Giving

Why we give

St Thomas’ is a large and dynamic church that includes multiple congregations that share one pool of resources to fund ministry activities. Although most of the expense relates to ministry staffing, resources, and administrative expenses, we also target giving in support of ministry activities both within Australia and abroad. We are completely self-funded, meaning that our operational funds are dependent upon our members giving.


The bible provides several reasons why God’s people should learn to give:

  1. It is a grateful response to the generosity of God shown most clearly in the death of His Son (2 Corinthians 8:9)
  2. It appropriately recognises that our wealth and possessions belong to God and are given to us as a gift (1 Chronicles 29:10-16)
  3. There are certain people whom God commands us to provide for and we are partners in God’s gospel (1 Timothy 5:17-18)


In short, Christians should give because God calls us to do so, and our giving should be to support ministries for the furtherance of the gospel in the world and to help the needy.


The following video gives more information and helpful tips to start giving.

Donate

A donation to St Thomas’ can be done by giving to the following account:

 

Bank: Westpac Banking Corporation

BSB No: 032 099

Account No: 250072

Account Name: St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney

 

In the description field please indicate if you wish the money to go towards a specific purpose, e.g. ‘youth group’.

 

Cash or cheques can be forwarded to the church office at any time.

Offertory

Please indicate the service you attend plus “Offertory” into the transaction description (e.g. “10am Offertory”). The work of the church and ministry team is supported by offertory along with our mission partners within Australia and abroad.

 

Direct debit

Bank: Westpac Banking Corporation

BSB No: 032 099

Account No: 250072

Account Name: St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney

Please notify the finance team.

 

Cash and cheques

Cash and cheques can be placed into the red letter box near the main entrance inside the church at Sunday services or forwarded to the church office.

St Thomas' National Trust Restoration Fund

Tax-deductible donations can be given towards the maintenance of the buildings on site covered by the National Trust.

 

Direct debit

Account Name: St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney

BSB No: 032-044

Account No: 684033

Description: Full name (of the person to receive tax deduction)

 

Cheques

Cheques can be made payable to National Trust of Australia (NSW) St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney Restoration Appeal.

St Thomas' Scripture Fund

Tax-deductible donations can be given towards the Scripture Fund.

 

Direct debit

Account Name: ST Thomas’ North Sydney Scripture Fund

BSB No: 032-099

Account No: 64-0812

Description: Full name (of the person to receive tax deduction)

 

Cheques

Cheques made payable to St Thomas’ North Sydney Scripture Fund.

St Thomas' MTS Fund

We have a St Thomas’ MTS Fund that goes towards raising up future trainees.

 

All donations are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. Donations can be made via your credit card or direct debit. There are no surcharges applied by MTS on donations made by credit card. Donations can also be made anonymously. Note: for 2024 all donations to this fund will be used to support Nic Doherty.

Estate planning

Leaving a bequest to St Thomas’ Anglican is a great way to impact the spread of the gospel.

When making a gift in your will it is important to use the correct legal terminology and therefore you should consult a solicitor to draft your will which will ensure all your wishes are taken into account.

 

There are a number of ways that you can make provisions in your will:

  • The whole of your estate
  • The residue of your estate
  • A percentage of your estate
  • A specific amount of money
 
Please discuss this with your solicitor and whatever option you choose, you should add words such as: “I give to St Thomas’ Anglican Church, North Sydney (ABN 20 197 630 929) for its general purpose, free of all duties, the sum of $X for which a receipt of the Treasurer, for the time being of the church, will be a sufficient discharge for my executor or trustee.”
 
If you wish to discuss your plans confidentially, please contact us to speak with our Treasurer.