A bequest for the future of Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest, ACT
Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest, has been blessed to have committed Ministers and support staff; includes an extensive suite of buildings; and has benefited by the involvement of a multitude of committed volunteers.
We have been involved with spiritual, political, social and practical pursuits that have assisted not only those who regularly are involved with our services and activities, but we have also established mission practices to aid members of our local community and support communities throughout the world.
All these activities have been accompanied by a financial cost that has evidenced generous contributions by members of church family.
God’s gifts
During our lifetime we have all received innumerable gifts endowed to us by our God.
Our Wills are an opportunity to exercise our continuing stewardship of the possessions God has entrusted to us.
Our Wills can further God’s work
Most of us provide for members of our family in our Wills. There are those who provide support for societies or charities. There are also those who provide assistance for the ongoing work of God.
A bequest (a gift of monies or an asset from your estate) whether large or small, can help with God’s work at Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest, in areas such as:
- Ministry
- Outreach
- Property Development
Making a bequest to Wesley Uniting Church is one way to celebrate the part the church has played in your life.
It is possible to include a bequest:
- without specifying a specific purpose (an untied bequest); or,
- to indicate the area (for example of ministry) you wish to support; or,
- to be more specific and indicate the specific purpose for a bequest.
The preparation of a Will
Your Will is the legal blueprint that ensures the fulfilment of your wishes regarding your assets.
A bequest can be included when first preparing your Will but can also be added to an existing Will by your solicitor attaching an amendment, called a codicil, with the additional details.
A solicitor or Trustee company is able to provide guidance and preparation to ensure that you make a valid Will.
If you are wishing to include an untied bequest in your Will to Wesley Uniting, Forrest, an appropriate clause would read as follows:
“I give and bequeath the sum of (put in amount) to the congregation of the Uniting Church in Australia conducted at Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest, ACT, and I direct that a receipt from the chair or secretary of the Church Council of the congregations shall be a good discharge to my executor and trustee.”
If wishing to specify a particular use, then the following could be inserted:
“I express the wish without amounting to a direction that my bequest shall be used for (set out particular purpose) but if the Parish Council determines that there are other pressing needs of the Parish to be met, then the funds may be applied as the Parish Council sees fit.”
If you wish to leave a bequest to the work of the wider Uniting Church in NSW/ACT information regarding mission needs can be obtained by contacting:
Uniting Church Synod of NSW & ACT Bequests
PO Box A2178, Sydney South 1235
Phone: 02 8267 4300 Email:
We all support the work of Wesley in varying ways.
You are asked to prayerfully consider including provision in your Will for the ongoing work of the Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest, ACT, or the broader work of the Uniting Church in Australia.
Bequests will help the church to maintain and grow its worship, witness and service into the future.
