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.


Bank transfer

Bank: Westpac Banking Corporation

BSB No: 032 099

Account No: 250072

Account Name: St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney


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.

Bank transfer

Account Name: National Trust of Australia (NSW) St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney Restoration Appeal

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.


Please contact the church office on (02) 8908 4800 for details on how to donate to the St Thomas’ 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. 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.

Peter Procopio

Peter Procopio is an experienced Civil Engineer and Construction Leader with over 30 years in the building and construction industry. Since graduating from the University of New South Wales in 1991, he has built a strong reputation delivering complex, large-scale projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure and mixed-use developments.

Peter’s career is grounded in hands-on project and construction management, with extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing projects from early feasibility through to completion. He has held senior roles with leading organisations including John Holland, Paynter Dixon, TOGA, and Leighton Contractors, as well as operating his own development company. Peter currently holds the position of General Manager – Property Development at Anglicare.

Most recently, Peter has been involved in a range of residential development projects across Sydney, working both client-side and contractor-side. His project experience includes major developments such as the Sydney Metro Waterloo Integrated Station Development, large-scale residential apartment projects, and high-profile mixed-use precincts.

Peter brings deep expertise in construction methodology, stakeholder management, design coordination, and commercial delivery. He is known for his ability to manage complex interfaces, navigate challenging project conditions, and deliver outcomes aligned with both commercial and client objectives.

Throughout his career, Peter has demonstrated strong leadership, clear communication, and a practical, solutions-focused approach. He is passionate about continuing to contribute to high-quality projects and working collaboratively with established teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Ben Radloff

Ben joined the team in 2026 and serves as the Minister for the 5pm Congregation. He studied Chemistry and High School education at UNSW before undertaking MTS with Campus Bible Study and has recently graduated from Moore Theological College with a Bachelor of Divinity in 2025. He is passionate about training up the next generation of disciples for Sydney and beyond. Ben, with his wife Bec, enjoy just about any genre of music, good food, and camping in God’s beautiful creation.