Restore the Floor

Preserving the Foundation of St Luke’s — Past, Present & Future

St Luke’s Anglican Church is more than just a historic building, it’s a place of community, belonging, and faith.
On 7th April 1818, Governor Lachlan Macquarie laid the cornerstone of what would become Australia’s oldest surviving Anglican church building. The first regular service was held on 18th October 1819, a date we continue to celebrate as the birthday of St Luke’s.

Now, more than 206 years later, St Luke’s remains a gathering place for worship, connection, and care. From regular Sunday services to weekly community programs, the heart of St Luke’s still beats strong — but the building itself needs attention. The old floorboards and support structures, worn by generations of footsteps, must now be carefully restored.

This vital project will cost $500,000. Thanks to the generosity of NSW Heritage Grants, we’ve already secured half of the required funding. To raise the remaining amount, we’re launching the Restore the Floor campaign and reaching out to those who love this church, as well as the wider community, to help us complete this important work.

You’ve Walked These Floors — Help Us Restore Them

For over two centuries, these floors have supported generations of worshippers through baptisms, weddings, Sunday prayers, and countless conversations of faith. Now, it’s our turn to care for the foundation beneath our feet.

Whether you’ve walked these floors for years, or are simply moved to preserve an irreplaceable piece of Australian history, every donation — big or small — brings us closer to keeping St Luke’s strong for future generations.

Donate today — and be part of the story.

Donate Online

Via Bank Transfer

St Luke’s Anglican Church Liverpool

BSB: 032-075 Account no: 677557

Reference: Floors (surname)

donate in person

Credit/Debit Card donations can be used on the Square Terminal located in the office or Church.

Please ensure you use the ‘Floor Restoration’ category

Tax Deductible Donations

If you’re interested in receiving a receipt for tax purposes, please email treasurer@stlukesliverpool.org.au or admin@stlukesliverpool.org.au for National Trust banking information and receipt.

(Tax deductible donations are only able to be received through the National Trust, not our regular bank account)

Donations over $2 can be tax deductible