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The Salvation Army, an international movement,
describes itself as an evangelical movement and part
of the "universal" Christian Church. It has a
quasi-military structure and was founded in 1865 in
the United Kingdom as the East London Christian
describes itself as an evangelical movement and part
of the "universal" Christian Church. It has a
quasi-military structure and was founded in 1865 in
the United Kingdom as the East London Christian
Mission by William and Catherine Booth. It is well known for its evangelical, social and
charitable work. The Salvation Army seeks to bring Christian salvation to the poor,
destitute and hungry by meeting both their physical and spiritual needs, but its ministry
extends to all, regardless of ages, gender, color or creed.
The Salvation Army's stated objectives are:
The advancement of the Christian religion as promulgated in the religious doctrines—
which are professed, believed and taught by the Army and, pursuant there to, the
advancement of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial
to society or the community of mankind as a whole.
The International Headquarters (IHQ) of The Salvation Army is at 101 Queen Victoria
Street, London, England. The Salvation Army works in 118 countries. It is sometimes
colloquially referred to as the "Sally Anne" in Canada and the "Sally Army" in the United
Kingdom and New Zealand. In Australia, the full name is rarely used, with the slang
abbreviation "The Salvos" displayed even on shop fronts.
charitable work. The Salvation Army seeks to bring Christian salvation to the poor,
destitute and hungry by meeting both their physical and spiritual needs, but its ministry
extends to all, regardless of ages, gender, color or creed.
The Salvation Army's stated objectives are:
The advancement of the Christian religion as promulgated in the religious doctrines—
which are professed, believed and taught by the Army and, pursuant there to, the
advancement of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial
to society or the community of mankind as a whole.
The International Headquarters (IHQ) of The Salvation Army is at 101 Queen Victoria
Street, London, England. The Salvation Army works in 118 countries. It is sometimes
colloquially referred to as the "Sally Anne" in Canada and the "Sally Army" in the United
Kingdom and New Zealand. In Australia, the full name is rarely used, with the slang
abbreviation "The Salvos" displayed even on shop fronts.
| Salvation Army Standard |
The Salvation Army began in 1865 when William Booth, a
London minister, gave up the comfort of his pulpit and decided
to take his message into the streets where it would reach the
poor, the homeless, the hungry and the destitute.
His original aim was to send converts to established churches of
the day, but soon he realized that the poor did not feel
comfortable or welcome in the pews of most of the churches
and chapels of Victorian England. Regular churchgoers were
appalled when these shabbily dressed, unwashed people came to
join them in worship.
London minister, gave up the comfort of his pulpit and decided
to take his message into the streets where it would reach the
poor, the homeless, the hungry and the destitute.
His original aim was to send converts to established churches of
the day, but soon he realized that the poor did not feel
comfortable or welcome in the pews of most of the churches
and chapels of Victorian England. Regular churchgoers were
appalled when these shabbily dressed, unwashed people came to
join them in worship.
| Links to the Websites of a Few of the Countries where the Salvation Army Has a Presence |
| Salvation Army Norway Salvation Army India Salvation Army Australia New Zealand, Fiji, and Tonga Territory Salvation Army Nigeria Salvation Army Ghana Salvation Army Liberia South African Territory |
Booth decided to found a church especially for them — the East London Christian
Mission. The mission grew slowly, but Booth's faith in God remained undiminished.
In May of 1878, Booth summoned his son, Bramwell, and his good friend George
Railton to read a proof of the Christian Mission's annual report. At the top it read: THE
CHRISTIAN MISSION is A VOLUNTEER ARMY. Bramwell strongly objected to this
wording. He was not a volunteer: he was compelled to do God's work. So, in a flash of
inspiration, Booth crossed out "Volunteer" and wrote "Salvation". The Salvation Army
was born.
In 1880, the Salvation Army started its work in three other countries: Australia, Ireland,
and the United States. It was not always an official officer of the Salvation Army who
started the Salvation Army in a new country; sometimes Salvationists emigrated to
countries and started operating as "the Salvation Army" on their own authority. When
the first official officers arrived in Australia and the United States, they found groups of
Mission. The mission grew slowly, but Booth's faith in God remained undiminished.
In May of 1878, Booth summoned his son, Bramwell, and his good friend George
Railton to read a proof of the Christian Mission's annual report. At the top it read: THE
CHRISTIAN MISSION is A VOLUNTEER ARMY. Bramwell strongly objected to this
wording. He was not a volunteer: he was compelled to do God's work. So, in a flash of
inspiration, Booth crossed out "Volunteer" and wrote "Salvation". The Salvation Army
was born.
In 1880, the Salvation Army started its work in three other countries: Australia, Ireland,
and the United States. It was not always an official officer of the Salvation Army who
started the Salvation Army in a new country; sometimes Salvationists emigrated to
countries and started operating as "the Salvation Army" on their own authority. When
the first official officers arrived in Australia and the United States, they found groups of
Salvationists already waiting for them.
The Salvation Army's main converts were
at first alcoholics, drug addicts,
prostitutes and other "undesirables"
unwelcomed into polite Christian society,
which helped prompt the Booths to start
their own church. The Booths did not
include the use of sacraments (mainly
baptism and Holy Communion) in the
Army's form of worship, believing that
many Christians had come to rely on the
The Salvation Army's main converts were
at first alcoholics, drug addicts,
prostitutes and other "undesirables"
unwelcomed into polite Christian society,
which helped prompt the Booths to start
their own church. The Booths did not
include the use of sacraments (mainly
baptism and Holy Communion) in the
Army's form of worship, believing that
many Christians had come to rely on the
| Countries where the Salvation Army as a presence. |
outward signs of spiritual grace rather than on grace itself. Other beliefs are that its
members should completely refrain from drinking alcohol (Holy Communion is not
practiced), smoking, taking illegal drugs, and gambling. Its soldiers wear a uniform
tailored to the country in which they work; the uniform can be white, grey, navy, fawn
and are even styled like a sari in some areas. Any member of the public is welcome to
attend their meetings.
By the 1900s, the Army had spread around the world. The Salvation Army soon had
officers and soldiers in 36 countries, including the United States of America. This well-
organized yet flexible structure inspired a great many much-needed services: women's
social work, the first food depot, the first day nursery and the first Salvation Army
missionary hospital. During World War II, The Salvation Army operated 3,000 service
units for the armed forces, which led to the formation of the USO.
As the Salvation Army grew rapidly in the late 19th century, it generated opposition in
England. Opponents, grouped under the name of the Skeleton Army, disrupted
Salvation Army meetings and gatherings, with tactics such as throwing rocks, bones,
rats, and tar; and physical assaults on members of The Salvation Army. Much of this
was led by publicans who were losing business because of the Army's opposition to
alcohol and targeting of the frequenters of saloons and public houses.
The Salvation Army's reputation in the United States improved after it began disaster
relief efforts after the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 and the San Francisco earthquake
of 1906. The establishment of Victorian bell-ringers raising charity today "helps
members should completely refrain from drinking alcohol (Holy Communion is not
practiced), smoking, taking illegal drugs, and gambling. Its soldiers wear a uniform
tailored to the country in which they work; the uniform can be white, grey, navy, fawn
and are even styled like a sari in some areas. Any member of the public is welcome to
attend their meetings.
By the 1900s, the Army had spread around the world. The Salvation Army soon had
officers and soldiers in 36 countries, including the United States of America. This well-
organized yet flexible structure inspired a great many much-needed services: women's
social work, the first food depot, the first day nursery and the first Salvation Army
missionary hospital. During World War II, The Salvation Army operated 3,000 service
units for the armed forces, which led to the formation of the USO.
As the Salvation Army grew rapidly in the late 19th century, it generated opposition in
England. Opponents, grouped under the name of the Skeleton Army, disrupted
Salvation Army meetings and gatherings, with tactics such as throwing rocks, bones,
rats, and tar; and physical assaults on members of The Salvation Army. Much of this
was led by publicans who were losing business because of the Army's opposition to
alcohol and targeting of the frequenters of saloons and public houses.
The Salvation Army's reputation in the United States improved after it began disaster
relief efforts after the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 and the San Francisco earthquake
of 1906. The establishment of Victorian bell-ringers raising charity today "helps
complete the American portrait of Christmas", with over
25,000 volunteers taking up kettles over the holiday period in
the U.S. alone. The church remains a highly visible and
sometimes controversial presence in many parts of the world.
Today, The Salvation Army is stronger and more powerful than
ever. Now, in over 118 nations around the world, The
Salvation Army continues to work where the need is greatest,
guided by faith in God and love for all people.
25,000 volunteers taking up kettles over the holiday period in
the U.S. alone. The church remains a highly visible and
sometimes controversial presence in many parts of the world.
Today, The Salvation Army is stronger and more powerful than
ever. Now, in over 118 nations around the world, The
Salvation Army continues to work where the need is greatest,
guided by faith in God and love for all people.
From James Covey's Blog: www.manindemand.com/2006_04_01_manindemand_archive.html It's William Booth's 177th birthday today, and that makes it my mom's 73rd. Yesterday I took her out for dinner to her favourite restaurant — Steak and Stein. She was still in her Salvation Army soldier's uniform fresh out of Sunday morning service. An officer at her corps had been speaking about experiences in Papua New Guinea, it seemed, and this had Mom (or should I say, as she would prefer, when referring to herself in writing in the third person in her imported-English way, "Mum") reflecting on global cultures and her experiences of them. Read more... |
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| The Salvation Army Response to 9/11 |
Merry Christmas and pass the tambourine! Pat Thomas
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I'm busy doing my yearly Chrismtas procrastination. Mike Swierczewski
N.B. I was going to start my Christmas procrasination today, but I decided to put it off
until tomorrow.
*****
This is James Covey's Mum, a soldier in the Canadian Salvation Army. The epaulets on
the Salvation Army uniform in Norway have the letter F for Frelsesarmeens, the name
of the Salvation Army in Norway (and Norwegian). Fun search! Barbara Battles
*****
Gledelig Jul! Mary South
N.B. Right back atcha!
*****
I was trying to decide the correct name of the thing on her shoulder (shoulder strap,
epaulette, shoulder strip, shoulder patch, etc.) and my wife walked by and remarked “S
is for Salvation Army”. End of research except for the Norwegian connection.
In Norway the organization is called “Frelsesarmeen”. The letter in Norway is an “F”.
This can be confirmed by doing a Google Image search for Frelsesarmeen.
The woman belongs to the Salvation Army. The “Army” website claims the
organization is “the largest, non-governmental, direct provider, of social services in
Canada”. What a timely photo to display! During the Christmas season, entrances of
many malls are occupied by someone manning the Salvation Army Kettle and in most
cases people are quite generous with their donations.
The Oakridge Optimist Club, to which I belong, provides volunteers to assist with the
Christmas Kettle drive each year. I have done the job myself and beyond knowing you
are assisting quite disadvantaged citizens, it was enjoyable seeing friends and
acquaintances I had not seen for several weeks or months. Of course only members of
that respected religious group get to wear the “S” on a shoulder patch, or strap or
whatever they are called. Don Draper
N.B. They are called "epaulets". Not sure what that is in Norwegian.
*****
The quiz Kids and Mr. Rick want to wish everyone a very SAFE and HAPPY Holiday.
The Kids hope Mr. Rick behaves himself with the 2 weeks off!!!
Mr. Rick and His Quizkids
*****
I couldn't find the specific answer to the uniform part of the question, but a photo on
the Norwegian page of the Salvation Army web site showed someone with an "F" on
their shoulder badge. I guessed that it might be the Salvation Army due to the "S" and
the time of year, and google came back with the picture you used. Eric Goforth
*****
I found this picture on James Covey's Man in Demand website. The picture is
apparently one of his mother taken on her 73rd birthday, April 10th, 2006, which
coincided with the 177th birthday of the founder of the Salvation Army, William Booth
(born April 10th, 1829). Daniel E. Jolley
*****
The best part of this was actually finding the original photo (http://www.manindemand.
com/2006_04_01_manindemand_archive.html). This made me a very happy sleuth (or
a happy close approximation to a sleuth). Thanks again! And, thanks to Stan Read for
suggesting this one! Jerry Vergeront
*****
I'm busy doing my yearly Chrismtas procrastination. Mike Swierczewski
N.B. I was going to start my Christmas procrasination today, but I decided to put it off
until tomorrow.
*****
This is James Covey's Mum, a soldier in the Canadian Salvation Army. The epaulets on
the Salvation Army uniform in Norway have the letter F for Frelsesarmeens, the name
of the Salvation Army in Norway (and Norwegian). Fun search! Barbara Battles
*****
Gledelig Jul! Mary South
N.B. Right back atcha!
*****
I was trying to decide the correct name of the thing on her shoulder (shoulder strap,
epaulette, shoulder strip, shoulder patch, etc.) and my wife walked by and remarked “S
is for Salvation Army”. End of research except for the Norwegian connection.
In Norway the organization is called “Frelsesarmeen”. The letter in Norway is an “F”.
This can be confirmed by doing a Google Image search for Frelsesarmeen.
The woman belongs to the Salvation Army. The “Army” website claims the
organization is “the largest, non-governmental, direct provider, of social services in
Canada”. What a timely photo to display! During the Christmas season, entrances of
many malls are occupied by someone manning the Salvation Army Kettle and in most
cases people are quite generous with their donations.
The Oakridge Optimist Club, to which I belong, provides volunteers to assist with the
Christmas Kettle drive each year. I have done the job myself and beyond knowing you
are assisting quite disadvantaged citizens, it was enjoyable seeing friends and
acquaintances I had not seen for several weeks or months. Of course only members of
that respected religious group get to wear the “S” on a shoulder patch, or strap or
whatever they are called. Don Draper
N.B. They are called "epaulets". Not sure what that is in Norwegian.
*****
The quiz Kids and Mr. Rick want to wish everyone a very SAFE and HAPPY Holiday.
The Kids hope Mr. Rick behaves himself with the 2 weeks off!!!
Mr. Rick and His Quizkids
*****
I couldn't find the specific answer to the uniform part of the question, but a photo on
the Norwegian page of the Salvation Army web site showed someone with an "F" on
their shoulder badge. I guessed that it might be the Salvation Army due to the "S" and
the time of year, and google came back with the picture you used. Eric Goforth
*****
I found this picture on James Covey's Man in Demand website. The picture is
apparently one of his mother taken on her 73rd birthday, April 10th, 2006, which
coincided with the 177th birthday of the founder of the Salvation Army, William Booth
(born April 10th, 1829). Daniel E. Jolley
*****
The best part of this was actually finding the original photo (http://www.manindemand.
com/2006_04_01_manindemand_archive.html). This made me a very happy sleuth (or
a happy close approximation to a sleuth). Thanks again! And, thanks to Stan Read for
suggesting this one! Jerry Vergeront
The Salvation Army was one of the first relief agencies on the scene of the 9/11 attacks
in New York. They also provided prayer support for families of missing people.
in New York. They also provided prayer support for families of missing people.
| The Salvation Army Assists After Hurricane Katrina http://www.answers.com/topic/salvation-army |
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| Comments from Our Readers |
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Since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, The Salvation Army has allocated
donations of more than $365 million to serve more than 1.7 million people in nearly
every state. The Army’s immediate response to Hurricane Katrina included the
mobilization of more than 178 canteen feeding units and 11 field kitchens which
together have served more than 5.7 million hot meals, 8.3 million sandwiches, snacks &
drinks. Its SATERN network of amateur ham-radio operators picked up where modern
communications left off to help locate more than 25,000 survivors. And, Salvation
Army pastoral care counselors were on hand to comfort the emotional and spiritual
needs of 277,000 individuals. As part of the overall effort, Salvation Army officers,
employees and volunteers have contributed more than 900,000 hours of service.
donations of more than $365 million to serve more than 1.7 million people in nearly
every state. The Army’s immediate response to Hurricane Katrina included the
mobilization of more than 178 canteen feeding units and 11 field kitchens which
together have served more than 5.7 million hot meals, 8.3 million sandwiches, snacks &
drinks. Its SATERN network of amateur ham-radio operators picked up where modern
communications left off to help locate more than 25,000 survivors. And, Salvation
Army pastoral care counselors were on hand to comfort the emotional and spiritual
needs of 277,000 individuals. As part of the overall effort, Salvation Army officers,
employees and volunteers have contributed more than 900,000 hours of service.
| 1. This woman is Canadian. If she was from Norway and belonged to the same organization, what letter would she be wearing on her shoulder? 2. What organization does she belong to? |
| Congratulations to Our Winners! Mr. Rick and his Quiz Kids! Carolyn Cornelius Diane Burkett Gary Sterne Milene Rawlinson Pat Thomas Mike Swierczewski Dave Doucette Peter Norton Richard Wakeham Daniel E. Jolley Barbara Battles Frank Nollette Ben Truwe Wayne Douglas Jim Kiser Margaret Paxton Jerry Vergeront Shirley Ferguson Karen Kay Bunting Mary South Dennis Brann Norm Smith Beth Long Don Draper Alan Cullinan Marilyn Hamill Maureen O'Connor Margaret Waterman Eric Goforth Robert E. Steinmann, Jr. Jocelyn Thayer Sandra McConathy Nicole Blank |
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| Plan for Dozens of Salvation Army Centers Falters New York Times by Stephanie Strom June 14, 2009 |
| At her death in 2003, Joan B. Kroc, the widow of the founder of the McDonald’ s Corporation, left a grand idea and $1.8 billion to make it happen. She wanted the Salvation Army to build some 30 lavish community centers around the nation, |
