All about Jesus.
As we approach the end of the financial year, you’re invted take this opportunity to give generously and invest in what truly matters — people meeting Jesus and experiencing his transforming love.
Our five Foundation initiatives are an expression of our vision to connect more people to the life, love and freedom Jesus offers.
Your generosity is what makes all of this possible. Let’s give in a way that reflects the generosity of our God and helps open more doors to the gospel in this city we love.
Vine Church Foundation
Join us in making a tax-deductible donation before 30 June to the Life Love Freedom Appeal which will help us connect more people to the life, love and freedom Jesus offers.
In 2026, we’re aiming to raise $155,000 by 30 June, and your tax-deductible gift will go directly toward five Vine Foundation initiatives that are making a tangible impact in our church, our city, and beyond: Building Renewal, Care Fund, Scholarships, Scripture in Schools and Bread of Life.Â
Giving to the Vine Church Foundation is tax deductible. An annual tax receipt will be sent in July of every year, or available in your profile in Church Center.
Please consider giving a tax-deductible gift to the Vine Foundation:
Please note: The remarkable generosity of our church family over recent years has enabled the Care Fund to grow to a healthy level. As a result, we are not including it as a fundraising priority in this year’s appeal, allowing us to focus our efforts on areas of greater current need.
Our shared goal for the 2026 Life Love Freedom appeal is $155,000
Life Love Freedom Booklet
The Life Love Freedom Appeal is an opportunity for our church family to give generously toward ministry initiatives that help more people discover the life, love and freedom Jesus offers.
We encourage you to:
- Read the stories, impact, and future plans in the booklet
- Prayerfully consider supporting our five Foundation ministry initiatives.Â
We invite you to prayerfully consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Vine Church Foundation, before 30 June.Â
Let’s give in a way that reflects the generosity of our God and helps open more doors to the gospel in this city we love.
Foundation Giving
Our five Foundation initiatives that are making a tangible impact in our church, our city, and beyond:
- Bread of Life — Sharing meals and the hope of the gospel with those on the margins in Surry Hills.
- Scholarships — Training and equipping gospel leaders to serve and share Christ.
- School Scripture— Teaching the Bible to children and youth in local public schools
- Building Renewal  — Preparing our facilities for the next generation and greater gospel impact.Â
- School Building Fund (Hall + Rectory)
- Heritage Building Fund (Historic Church)Â
- Care Fund — Providing timely support to members of our church in seasons of hardship.
Let’s give in a way that reflects the generosity of our God and helps open more doors to the gospel in this city we love.
Bread of Life
We remain committed to serving those on the margins in Surry Hills with bread for today and bread for eternity.
Building for Growth
Frequently Asked Questions:
Jesus warned that it is impossible to serve both God and money (Matt 6:24). One of the ways we demonstrate the fact that we worship God and not our money is by giving it away.
Paul told the Ephesians elders, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’ (Acts 20:35). The act of giving is spiritually enriching.
In the Old Testament, God’s people were encouraged to give a tithe (10%) of their income back to him. By the time we reach the New Testament, a new principle is introduced-sacrificial generosity. Sacrificial generosity replaces the Old Testament principle of tithing. So, rather than being commanded to give10%, Christians are now called to show generosity in response to God’s grace shown to us in Jesus Christ. Even though the New Testament does not lay upon us the old law of 10%, it would seem rather inconsistent with the gospel of grace for us to conclude that we should give any less than 10%. Paradoxically, grace actually lifts the bar on generosity rather than lowering it. If you want to know what generosity looks like, why not try starting with a tithe and see if you can build up from there? Let the tithe be your springboard for generosity.
For more information about giving at Vine Church, please visit: vinechurch.com.au/giveÂ
Donating to the charitable activities of Vine Church is a great way to contribute to the gospel, whilst also boosting your tax return. A tax deductible gift or donation will reduce your taxable income, resulting in a higher refund on tax paid throughout the year or a reduced ATO debt when you complete your tax return.Â
Vine Church has the status of a deductible gift recipient (DGR) for our Foundation Activities: Scholarships, Care fund, Scripture in Schools, Connect Building Renewal and Bread of Life.Â
For more information, please contact our senior pastor or wardens.Â
A pledge is a commitment to give what you have decided in your heart for the coming year. It is a valuable part of our shared ministry, helping us plan and resource gospel ministry at Vine Church. To make a pledge for the coming year or for more information please visit: vinechurch.com.au/pledge
During our Vision Series in Spring each year, we ask people who call Vine Church home, to share with us their offering for the coming 12 months.
We understand that if a crisis takes place the pledge may need to be re-examined or postponed. To amend or stop payments, please contact accounts@vinechurch.com.au
We use Church Center because it’s a secure, easy-to-use platform that allows us to manage donations efficiently, issue tax receipts accurately, and keep all our giving records in one place—so we can focus more on people and ministry, and less on admin.
You don’t need to use a credit or debit card to give via Church Centre. You can set up Bank Transfer in your Planning Centre Online account, which will save on processing fees.
You can give online following the links on this page, or download the Church Center app and search for Vine Church. Â
Yes! You can give via direct deposit using your own bank (details below), or set it up through Church Centre. If you use direct deposit through Church Centre, your giving will be recorded automatically, making it easy to keep track of your gifts.Â
In May 2025 we changed banks and have since updated our account details. The previous account is still active for a short time, so there’s no need to worry if you’ve given to the old account recently. That said, we’d appreciate it if you could update your giving to the new account when you’re able. Here are the new account details at a glance.
- Â Vine Church GeneralÂ
    BSB 633 000 | ACC 229 932 777
    Reference: Congregation + Name (E.g. 430CHemsworth) - Global Mission Partners
    BSB 633 000 | ACC 229 932 777
   Reference: GlobalPartner + Name (E.g. ReachAusCHemsworth)
   Partners include: Brian Leung, Campus Bible Study, Riverside Church Plant, Reach Australia, Mon & Em and Living Water
- Vine Church Foundation (Tax-Deductible)
    BSB 633 000 | ACC 229 932 843
    Reference: Fund + Name (E.g. CareCHemsworth)
    Funds include: Bread of Life, Care, Scholarships, Building and Scripture in Schools
Open the Church Centre app on your phone /or go to vinechurch.churchcenter.com/giving
If you’re already signed in, Tap your profile icon (top right corner)
Select My Giving
Tap Payment Methods
Add your new bank account details
Update or set up your recurring donation
Need help? Please email accounts@vinechurch.com.au
Growing In Generosity
Want to learn more? Here’s some resources:
