Being a Salvationist

Elizabeth, a Salvationst at Addlestone corps and friend

Did you know that more than 1.5 million people, around the world, worship every week at The Salvation Army?

We are a Christian church and the spiritual home for many people who don’t attend worship on a Sunday. 

Our worship meetings are open to anyone – there’s no need to wear a uniform to participate. Music is an important aspect of our worship – sometimes a brass band, often contemporary Christian music, always congregational singing and usually a group of singers who all help people worship and reflect.

You should expect to receive a warm welcome at The Salvation Army. 

Being a soldier in The Salvation Army is a lifestyle commitment that helps me live out my Christian faith – it challenges me to love God and serve others in the decisions I make every day.
Bethany (28), London

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Watch how discipleship affects different people in The Salvation Army through their faith and every day lives.

Salvation Army corps (churches) are usually led by officers (ministers). All officers are first and foremost soldiers. The Salvation Army believes God has a plan for everyone’s life. Some soldiers are called by God to be officers in The Salvation Army.  

Salvation Army officers are well trained – usually one year distance learning, two years residential learning, and then distance learning in the first five years of ministry. Many Salvation Army officers complete bachelor degrees; others go onto obtain advanced degrees and professional qualifications. 

You do not have to be a member of The Salvation Army to attend worship meetings, or to receive practical help and support, but many people want to belong – and we want people to feel they belong to The Salvation Army. Most importantly, we want everyone to deepen their relationship with God, Father, Son and Spirit. 

A Salvation Army solider in uniform
When I started coming to The Salvation Army, everyone showed love. There is a warm welcome to everyone.
Catherine, Hemel Hempstead

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Visit salvationist.org.uk to find out more about our faith and what being a Salvationist means.

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About us

For over 150 years, The Salvation Army has been transforming lives at the heart of communities.

Our leadership

Meet the Territorial Leaders of The Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland.

Our faith

The Salvation Army is a Christian Church and charity. Learn more about our faith.

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