Ryde History
The Salvation Army first officially ‘opened fire’ in Ryde in 1887, although there are reports of Army ministry in Ryde for a few years before that. Today, Ryde Salvos is a vibrant faith community, showing God's love to the community in many practical ways.
Patchy beginnings
The Salvation Army officially “opened fire” in Ryde in 1887, under the leadership of Captain William Butler. But there are reports of Army ministry in Ryde for a few years before that. A report in The Cumbe...
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Ryde revival
In 1994, Lieutenants Kevin and Lynette Prince, fresh out of Salvation Army training college, were appointed to Ryde Salvation Army. The situation was grim: Ryde had a small, ageing church population. The Lieutenants...
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Moving into the neighbourhood
The Salvation Army first began work in the Macquarie Park community in September 2001 when Craig and Danni Stephens, (Danni pictured right), members of the Ryde Salvation Army, compelled by the sacrifical love of Jesus C...
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In times of need
It’s often said that The Salvation Army has a ministry of “presence” – of being there in times of need.
When a huge oil fire erupted at a Mobil storage depot at Woolwich in 1964, The Salvation...
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Working with our youth
In 2014, The Salvation Army’s Oasis Youth Support Network (Oasis) partnered with the City of Ryde Council to launch a new, integrated youth hub in Ryde.
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The Salvation Army in Ryde today
More than 100 years on, The Salvation Army in Ryde remains a relevant, evolving organisation. However, one thing remains the same: The Salvation Army is about people finding freedom through Jesus.
With worship services r...
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