Wesleyville Heritage Village
Wesleyville Church
We think you'll agree, it's a place worth restoring.
The 1860 church in Wesleyville Village was damaged by fire in April, 2021, and recovery work is currently underway. With a long-term lease for the church property finalized in early 2025, funds donated for fire recovery can be securely invested in the church as a community use facility.
CHURCH RESTORATION
The successful 2024 completion of an Ontario Trillium Foundation capital grant of $97,500 provided new accessibility features for the church as part of our overall fire recovery project.
Designated fire recovery funds supported the installation of a restored heritage entrance to the church in late 2024, with the threshold and the restored transom window installed in 2025.
Designated fire recovery funds also supported the restoration of the church’s stained-glass windows, a significant project which was completed in summer 2025. This was an important step in restoring the building’s historic character and beauty.
In August of 2025, the Friends of Wesleyville Village (FOWV) were pleased to announce that the Ontario Trillium Foundation approved a $154,400 Capital grant over 12 months to be used towards the restoration of the interior of the fire-damaged church to meet community needs.
Work on the interior is expected to begin late in 2025 and will take about one year to complete. Once finished, FOWV will once again be able to welcome the community inside this treasured building and return to hosting events in the church space.
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Stay tuned as we move steadily closer to welcoming our community back to celebrate the rich heritage of the Wesleyville church!
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Wesleyville Church, prior to the 2021 fire.
The Henderson Construction crew, working to install a beautifully crafted new door in 2024.
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