No! You will never be required to give money to come to our church. That said, most people who call our church home give faithfully and regularly according to the choice of their hearts.
As a small church, nearly all the money we receive is generously donated by the people you see on a Sunday (and some you might not see). We believe this is the model reflected in the Bible:
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians Chapter 9, Verse 7 to 8
Where does the money go? Most of the donations contribute to the operational costs of running our church, including venue hire, insurance, equipment etc. or to salaries for our part-time pastors. Any surplus is saved for a more permanent building arrangement or community outreach support. All of which is reported each year to the ACNC and is publically available.
Are the donations tax-deductible? No. In Australia, most Church operations do not qualify for a deductible gift recipient status (DGR).