Maidenhead

Don't Miss the Miracle This Christmas!

Discover how to recognise God's miracles in the moment, the message, and the manger this Christmas.

Advent Sunday Celebration - Sunday 30 November @ 10:30am

Don’t Miss God’s Timing This Christmas

When life feels rushed, God still comes close. Discover the miracle of Jesus’ perfect timing this Christmas.

Sunday Celebration - Sunday 7 December @ 10:30am

When God Speaks Your Language, Listen

God still speaks today - in ways we can hear. Discover the miracle of Christ’s message this Christmas.

Sunday Celebration - Sunday 21 December @ 10:30am

Trust God’s Way When Life Makes No Sense

God’s ways may confuse us, but they never fail. Discover his purpose in your path this Christmas.

Light Up a Life Christmas Remembrance Service - Sunday 7 December @ 5:00pm

An opportunity to remember loved ones who will not be with you this Christmas. For a suggested donation of £5 to The Salvation Army’s Big Connection, please write your name and the name of the person(s) in the register on our Reception.

These details will be written on to a star decoration and added to the Christmas tree. The name(s) of those you wish to remember will be read out at our Light Up a Life Christmas Remembrance Service on Sunday 7 December from 5:00pm. You are invited to join us for this Service. Hot drinks and mince pies will be served afterwards.

Please take this opportunity to remember family and friends are no longer with you.

Young People's Carol Service - Sunday 14 December 2025 @ 10:30am.

Informal, all-age worship for everyone. Activities, singing, hospitality and an interactive Bible thought.

This week is our Young People's Carol Service, as we have the opportunity to look at the Christmas story through the eyes of our children.

Carols by Candlelight - Sunday 21 December 2025 @ 5:00pm

Tonight as we enjoy our favourite carols, and share the Christmas story through music and word, we focus on the idea that If Jesus is who he says he is, everything changes. Discover the miracle in the manger.

Christmas Day Family Service - 25 December @ 10:00am

Fun and laughter, great music, and God's Word.

As we begin our day of celebration with some favourite Christmas carols, and check in with our children to see if Santa has been, we are also reminded that in the rush of Christmas, don’t miss the joy. Tune in to God’s peace and presence today.

The Appeal is open in Maidenhead from Monday 10 November until Friday 12 December 2025. We are unable to accept donations after this date as we need time to distribute the presents. However, if you telephone or email our area headquarters 01895 208800 or CSC-DHQ@salvationarmy.org.uk, they may be able to tell you of other local Salvation Army centres accepting donations after this date. Our hall (address below) will be open from 9:30am to 12:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays during this period to accept donations.

We are collecting new unwrapped toys and gifts for children who might not otherwise receive a Christmas present. The gifts will then be wrapped and distributed to those in need. We believe every child deserves a new gift at Christmas so we are unable to take used or second hand items for the Christmas Present Appeal. Here are some suggestions of gifts to donate:

0-3 years:    dolls, teddy bears, cot mobiles, baby clothes, bath toys, CDs of suitable music and nursery rhymes, puzzles
3-5:         dolls and action figures, cars, lorries, DVDs and CDs (music and nursery rhymes), colouring sets, pencils, crayons, books, puzzles
5-9:         educational games & toys, stationery (colouring sets, pencils, crayons, school sets), CDs & family friendly DVDs, books, puzzles, wordsearch, crosswords
9-12:         games and toys, stationery, CDs, DVDs, books, T-Shirts, hair accessories, gloves, scarves, hats
13-16:     CDs, DVDs, books, make-up and toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), gloves, scarves, hats, T-Shirts, hair accessories

Over the years, millions of children and young people have benefitted from gifts donated to The Salvation Army. By giving a gift to our Christmas Present Appeal you can make a real difference in someone’s life at Christmas. Thank you for thinking of us and those we help, especially at this time of year.

Be a STAR – Make a real difference to someone this Christmas

This Winter, thousands of people will turn to The Salvation Army for help in over 650 communities across the UK. We will be doing all we can for them, whatever their circumstances and this is where we need you.

You can donate online at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thesalvationarmychristmas-2025-28?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL or at the top of this page.

Alternatively, you can post or bring in a cheque made payable to The Salvation Army (or cash, in-person only) to us at East Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1PJ.

If you live in the town of Maidenhead, then The Salvation Army in Maidenhead would love to give to you this Christmas.

Please ask us for a Referral Form to be completed by a frontline professional such as JobCentre Plus worker, a social worker, Citizens Advice Bureau, a children's centre or school, the local authority or your housing association, police or probation workers, or a GP, health visitor or other medical professional.

Once they have completed the form, they must return it to us Friday 12 December 2025 at the latest to ensure we can help you before Christmas.

If you live outside of the town of Maidenhead, then your local Salvation Army church may be able to help you. If you are unsure which one that is, then our area headquarters will be able to point you in the right direction - 01895 208800 or CSC-DHQ@salvationarmy.org.uk.

Unfortunately, we do not have any need of help over the Christmas period or on Christmas Day, although this is for the good reason that those we work with in Maidenhead all have family or friends they are going to be with over this period.

Other local Salvation Army centres may be in need of volunteers. You should telephone or email our area headquarters for further advice - 01895 208800 or CSC-DHQ@salvationarmy.org.uk.

Thanks again for thinking of us and for being willing to volunteer at this special time of year.

Our Band and choir engagements are now closed for this Christmas period.

Photo by Gaelle Marcel on Unsplash

Check out this section of our webpage for details of our coming special events.

As we commence the celebrations for our 140th Anniversary, we have the visit of The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army.

They will be giving a concert in Maidenhead on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 7:00pm, so save the date!

The International Staff Band (ISB) is the flagship brass band of The Salvation Army based in London, UK. The Band was founded officially on 7 October 1891 by Bramwell Booth (then second in command of The Salvation Army) from staff at the international headquarters. Their mission is to “spread the message of Christ primarily through music and aims for the highest standards of Salvation Army Christian music-making.” 

They perform concerts, lead worship services, appear on television and radio broadcasts, make recordings, and go on tours both in the UK and internationally. Membership consists of about 30-odd musicians drawn from across the UK and Ireland territory of The Salvation Army.

As the premier band of The Salvation Army, the ISB sets a standard for other Salvation Army bands around the world in terms of musical excellence, spiritual purpose and outreach. They help to reshape the image of brass banding: moving from public marches/campaigns to worship, mission and recording projects.

In Salvation Army context, bands aren’t just for concerts: they accompany open-air meetings, corps worship services, territory events and national gatherings. The ISB embodies that by combining high-quality musical performance with a clear Christian message.

Our usual opening hours are:

Monday

CLOSED

Tuesday

09:30-12:30

Wednesday

CLOSED

Thursday

09:30-12:30

19:00-21:45

Friday

09:30-10:00

(Last Friday of the month only - except August & December) 09:00-12:30

Saturday

CLOSED except for special events

Sunday

10:00-13:00

Photo by James Lee on Unsplash

Click in the top right hand corner of the screen to reveal more worship meetings from the series.

10:30-11:45     SUNDAY CELEBRATION MEETING (except 2nd Sunday in month - see below)

Featuring songs, music, prayer, something for the children and positive, practical, encouraging teaching from the Bible

10:30-11:30     2ND SUNDAY CELEBRATION (2nd Sunday in month)

Worship in a more relaxed, lighter style, featuring songs, prayer, activities and a short, positive, practical, encouraging thought from the Bible

You can join our Worship every Sunday LIVE on our Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/maidenheadcitadelsalvationarmy/live

Or you can catch up later on our YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/channel/UCHyDHiaWEg-ww8RbWGTgjkQ

11:00-12:00     SUNDAY'S KOOL (school term time, except 2nd Sunday in month)

Fun, Bible-based activities for tots to 11’s

11:45-12:30 APPROX. COFFEE & CHAT (except 2nd Sunday in month)

Join with us after worship and catch up with friends

12:00-13:30 APPROX.     CHURCH LUNCH (2nd Sunday in month)

Join us for food and friendship following our 2nd Sunday Celebration

12:15-12:45     YOUNG PEOPLE'S SINGING COMPANY REHEARSAL (school term time, except 2nd Sunday in month)

You can also catch up with Captain Rob's Bible Messages via podcast. Head to battlereadysermons.podbean.com for more details and to subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts or via the Battlefield Resources Facebook page - www.facebook.com/battlefieldresources. Like the page and get a notification when a new sermon drops or sign up to be sent an email - eepurl.com/h2FPND. You can even listen below:

Battle Drill Daily Devotional is your source for quick, powerful daily inspiration rooted in God’s Word. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, each episode delivers a 5-minute Christian devotional designed to help you stay spiritually strong and prepared for life’s challenges.

Whether you’re searching for a Salvation Army daily devotional, a Christian daily podcast to start your morning, or short devotionals to keep your faith battle-ready, this podcast offers practical biblical insights and encouragement for believers of all backgrounds.

Listen daily for uplifting reflections, practical applications, and fresh perspectives drawn from Scripture. Stay connected, deepen your faith, and discover how to live each day with purpose and hope. Find every episode and more resources at battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Find video episodes at video.battledrilldevotional.com. Sign up via email at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com. 

See our Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up to them via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.

09:30-12:30     TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Hub Community Café @ Maidenhead Salvation Army

Pop in for a coffee, cake and a chat. Open to all, you would be assured of a warm welcome!

TUESDAYS

09:30-12:30     COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Free hot drinks and snacks, and a takeaway hot meal for families and individuals in need

WEDNESDAYS

19:30-21:00     GROWTH GROUP ONLINE

Join us as we study and discuss God's Word together in a relaxed atmosphere, via Zoom

Join our Zoom Meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93963988634?pwd=L2JsNzRtc21ORndNL2RFRyt6RDAxZz09

Meeting ID: 939 6398 8634
Passcode: 064413

THURSDAYS

09:30-12:30     COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Free hot drinks and snacks, and a takeaway hot meal for families and individuals in need

10:30-12:00     STREET HOMELESS DROP-IN CENTRE

A warm and welcoming space for street homeless people to enjoy hot food and drink, a shower, and other facilities (in partnership with The Brett Foundation)

19:00-20:15 SONGSTERS REHEARSAL

20:30-21:45 BAND REHEARSAL

FRIDAYS

09:30-10:00 PRAYER TIME

Join us as we pray for each other, our community and the world

SATURDAYS

10:00-17:00     CRAFT DAY (1st Saturday in month)

Join us as we enjoy several crafts. Bring your own packed lunch

Other events as advertised

(Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash)

Sundays

You can join us live for Sunday Worship on YouTube each week. Head over to our channel - www.youtube.com/@maidenheadsalvationarmy and Subscribe and you will be notified when we go Live on Sunday morning, shortly before 10:30am. Or head on over to the Channel on Sunday morning and the Live video should appear at the top of the Page.

If you're unable to join us in-person on Sunday morning, then we look forward to you joining us this way instead.

Worship Today – 23 November 2025

Corps Anniversary Sunday Celebration @ 10:30am

Led by Commissioners Cedric & Lyn Hills, International Secretaries for Europe

Followed by refreshments in the Hub

Next Sunday – 30 November 2025

Advent Sunday Celebration @ 10:30am

Led Captain Rob Westwood-Payne

Followed by refreshments in the Hub

Weekly Activities

Monday

Tuesday

9:30am-12:30pm. Hub Community Café & Community Kitchen

Wednesday

7:30-8:30pm. Growth Group online

Thursday

9:30am-12:30pm. Hub Community Café & Community Kitchen

7:00-8:00pm. Songster Practice

8:45-9:45pm. Band Practice

Friday

9:00am-12:30pm. Pop Up Charity Shop & Coffee Morning

9:30-10:00am. Prayer Meeting in the Boiler Room and online

Saturday

10:30am-1:00pm. Carol Playing in Maidenhead Town Centre

3:00-5:00pm. Band carol playing @ Holme Grange Christmas Event

Coming Events

Growth Group Online

Why not join us in the New Year? Growth Group online meets each week on Wednesday at 7:30pm via Zoom. Everyone is welcome. You don't have to have been to Growth Group online before, and you don't need to be a member of Maidenhead Salvation Army.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93963988634?pwd=L2JsNzRtc21ORndNL2RFRyt6RDAxZz09

Meeting ID: 939 6398 8634

Passcode: 064413

Boiler Room – Powerhouse

You are welcome to join us for our Boiler Room Prayer Meeting every Friday between 9:30am-10:00am in-person in the Prayer Room. Subjects will be provided each week for us to pray for, based on our mission and ministry and what is going on around us.

There is a Prayer Requests box on Reception (along with Prayer Request notepads) for use by corps members and hopefully, others who come into the Hall. We will pray those requests on a Friday morning too (unless they are marked Confidential for the CO only). Please do take advantage of this when it becomes available. We need to pray for each other! (as I know many of us do).

News & Information

Maidenhead Street Angels need your help!

I am sure you are already aware of Maidenhead Street Angels, who provide a practical and meaningful way of sharing God’s love, with both those who enjoy our town’s nightlife and others who are less fortunate. The sad fact is that over the last year several of our Angel volunteers have either retired or moved away and we are now reaching the critical stage where it is becoming difficult to get a team out in the town every Saturday. In real terms this means that we have only been able to put a team out on three weeks each month. However, if every church was able to provide just one more person to become a regular volunteer each month, we would be able to resume our full activities.

Could you be a Maidenhead Street Angel and “love the person in front of you” by giving up a few hours on a Friday or Saturday night to help those:

Lost – Lonely – Homeless or Worse for wear?

Then there’s a place for you with Maidenhead Street Angels. For more information, or to have a ‘taster’ session, contact us on email: stangelsm@hotmail.co.uk or follow us on www.facebook.org/maidenheadstreetangels

Dates for the Diary …

November 2025

28 November - 9:00am-12:30pm. Pop Up Charity Shop & Coffee Morning

29 November - 10:30am-1:00pm. Carolling @ Maidenhead Town Centre

29 November - 3:00-5:00pm. Band carol playing @ Holme Grange Christmas Event

30 November - 10:30-11:45am. Advent Sunday Celebration

December 2025

6 December - 10:30am-1:00pm. Carolling @ The Lexicon Bracknell

7 December - 5:00-6:00pm. Light Up a Life Christmas Remembrance Service

13 December - 10:30am-1:00pm. Carolling @ Marlow Town Centre

14 December - 10:30-11:45am. Young People's Carol Service followed by (pre-booked) Christmas Lunch

15 December - 9:00-9:45pm. Band carol playing @ Christmas Rotary Meal

16 December - 7:00pm. Band at Carols in the Garden, St. Mary's Church, Maidenhead

18 December - 7:45pm. Band playing carols at Reading Football Club

20 December - 10:30am-1:00pm. Carolling @ The Lexicon Bracknell

21 December - 5:00-6:30pm. Carols by Candlelight Service

25 December - 10:00-10:45am. Christmas Day Family Service

Livestreaming - You can find, like and follow our new Facebook page. If you're unable to join us in-person on a Sunday morning or your family and friends want to catch up with us later in the day or week, then this is the way to go.

YOU CAN SIGN UP TO RECEIVE NEWS, UPDATES AND EVENTS FROM MAIDENHEAD SALVATION ARMY BY HEADING TO eepurl.com/h8bP3n

(Photo by Jack Sharp on Unsplash)

Do you have a prayer request? Please email us, use the prayer request box on our reception desk in The Hub, or speak to a member of the leadership team.

Our Christian faith encourages us to do what we can to support those in need in our community:

TUESDAY

09:30-12:30 Community Kitchen

Drop in for a free hot drink and snack and then takeaway a hot lunch, fresh fruit and drink. Available to the homeless and those in need. We are usually also able to provide a hot shower and assist with food parcels, some clothing and issue Foodshare Maidenhead vouchers.

THURSDAY

09:30-12:30 Community Kitchen

Drop in for a free hot drink and snack and then takeaway a hot lunch, fresh fruit and drink. Available to the homeless and those in need. We are usually also able to provide a hot shower and assist with food parcels, some clothing and issue Foodshare Maidenhead vouchers.

SUNDAY

12:30-13:00 Community Kitchen

Drop in for hot food, fresh fruit and drink. Available to the homeless and those in need.

(Photo by Aaron Doucett on Unsplash)

Most of the food we provide to people is donated by you, so your donation is vital to our work. You can donate dried and tinned goods such as cereal, soup, pasta, rice, tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, pasta sauces, tinned meat, tea, coffee, biscuits and UHT milk or non-food items such as toiletries and hygiene products at our Hall in East Road, SL6 1PJ, usually every Tuesday and Thursday between 9:30am-12:30pm. If you want to ensure we are open, please call 01628 625914.

 

Thank you for supporting us.

LAST FRIDAY IN THE MONTH (EXCEPT AUGUST & DECEMBER)

09:00-12:00     CHARITY POP-UP SHOP

Tons of NEW CLOTHES WITH TAGS, VINTAGE, Preloved, TOYS, Games, Bric-à-brac, Books, DVDs and MORE - You can buy teas, coffee and cake

FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING

(Photo by Perry Merrity II on Unsplash)

For our monthly pop-up Charity Shop and community work, you can donate good quality clothes, shoes (paired) and accessories, sleeping bags, towels, homeware such as bric-a-brac and kitchen items, books, CDs, or toys at our Hall in East Road, SL6 1PJ, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30am-12:30pm. If these times are not convenient, please call 01628 625914 to make an appointment.

Please note that due to restricted storage space we no longer accept jigsaws, linens such as curtains and fabrics, DVDs, and rugs for resale or reuse.

In addition, we are unable to accept duvets, pillows, "rags", electrical items, and furniture for resale or reuse.

Leaving items outside our building when it is closed is considered fly-tipping and will be reported to the local authority. You may be prosecuted. Instead, please call in when the building is open, or if those times are not convenient call us on 01628 625914 to make an appointment. Please be considerate of our neighbourhood and community.

A collection service is available on request ONLY for those unable to travel to our building.

For recycling, we can also accept all clothing that's clean and wearable (including underwear), footwear (paired), bags, belts, hats, scarves, and gloves, towels, bed linen and blankets.

We are unable to recycle duvets, pillows, any stuffed items, curtains, rugs, toys, "rags", electrical items, and furniture.

Please place recycling in our recycling bank on our car park. This is available 24/7.

People who freely give of their time and talents to us make a huge contribution to the work we do.

In terms of community work, we have a Community Lunch that provides hot takeaway meals to the homeless and those in need that requires volunteers on Sundays (after our church worship meeting) from around 12 noon to 1:30pm.

We also run a Hub Community Cafe (open to the public) and Community Kitchen (providing hot takeaway meals to the homeless and those in need) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with volunteers working from around 9:15am to 12:45pm.

If you are interested in either of these opportunities, then please email us at maidenhead@salvationarmy.org.uk, and if we have any current vacancies we'll arrange a time for you to come in and have a chat with me.

We value diversity and encourage volunteers of all ages and abilities from all sections of the community. However, we can only accept applications from prospective volunteers who live in the UK and Ireland and have the right to work and/or volunteer in the UK and Ireland.

Unfortunately we don’t offer sponsorship for voluntary roles.

Maidenhead Salvation Army offers a great location and comprehensive facilities at surprising rates. If you're looking for a conference venue, rehearsal rooms, a concert hall or meeting room, whether for a one-off event or for a regular activity, Maidenhead Salvation Army could be just what you need. Please email maidenhead@salvationarmy.org.uk for booking enquiries.

• Central Maidenhead location
• 150 Seated Auditorium
• 100 Seated Community Room
• Meeting Rooms
• Full In-House Audio-Visual facilities
• Grand Piano
• Excellent Acoustics
• Coffee Hub

Our current charges are:

• Main Hall (seats around 130 people with access to a stage/lectern, sound and multimedia equipment): £25.00 per hour.
• Community Hall (seats up to 60 people, tables available): £20.00 per hour.
• Prayer/Quiet Room (for one-on-one meetings): £15.00 per hour.
• Kitchen (counter top boiler, oven, microwave, crockery and cutlery available): £5.00 per hour (please bring own food and drink).
• Toilet facilities (included disabled toilet): Included.

As you may know, a Salvation Army Hall is primarily a church for the worship of God and as such, all activities conducted must be in accordance with Salvation Army principles and policies, in particular: no alcohol, smoking, gambling or similar activities. Please confirm your proposed hire of our premises does not include these activities.

If you would like to look round, then please let me know. I am almost always available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 9:30am-12:30pm but can also meet by appointment at other times.

If you wish to proceed, then the next step will be for me to draw up a Licence Agreement (a legally binding contract that protects the interests of both parties) in the name of an individual or company in respect of your group for signature prior to the event.

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