Wesley Mission WIC Ryde Finds Permanent Home After Years of Transition

After more than a decade of worshipping in various temporary venues, the Wesley Mission International Congregation (WIC) Ryde congregation has finally found a permanent spiritual home. The vibrant, multi-generational community of over 250 people has now settled into the former Top Ryde Uniting Church building, marking a significant new chapter in its ministry.

For the past three years, the congregation had been graciously hosted by Excelsia College, where weekly services and ministries continued to grow. But the recent move into a dedicated facility means much more than logistical ease — it allows for ministry seven days a week, deepening Wesley Mission’s commitment to serving the local Ryde community.

“No more setting up and packing down each Sunday,” said Rev Stu Cameron, CEO and Superintendent of Wesley Mission. “Now the congregation have a place where the work of Jesus Christ — in both Word and deed — can take place every day of the week.”

Rev. Cameron expressed deep gratitude for the patience and resilience shown by the WIC Ryde leadership throughout the years of transition. He also acknowledged the vital partnership with the Sydney Central Coast Presbytery (SCCP) which helped make the permanent relocation possible.

“For the Sydney Central Coast Presbytery the old Wesley Church in Top Ryde had become a challenge with heritage listings and more. We were able to work with Wesley Mission to bring about internal renewal which have made the church warm and inviting and very multifunctional,” said the Rev Nich Cole from SCCP, who went to the WIC Opening Service. “The passage of the dry bones coming back to life in Ezekiel 37 has many parallels for this church site. What many thought would be a struggle to have vibrant worship again is now filled with songs of praise and joy.”

“This is an incredible example of God’s provision,” he said. “We’re thankful not only for the building, but for the opportunity it gives us to continue loving and serving the people of Ryde in practical, life-giving ways.”

The new facility enables Wesley Mission to expand its community outreach, discipleship programs, and worship gatherings, all grounded in its longstanding mission to "do all the good we can" — a mission now rooted permanently in the heart of Ryde.