking back on it now, without going to CLT all those years and building up my knowledge about the Bible, I probably wouldn’t be a Christian.

So, because of CLT I have a clearer view of the Bible and Christianity, and it makes my faith that much stronger.

I hope the new building will provide us with lots of space for the kids to run around, especially after church, as well as a place that they can focus and learn well.

Regan’s StoryWorships at Errol Street, High School Student, Children’s Ministry Helper

CONNECTINGThe Marriage CourseCreation carePlaygroupMarriage PreparationHomegroupsCommunity Lunches/DinnersYouth GroupFilm and Pizza Night

COMMUNITY SERVICEEnglish classesResolving Everyday ConflictDebt Centre (money course and jobs program)Homework ClubFoodbankRefugee visitingCross Cultures dinners and campsCommunity Lunches (Estates)Informal Counselling/Support

Nadia’s StoryeQuip Trainee, leads Persian ministry, worships at St Jude’s Community Church

I’m Nadia from Iran. My husband and I have been coming to St Jude’s for less than two years. We celebrated our Christian wedding in the church on 31 August 2014.

I grew up in an Islamic family and started to investigate Christianity in 2010. Living in a Muslim country, I found it very difficult to find reliable information, however, I managed to overcome many obstacles to gain a meaningful understanding of Jesus’ message and a Christian worldview. This information and insight was enough for me to decide to convert to Christianity.

Since I converted in 2013, I’ve always had a hunger for God’s word, and desire to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus, and to get ready for the good works that God has planned for me. In 2014 God opened a door and led me to St Jude’s where I’ve been given opportunities to grow in my faith, gain biblical knowledge and to serve people. I want to be courageous and bold in the Lord Jesus Christ, showing his love to the people I serve, that they might be moved by the Holy Spirit to accept Jesus and live in God’s love for eternity. I want to be proactive in my conversations about Jesus, introducing Muslims and non-believers to the Gospel as the Holy Spirit uses me.

Since February I have been working as an eQuip intern to increase my knowledge and understanding of Bible, to have a deeper relationship with God and trust in Him, a more intense love for Christ, and to find ways to serve people in the church. I have also been preparing for the future as an evangelist or missionary, since there are many people all around the world, who haven’t heard about Jesus, thus it is our responsibility as his disciples to share the good news of the kingdom of God with them.

eQuip is helping me be an active member of the Estates Community Church by serving the congregation in different roles: through leadership, and preaching, as well as being part of the Persian Ministry Development Team.

Eve AlmondCAP Debt Centre Volunteer, Worships at Errol Street

I first started coming to St Jude’s in the late 1970s. I’d been undertaking some postgraduate studies in the UK and as I was returning to Melbourne, friends strongly recommended St Jude’s. At that stage, it was just one small congregation, mainly academics and young workers, and a few families, meeting on a Sunday evening in a very decrepit building.

As the congregation grew, so did our outreach to the local communities, particularly in the Carlton Housing Estates, and through the Drummond Street Community Houses. Later we took on other outreach programs, to international students, for example.

I see the planned Carlton Debt Centre as a logical continuation of our outreach ministries and an opportunity to serve the people in inner and northern suburbs in very practical ways. The Debt Centre will involve St Jude’s staff and volunteers assisting low-income, financially and socially disadvantaged people to get out of debt, using a debt management program provided by the national organization: Christians Against Poverty (CAP).

The Debt Centre will also strengthen our ties in our local communities, promoted though local networks such as Carlton Local Agencies Network, Anglicare, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Inner Melbourne Community Legal.

We look forward to new, welcoming and functional offices for CAP staff and volunteers at St Jude’s. It would be lovely to have friendly safe spaces where CAP clients could meet with staff and volunteers in confidence; as well as well-resourced meeting/seminar rooms where the budget training course could be held.

Stephen UrmstonBible College Student, Associate Children’s Minister, Worships at Parkville 10

My name is Stephen Urmston and I have been part of the Parkville congregation for four years. I am have been serving as Associate Children’s Minister for the last two years. I am also completing my studies at Ridley College.

I am passionate about my role because in church communities, where we have become very good at talking to adults. The children’s minister, not only ministers to the children and families, but also raises concerns and helps raises the voice and place of children within the body of the church.

We at St Jude’s are trying to work out how we can involve children in the service as much as we involve adults in the service. While doing this, we want to make sure that children are taught well, in a way and manner that they can understand, to help them mature as godly Christians.

Part of my role has been to make All Together Time (that is, the ‘children’s talks’) more regular, as well as considering how to make the service more appropriate for a wider age group. My faith has been shaped by my experience through explaining and sharing difficult topics and areas of the bible with children.

At the Carlton site, the children’s space has been run down. The new building offers flexibility and growth for the children and family ministries through the use of the multi-function space, which would also be more inviting. Updated facilities (such as better cry room, more adequate parents room) would enable families to participate more in church.

Training a new Generation of Church Leaders

As a church we are committed to expository preaching, which we believe is the best way to equip people to make their way in the world, by being able to understand and interpret God’s Word, and apply it to their lives. With the close proximity of both university campuses and Melbourne’s CBD, we are very fortunate to have a never-ending stream of people through our doors. We therefore enjoy the opportunity not only to allow people to sit under good expository preaching, but to invite further discussion of the relevance of the Bible’s teaching to everyday life. With the practical opportunities to be trained and equipped that are available at St Jude’s, we are constantly equipping people to prepare for paid Christian work, as well as for being effective Christians in the world.

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currently undertaking Theological Study10

60 ordained ministers in past 25 years (approx).

Trained by eQuip in past 15 years100

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eQuip Trainees

St Jude’s has a long history of training, equipping, and sending out people to other churches and situations all around the world.

With the establishment of the new St Jude’s Education Centre there will be new opportunities to further equip, train and send out more and more Christians into the world, both into everyday workplaces, as well as into paid Christian ministry.

PEOPLE CURRENTLY SERVING IN LEADERSHIP ROLES:

Jason’s StoryEngineer, bible study leader at Cross Cultures, Worships at Unichurch

My name is Yang Wang, or you can call me Jason. I was an international student from China, studying engineering at the University of Melbourne from 2009 to 2012. graduation, I worked at a couple of jobs both in Australia and in China. Now I am working as the database administrator with CMS Victoria.

I first got involved with St Jude’s at the Christmas Carols in Carlton. I was living on Lygon St and I would pass by the church everyday but had never entered. A lady called Sophia from one of the morning congregations walked towards me during the Carols and started to talk to me. Then I was introduced to the director of Cross Cultures who right away invited me to the Christmas Eve dinner at St Jude’s Church. I became regularly involved with the Unichurch congregation when God graciously saved me after a year of Bible teaching and discussion that I received from the ministry of Cross Cultures. I am now also serving regularly in various ways both at Cross Cultures and Unichurch.

Cross Cultures has probably had the biggest impact on me, and now it is like my home in Australia. I was desperate, it helped me find hope and meaning; I was lonely, it helped me find Jesus and friends; I was ignorant and troubled, it helped me find firm truth and peace; I was busy and terrible at cooking, it provided delicious hot meals for me; my life was boring, it organised activities and gatherings every week.

The provision of our Father through His faithful and generous children will enable the various ministries to continue and to grow in St Jude’s. Although Cross Cultures is mainly using the kitchen and the dining hall at the moment, the new building will mean a bigger capacity for more and cross-cultural or multi-lingual congregations and Sunday services. As the number of immigrants and international students grows rapidly, Cross Cultures will serve as the bridge between people who know little about God and eventually people who learn, repent, decide to follow, grow, and commit in service as Christians to God’s Word and work locally and globally.

Emma’s StoryArts graduate, Mallacoota Beach Mission Director, worships at St Jude’s in Parkville 5pm

I am Emma Sugars, and I have been at St Jude’s since I was 6. In that time I have been a part of Carlton mornings, youth church, Urban Soul, St Jude’s on Sydney Road, and now Parkville.

To me, local mission trips are important because they are an opportunity to share the Gospel with others, as well as being a great learning experience. They often involve leaving the comfort of home for a less familiar place and pushing yourself to do things you wouldn’t normally do. As a relatively shy person, this sounds pretty terrifying, but just trying it out has shown me lots of new things and given me a different perspective of myself, other people, life and God’s work.

In December this year, I will be journeying on my fifth Scripture Union beach mission at Mallacoota, and I will be co-directing the mission! When I first went to Mallacoota I thought it might be a fun way to spend two weeks over the summer with my friends. I was very unprepared for mission and had a lot to learn. Now, my outlook has changed, and my primary reason for going is to share the Gospel.

One thing I have learned is just how open people are to talking about God. Although our culture seems to largely ignore God, many people still desire greater meaning in their lives: people are searching for a better understanding of life but just don’t know where to start looking. By doing mission we are able to connect with these people and tell them the best place to start is the Gospel!

For me, hospitality is a great way of showing God’s love to friends and strangers. At Theos we often invite locals and campers to have dinner with us as a team. Initially they hesitate as they feel as though they are imposing. Yet, when locals or campers join us it is such a joyful time and they often feel like we really care for them as individuals. Thus, with the new church building, I think great cooking facilities and also a large, comfortable and adaptable dining room are such important additions to a church wanting to reach out in hospitality to the Inner North.

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Global MissionPart of being a biblical church is having a heart that yearns for everybody, everywhere to hear the good news of the Gospel. All Christians are to be disciple-makers, anywhere and everywhere. It is part of our DNA to be in the business of making disciples. This is what we are called to.

A missionary is somebody who works in cross-cultural settings to make disciples. They are ordinary people using their gifts and training in extraordinary settings, often in response to a strong calling from God.

Our focus on Global Mission at St Jude’s is based on people. St Jude’s doesn’t support organisations and mission agencies – we support people. It is a tribute to the long term ministry of St Jude’s that all of our Global Mission Partners have been members of St Jude’s before going to the mission field. St Jude’s has always had a long stream of people leaving St Jude’s to serve God in the vast and distant

corners of the world. We want to continue to send out people to other cultures and other parts of the world. The new buildings at St Jude’s will help us to have adequate space to prepare and equip church members to serve God all over the world.

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Staff PerspectivesThere are currently 20 Staff, as well as many trainees and volunteers who use St Jude’s buildings on a daily basis. Each of them have had their own frustrations at the limitations of the current buildings and some of them are very excited at the prospect of new facilities and what they can offer to the various ministries that they oversee. These are just a few examples that show the various ways

“The ad hoc development of offices and administration services at St Jude’s over the past 20+ years has led to many compromises and ‘make do’ arrangements. For example:

• Visitors to the offices at St Jude’s will know how awkward and uninviting the reception area is (despite the efforts of the staff ).

• Office layout and location has contributed to ministry ‘silos’ and lack of communication between staff

• Meeting spaces in the current buildings are very limited and unwelcoming – it is difficult to find a suitable spot for private meetings and for the many team meetings and group events that occur.

• There is inadequate storage throughout the site and filing systems are scattered and messy.

• The need to retrofit communication technology has led to a plethora of cables, poor wifi coverage, outdated equipment and a multiplication of printers.

All of these problems have created administrative inefficiencies and a poor working environment for all the staff. The redevelopment of the entire site will give us the opportunity to address these many workplace and administrative issues.”

Tusi FrostAdministratorAll of St Jude’s

“I believe the Estates Ministry and other compassionate ministries like the Debt Centre are essential for the reputation and credible passing on of the Gospel. Redeveloping our Carlton site would mean the Estates ministry and Debt Centre would have the spaces they need to operate well. Having just been evicted from the workshop space on the Estates, it would be brilliant to have options to create community spaces on the Carlton site, be that a renewed workshop space or just a drop-in area.

An office space is needed for the confidential meeting of Debt Centre clients and I would love to see classroom like spaces being made available for conducting courses in conjunction with the Debt Centre, Asylum Seeker and Estates ministries. Finally we now desperate for storage space! Redevelopment would mean our needs in this area could be taken into account.

One other thing I’m REALLY looking forward to is a proper baptistery where we can baptise the whole of an adult person (and not leave our their knees!)”

Chris MitchellSenior MinisterEstates Ministry

“A core part of ministry is talking with people face to face. Whether this is for a pastoral ‘catch up’, counselling, meeting to plan services and activities, or regular contact for spiritual growth, there is a need for spaces which are smaller and private. We’ve used the parent’s room, the old entrance from Lygon Street, or the whole meeting room for just 2 people.

I’m looking forward to having those spaces so that work can continue in the staff offices and the work of conversation is aided by our facilities.

When thinking of mid-size activities, such as children’s activities, the Marriage Course, hospitality events and seminars, then we turn to the hall. The hall has a great kitchen but is also noisy, reverberant and a thoroughfare, with occupied offices opening directly to this larger public space.

Separating the offices from this hall, and having a hall in which conversations can be easily had – these also are things we look forward to with the building renewal project.”

Ross GreenSenior Minister10 am Errol Street

“As a pastoral worker, much of my work involves training small groups of people, or meeting one-to-one with St Jude’s members and others. This is best done in spaces which allow for easy communication, where there is sufficient privacy, and which are as noise free as possible. Currently, our St Jude’s meeting places are freezing cold in winter and unbearably hot in summer. We use our offices Our existing offices are also overcrowded, many of these meetings happen in café’s, or in spaces that are under pressure of usage. Frequently we may begin a meeting at St Jude’s, in one of the offices (only available space) only to need to move to another place, because it is needed by staff. Neither is helpful for both one to one, and small groups. The new building will make a huge difference to these meetings, as we will have sufficient spaces for groups and one to one meetings, which are private, comfortable and available.”

Deb SugarsPastoral MinisterSt Jude’s in Parkville

“Our vision is “a growing fire of spiritual multiplies that sends sparks across the globe” We see international university students as an important group for world missions. These current students are the world’s next leaders. If we can reach them here in Australia, they can go into the world and have a major impact for Christ for the rest of their lives.

In God’s kind sovereignty, He has placed St. Jude’s next to Australia’s best university with thousands of international students. We are excited about how the new building will help propel Cross Cultures to impact more people for Christ. Have more room for Bible Study groups, planning meetings and individual times will be very valuable.”

Chris MorrisDirectorCross Cultures

“We love the St Jude’s church building - it has provided such an important base for our ministry and mission to the University for so many years - not only for us but also for the Christian Union. So we long for our dearly loved friend to be restored and re-vamped so that it will provide a base for student ministry for another 30,40 or even 50 years.

We look forward to having a hall where our mid-sized communities of 50 or 60 people can gather for a meal and bible study. We look forward to having quiet spaces where our numerous one to one discipleship meetings can happen. And we can’t wait to be back in the refurbished church to worship God as a community together.”

Tim CurtisSenior Minister Unichurch

“Redeveloping the building at our Carlton site represents a significant opportunity for the church of St Jude’s. Without a permanent site, St Jude’s in Parkville often struggles for want of storage space and a new building may alleviate some of that.

As our Campus has grown, our team is represented by a significant proportion of lay people serving as honorary staff. This has put great stress upon our office space, and leading up to the fire we were regularly unable to accommodate everyone. A new building would alleviate that stress.

Additionally, without a permanent site, St Jude’s in Parkville struggles at times for want of storage and space and a new building may alleviate some of that. I look forward to imagining how St Jude’s in Parkville might utilise new facilities and spaces to enhance gospel ministry. The possibilities are myriad. We look forward to partnering in this project.”

James HornbySenior MinisterSt Jude’s in Parkville

“Children’s and youth ministry is so strategic for growth and outreach.

For a long time now, the leaders of playgroup, children’s and youth groups have felt that the buildings we currently use are inadequate. In a culture placing a high value on children’s safety, inviting families into a space where plaster is falling off the walls is far from ideal. Additionally, flexibility has always been an issue: whether it be break-out spaces suiting different sizes of groups, access to age-appropriate facilities, including toilets, or storage capacity.

The new building brings exciting possibilities, because we will listen to what is needed, then plan and build accordingly. I’m looking forward to more flexibility: in size and function, room for large groups and small, room for more energetic activities and spaces to chill. I want a building that is accessible and welcoming to people of all ages and abilities.”

Kate BoughtonYouth & Children’s Minister

“I am excited about our new building vision for St Jude’s, because it will open up our church to the community and enhance our strategic ministries in Christian education, service and mission. With modern meeting and learning spaces, our staff, church members, children, youth and the wider community will be able to gather and collaborate in ways that will encourage lively learning and spiritual growth.”

“We at St jude’s have been thrown a curved ball. If all things do come together for good for those who love God I assume that includes curved balls. I trust that reassurance and will join in working towards what God unfolds as He reveals His perfect purposes for His Kingdom. “

Parish Council is excited about the Education Centre as we see it as a physical sign of God’s grace and love for His people at St Jude’s. We believe that through the Centre we’ll be able to open up our church to the community and enhance our strategic ministries and continue in God’s work of the spiritual renewal of Inner Northern Melbourne, our City and the World.

“I am excited that through God’s grace and love for His people at St Jude’s, we are coming back stronger and bolder. The building work is a physical sign of His people’s growth and mission.”

“I am convinced that God has been, and will keep, using St Jude’s to bless the city of Melbourne and to grow his kingdom. A building is more than shelter - the shapes it creates affects not just what we can do, but how we feel while we are doing it. Having a building that is a delight to be in and that more people can use in ways we couldn’t imagine before, will not only mean our existing ministries can grow, but it will also naturally open up the Church in new ways as a space for the congregation and the community around this building where they can meet with each other and with God.”

PARISH COUNCIL

THE FUTURE OF CARLTON

Melbourne is a changing city, indeed one that changes faster every year. Current trends suggest that by 2050 Melbourne will hit a population of 8 million and potentially take Sydney’s position as Australia’s largest city. Although a larger proportion of this growth will take place in Melbourne’s ever expanding outer-suburbs, the Inner-North will also experience dramatic change.

The Inner-North is aging. For a long time Melbourne’s inner suburbs have celebrated a young population (18-30). By 2031 however, despite growth in younger age groups, the largest proportion of Inner-North inhabitants are expected to be aged 25-50. This aging population will also bring with it an increased number of children and teenagers (though proportionally much smaller than the outer suburbs).

Local is key. Current council documents place much emphasis on the development of local communities. The planned development and expansion of “Employment Clusters” and “20 Minute Communities” are designed to decrease the proportion of commuters and increase the amount of people who live and work in the same suburb. These plans include an increase in the number of public facilities, development of local business and art precincts and the increase of public transport options.

The Inner-North is ethnically diverse. Roughly 66% of predicted population growth in Melbourne’s Inner-North is suspected to be a result of migration. Already, 30-50% (suburb dependant) of the Inner-North’s population speaks a language other than English at home. Compared to the Australian average, the Inner-North has a much higher proportion of people born overseas.

The Inner-North will experience growth in housing density. Current zoning and future plans show a large increase in the amount of medium and high density housing options in the Inner-North in order to facilitate population growth. This means an increase in the proportion of people renting, smaller house sizes, smaller families. As a result, the home is less likely to be the centre of social activity. Current council plans show a dramatic increase in the development of various public social space options throughout the Inner-North.

Melbourne is a changing city. One that changes faster every year. As a result, property developers, local councils, and community organisations have realised the need for flexibility within their organisational structures and properties. In order to cope with the dramatic growth and change expected in the next 20-40 years, flexibility will be required.

1,570,000 DWELLINGS

1,040,000OTHER

530,000DETACHED

480,000APARTMENTS

560,000UNITS &

TOWNHOUSES

MELBOURNE’S HOUSING REQUIREMENT BY 2051

Future plans in Carlton and the Inner-Northern Suburbs include an increase in housing density with the majority of new developments composed of apartments, units and townhouses.

“Plan Melbourne” hopes to establish 20 minute communities, giving emphasis to local neighbourhoods - Ideally, all community services, shopping precincts and workplaces would be within a 20 minute walk or trip on public transport.

20 MINUTE COMMUNITIES:

Exponential Growth throughout Melbourne and Regional Victoria over the next 35 years. With Melbourne’s population reaching 8 Million by 2050.

POPULATION GROWTH:

2% HINDU2.2% OTHER

4.1% BUDDHISM

5.3% ISLAM

NOT STATED9.7%

CATHOLIC29.7%

NO RELIGION 27.1%

PROTESTANT 19.9%

RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY:

The Melbourne, Moreland and Moonee Valley City Councils are very religiously and ethnically diverse. In comparison to other regions, there is a significantly higher proportion of people who identify as having ‘No Religion’ and fewer people who identify as ‘Protestant.’

At the Search conference in March 2015 we were able to see 6 different options for the improvement of the St Jude’s site. These ranged from a minimal restoration, through to a big bold $10 million redevelopment. We spent a good amount of time discussing and workshopping the different options, and then took a poll of where we thought we should head.

A clear indication was given that we should develop Option No 5: The Podium Design, which in itself is a bold design for a new St Jude’s complex, costing approx. $6m, that would enhance the existing church, give us a great interface with the community, and would set us up for ministry for many years to come.

The Parish Council has decided to explore how to develop the St Jude’s Carlton site along the lines of Option 5 – The Podium Design. Of course, at various points along the journey we may have to adjust course, depending on the challenges and opportunities we encounter.

Decision Making Process

4% OPPOSED

4% UNSUPPORTIVE

6% NONPLUSSED

44% SUPPORTIVE

VERYSUPPORTIVE

42%

6%

8% MINOR UPGRADE

LINK BUILDING

6% TWO LEVELS

PODIUM 63%7% AUDITORIUM

SUPPORT OF DESIGN OPTION 5DESIGN PREFERENCE

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3

OPTION 4 OPTION 5 OPTION 6

NEW PODIUM DESIGN:New Lower Level PodiumRooftop GardenExtend CryptFoyer/Breakout SpaceDemolish Hall etc.

NEW AUDITORIUM DESIGN:New AuditoriumFoyer/Breakout SpaceDemolish Hall etc.Extend Crypt

T WO LEVEL SOLUTION:New link Building (per. Option 3)2 Levels Through Entire BuildingRetains HallDemolishes Meeting RoomExtend Crypt

RESTORE:Reinstate Church BuildingNo Significant ChangesOccupy Vicarage as Offices

MINOR UPGRADE:Upgrade access/install a LiftReinstate Church BuildingOccupy Vicarage as Offices

NEW LINK BUILDING:Build a new Link BuildingIncludes lift and Improved AccessStreet Frontage to Lygon/KeppleBreakout/Foyer AreaExtend Crypt

FEEDBACK FROM SEARCH CONFERENCE

ORIGINAL DESIGN OPTIONS

PREFERENCES

STAGE ONE : RESTORATION COURTYARD & CRYPT EXTENSION

STAGE T WO : PODIUM BUILD (CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CENTRE)

Design Development of PodiumOPTION 5: DESIGN & STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT

St Jude’s Church was surveyed to discover the main problems that people experienced and what problems a new building should attempt to address. This is what we heard from you:

Poor accessibility to the church. Entrances will be intuitive and clearly marked, while access for wheelchairs and prams will be greatly improved (meeting Australian Standards). This includes easy entry from street level and a platform wheelchair lift installed for access to the second story.

Internal spaces are not suitable. There will be more breakout spaces and that are flexible sizes. Meeting spaces will no longer be thoroughfares, and staff offices will be purpose built with adequate storage and suited to 21st century technologies.

The building currently looks like a fortress from the street. The podium design gives St Jude’s a transparency to the street that is inviting and less intimidating. The interface with the street shows that we are an active and vibrant church, while entrances are logical and clearly marked.

The outdoor areas look derelict and can be quite dangerous for children. The new design offers an attractive and secure outdoor play space for children on the rooftop – while the extension of the crypt will also mean that the Palmerston Street side of the church will be newly landscaped.

The development will occur over two stages to ensure that we are back in Carlton as soon as possible. The Images below give you an overview, while the next two pages give more detail.

Design Development of PodiumSTAGE ONE OUTLINE: RESTORE CHURCH & ENLARGE CRYPT

UPPER GROUND

Cost: approx $1.8 Million

Restore Church

Removal of Offices from Balcony/Extra Seating

New Lighting/ Heating and AV

New Palmerston Street Entry

Interim Kitchen Installed

LOWER GROUND

Cost: approx $1.5 Million

Extended Crypt

Interim Crypt Fit-out Male/Female/Disabled Toilets Storage 5 multi-purpose teaching/gathering/ meeting spaces (Total area 250m2 - up to 250 ppl)

Extended Courtyard with New Staircase

New Palmerston Street Entry

NOTE: please bear in mind that these are all preliminary drawings, and are subject to change.

Design Development of PodiumSTAGE T WO OUTLINE: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CENTRE

UPPER GROUND

New Lobby / Church overflow area (125m2 – up to 125 people)

Re-heating Kitchen

Outdoor Community Event Space (300m2 – up to 300 people)

New lift

New Keppel Street Entry

LOWER GROUND

Crypt Fitout 4 Offices Multi-purpose Teaching/Gathering/ Meeting Space

Kitchen

New Toilets

Storage 6 Multi-Purpose Teaching/Gathering/ Meeting/Lobby Spaces (330m2 – up to 330 people)

Space for possible Cafe / Bookshop Tenant

New Lygon Street Entry

NOTE: please bear in mind that these are all preliminary drawings, and are subject to change.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH HERITAGE OR VCAT?

HOW DOES THE DESIGN FIT WITH OUR VISION?

Initial discussions with Heritage Victoria about the plans for the Education Centre have been positive, but we will have to build a strong case for the demolition of the two Heritage listed halls.

This case will revolve around our intention to preserve and highlight the heritage features in the Church building while maintaining the historic use of the site. Our intention is to consult with the local community early to involve them in refining our plans.

Should the Heritage Council knock back our design, we will need to make an application to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for a ruling. These processes may take some time, but we are positive about the potential for a good outcome.

St Jude’s Vision is to operate our church in multiple campuses in the Inner North of Melbourne – currently in Carlton and Parkville.

As we don’t anticipate owning property for our Parkville/Northern Campus at this stage, the Carlton facilities, and especially the offices and education centre, will be an important ministry hub supporting both the Carlton and Parkville ministries. We intend to consult with the Parkville leadership team about how the facilities will best serve the work that they are doing.

IS IT RIGHT TO SPEND ALL THIS MONEY ON OURSELVES?

St Jude’s is an outward looking church that tries to be a blessing to others. Consequently the Parish Council are considering how we might bless the wider church as we raise a significant sum of money to improve our buildings.

We are exploring the possibility of giving a portion of the funds raised for the St Jude’s to a more needy church for some improvement in their facilities as well.

One possibility is with a remote indigenous church in northern Australia. We hope to be able to announce this project in the near future.

WILL WE SPEND A LONG TIME OFF SITE? The development will conducted in two stages so that we are back in our building as soon as possible. The crypt extension and the restoration of the church should only take 15 months, after that we will start the construction of the Christian Education Centre.

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PROFILE:• Spring Board for the Future• Expanded education and community ministries

(child care)• 1000 regular attendees

FUNDRAISING:• Raised $8 million (8 x Annual Giving Budget)

over 8 years• $4 million came from additional congregational

giving• More than half came from $1,000 - $10,000

donations.

PROFILE:• Building for expanded mission• 280 regular attendees before• Now 600 in the brand new space

FUNDRAISING:• Raised $3.5 million (6 x Annual Giving Budget)

over 7 years.• 75% came from additional congregational

giving.• St Alfred’s had an old small space that has

been renewed and has space for growth of parishioners and ministries.

As part of our Search Conference we provided learnings from 3 similar churches. All thought their targets were unrealistic (too large), yet it proved to be conservative!

ST BARNABAS BROADWAY

PROFILE: • Raise the Roof!• Inner city site with multiple congregations• 700 parishioners – 50% are students

FUNDRAISING:• Raised $5.5 million (7 x Annual Budget).• $4m of total $5.5m came from within the

congregation.• More than half came from $1,000 - $10,000

donations.

In June 2012 St Barnabas Broadway’s new church building was opened and Barneys returned to Broadway after six years offsite. It has space for a congregation of 600, lots of space for kids programs, their emergency relief centre and a home for a growing community. A new building with beautiful modern spaces, excellent audio visual facilitates and a modern kitchen.

ST ALFRED’S BLACKBURN NORTH

SYNDAL BAPTIST GLEN WAVERLEY

It is Possible!PRECEDENT, GRANTS, INSURANCE & TAX DEDUCTIBILITY

The benefits of our new building are practical, missional and psychological. In practical terms, we can now accommodate twice as many people at our services and run back-to-back services. In the first two years in the new building we experienced 20% growth.

In missional terms, we now use the site 7 days a week. The new building is attractive, so we have far more people come in and see us. We have rooms to run children’s playgroup, counseling services, training for uni students during the week, multiple growth groups in the evening, and many other activities.

Psychologically, we have grown in confidence in a number of ways. Completing the building, and raising $4 million dollars among our church family, gave us a sense that we can hope to make a difference in the city. Also, rather than using facilities funded by the generosity of previous generations, we could see ourselves building something that can be useful for future generations of worshipers and disciplers at this site.

Mark Wormell (Senior Minister at St Barnabas Broadway)

FEEDBACK ON BARNEY’S NEW BUILDING:

GRANTS

TAX DEDUCTIBILITY

What is Tax deductibility so important?

We sought and received deductible gift recipient (DGR) status for our St Jude’s Education Centre Fund; this includes the extension of the Crypt. To become a DGR you must be endorsed by the ATO or be specifically listed as a DGR in the income tax law. A DGR is allowed to receive certain types of gifts (as money or property), the value of which can be deducted from the giver’s income. Having DGR status is critically important in the success of our fundraising task:

Firstly, permits the Education Centre to receive deductible gifts and deductible contributions, and thereby enables the giver to claim an income tax deduction;

Secondly, it opens the door to grants and other philanthropic organisations to seek and receive gifts and grants from those philanthropic donors that, due

Once the plans are more developed, St Jude’s is intending to apply for grants from various philanthropic trusts and foundations as well as local and state government agencies to help with the building program and associated new initiatives.

to law or internal policy, can only give to DGRs (in our experience this is the majority); and

Thirdly, to provide a certain degree of credibility to the Education Centre in the eyes of donors and the general public.

How does it affect my giving?

If your overall income tax rate is 20%, for every $125 you earn only $100 ends up in your pocket. The other $25 is paid to the ATO. But if you donate money to a DGR charity such as the St Jude’s Education Centre Fund, you can claim back the income tax you paid.

In this example, if you make a donation of $100 from your after-tax income, you can include a $100 tax deduction in your income tax return and effectively claim back the $20 of tax paid on your salary. So in effect you only gave $80 but the DGR charity received $100.

INSURANCE

We recently received an amount of $1.2 million to assist with the rebuilding of the church from the insurer. In addition to this we are very grateful to the Diocese of Melbourne, which has recently agreed to provide an additional grant to St Jude’s of $500,000 over three years to assist with the rebuilding of our church.

If Your Total Income Is...

Donation Amount

Consequent ATO Rebate

$50,000

$5,000

$855

$100,000

$10,000

$2,695

$150,000

$15,000

$4,645

$200,000

$20,000

$6,795

We want as many people as possible to be part of Founding our Future: Plan. Pray Pledge.

Here are some ideas about getting involved:

1. Please pray. The new building is a big challenge for us, but not an impossible task for God. We want to make sure everything we do is in line with his will and blessing.

2. Join the pledge campaign. If you are able to give financially on a regular basis, then please click on the following link: www.xxx.com.au or use the slip provided. We can use small donations as well as generous donations, so please pray about what you can give. All donations over $10 are tax deductible.

3. Give now. . If you would like to give a one-off gift, then please click on the following link: www.xxx.com.au or use the slip provided. We can use small donations as well as generous donations, so please pray about what you can give. All donations over $10 are tax deductible.

4. Join in an activity. We are going to be running lots of different activities to raise money and we need helpers. Shake a can. We can raise $100,000 a year by doing this. All you need to give is an hour on the weekend, once a month. Help run an event. From a St Jude’s Ball to concerts to a children’s game day… We will need plenty of helpers to make these a success. Use your skill. If you have a special talent, let us know. We will work out a way to use it to raise money.

Please click on the activities link to indicate your availability: www.yyy.com.au

5. Make a sacrifice. Maybe you are willing to give up something and donate the money you would have spent to the Education Centre Fund. A coffee a week is equivalent to $175 a year. A restaurant meal a week is equivalent to $1,500. A clothes shopping trip, a holiday… What can you go without?

Click on the giving link and look at the ideas: www.xxx.com.au

6. Give us your ideas. If you know of a grant we can access, or a workplace funding scheme, or another means of accessing support, let us know. Use the activities link to record your idea: www.yyy.com.au

THANK YOU for being part of building for the future in any way you can. May God raise this church to be a blessing to the community of the Inner North in a myriad of ways.

How can YOU help?

St Jude’s Anglican Church Carlton

2 Kepple StreetCarlton VIC 3053

t: 03 9347 5152e: office@stjudes.org.auw: www.stjudes.org.au

ABN: 46023 255 617