Worthing

Our Sunday Services are live streamed on our YouTube Channel, also recordings are available (see button above)

Sunday 28th July 10:30am Worship on the seafront by the Pavilion Theatre

Sunday 4th Aug 10:00am led by Major Pam

Sunday 11th Aug 10:00am led by Major Pam

Sunday 15th Sep 10:00am Harvest Festival led by The Third Sunday Team

Sunday 6th Oct 10:00am Corps anniversay

The Welcome In Programme at the Salvation Army, Worthing offers a range of tailored groups to suit our community. For more information on our Community Programme and how you can get involved please contact the Reception 01903 234497.

Mondays

•  ‘Cuppa & Chat’  in Cafe 10.00 – 13.00  (See Poster Below)
• 1:00 - 2:00pm Knit & Knatter                                                                                                                                                  
• 2:30pm Home League (Ladies Meeting)      

Tuesday   

•  Parent & Toddler Group  Coffee & Chat 10-12am 

• Tuesday 3 September – every Tuesday except the last Tuesday in the month. 10am to 12 noon.           

Wednesday

Thursday

• 1.30pm Cameo Club     
• 7.00pm Thursday Club (term time)                                    

Friday

No Activity

Saturday

• 10am Contact Centre (family support service) every  fortnight.
• e-mail worthingcontactcentre@salvationarmy.org.uk

Major Pam Knuckey is taking up her appointment as corps officer at Worthing on 22 July 2021. Prior to becoming a Salvation Army officer, Pam studied maths at Cambridge and worked in commercial aircraft aerodynamic design research for British Aerospace. Her roles as a Salvation Army officer over the last 29 years include corps leadership in the South East, youth and children’s ministry from a divisional headquarters and four roles at The Salvation Army’s Territorial Headquarters in London. Most recently, Pam led TSA’s research team for five years. Pam is excited about her new role - she is looking forward to getting to know her congregation and wider community in Worthing, and seeing God at work in the town.

Every Monday 10.00 – 1.00 Cuppa and Chat

with a plus

Pop in and enjoy a free cuppa and biscuits alongside friends old and new.

A warm welcome awaits you.

Sat 28th Sep 07:30 Our band will be taking part in a concert at St. Michaels &
All Angels Church, South Street, Lancing along with the
Boundstone Chorus. The evening will be compered by Pam
Rhodes (Songs of Praise presenter).

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – Band 140th Anniversary – Saturday 2nd November 2024
Our band are celebrating their 140th anniversary by hosting band and songster workshops led
by Andrew (Band) and Sue (Songster) Blyth at 2.30pm on Saturday 2nd November. The
workshops will be followed by a tea and then a festival at 7.30pm. Further details to follow.
 

A DATE FOR YOUR 2025 DIARY – Corps Retreat Day – Saturday 8th March 2025
After a gap of several years, we are planning to hold a retreat day on Saturday 8th March 2025.
This will be open to all those who attend/are closely linked to our corps. Our invited guests
are Lieut-Colonel Nick Coke (Secretary for Communications) and his wife Major Kerry Coke
(Assistant Secretary for Mission). Nick & Kerry have had a broad range of experience during
their officership and are excellent retreat leaders. Do make a note of this date – further
details will follow in due course

The Songsters

The Songsters is the adult choir of the Salvation Army, taking part in services and other events.

Singing is good for your health, mentally and physically, as is the fun and fellowship we share together.

Three times a year we form an "open to all" choir for specific occasions and extend the opportunity to make music to many more.

Wendy McDaniel, the leader, can be contacted via the Welcome In.

The Senior Band

The Worthing Band of the Salvation Army came into being in 1884. While General William Booth was conducting the opening services of Brighton Congress Hall, in March, an announcement was made that a warm friend and sympathiser of the Army had given a sum of money for the purchase of instruments for a band at Worthing. Apart from a short time when the band ceased to function between 1885 and 1888 due to the Worthing Riots, the band has been making music locally ever since. The main purpose is to communicate the message of the Christian Gospel through music and you will often hear the band playing in Montague Street Worthing or during the summer months at the pier head on Worthing seafront. The band plays music written mostly by Christian composers as well as both traditional and modern hymns, many of which are well known. It is the aim of the band to challenge the listener as well as encourage them on their spiritual journey.

The Salvation Army has a rich musical heritage dating back to 1878 when the first Salvation Army Band was formed and the Worthing Band, having celebrated 130 years of service, continues to build on this.

The band meets for a regular rehearsal every Thursday at 8pm to prepare for Sunday when the band provides accompaniment for the singing and plays a piece of music to bless, encourage and challenge the listener as a part of the service.

The band can often be found in the local area supporting Civic events such as the Remembrance Day Parade, holding concerts in local churches and cathedrals,  joint fund raising concerts with other local musical groups including the local youth concert band. The band also supports other Salvation Army centres and has undertaken tours of Switzerland, Norway and Holland.

The band totals 31 players all of whom are committed Christians. Both men and women who make up the band commit their time voluntarily and also represent a selection of professions including Company Directors, Accountancy, Information Technology, Civil Service, Engineering Teaching, Students, Banking, Pharmaceuticals Health Service and a number of retired professionals.

In recent years the band has opened its doors to anyone interested in joining for rehearsal as a guest or to simply listen to the music. If you are interested in learning more please contact Karen Kennard via the Welcome In

Training Band

During recent years a Worthing Training Band of the Salvation Army was formed. The purpose of this band was to provide a forum for anyone, regardless of age, interested in learning to play an instrument or wishing to return to playing an instrument.

The Worthing Salvation Army has a rich musical heritage dating back to 1884 with the Worthing Band, having celebrated 130 years of service.  As members retire from the Senior Band there is a need for others to take their place and members of the Training Band are given the opportunity and are encouraged to transfer into the Worthing Band of the Salvation Army.

The main aim of the band along with encouraging new players is to communicate the message of the Christian Gospel through music. The band plays music written mostly by Christian composers as well as both traditional and modern hymns.

The band meets for a regular rehearsal every Thursday at 6.45 pm and participates in Sunday Youth Services when the band provides accompaniment for the singing and plays a piece of music to bless, encourage and challenge the listener as a part of the service.

The band totals 15 players all of whom are committed Christians. Everyone in the band commits their time voluntarily and the band is made up of students and older members who are representatives of various professional groups.

If you are interested in learning more please contact Steven Greenwood through the Welcome In

Worship Group

The Worship Group consists of a small group of singers and instrumentalists who accompany and lead the congregation in Contemporary Worship songs in meetings.

The group has also lead worship in “First Sunday Church” and features prominently in a number of events throughout the year, including the Christmas Carol Concert.

Singing Company

The Singing Company is our Church's choir for children from age 7.

In addition to regular involvement each Sunday the choir gives all of its members the opportunity to grow and develop musically and spiritually within the church, and have a lot of fun besides.

Outside of Sunday worship the choir is involved in a number of Church and community concerts and activities.

Amanda Greenwood, the leader, can be contacted via the Welcome In.

Our Charity Shop at 1-3 Rowlands Road 

Wednesday-Saturday 09:30am - 2pm

Our Charity Shop at  154 South Street, Lancing

Tues-Fri 09:30am  - 2:30pm Sat 09:30am - 2pm

Separated Parents come to meet their children in a safe environment.

Fortnightly Saturday Mornings from June 12th at 10am

email address:- worthingcontactcentre@salvationarmy.org.uk

phone number 07594 431400

Would you like to become a Volunteer at our Contact Centre?

Job Advert:- https://bit.ly/2YLFP1b

Within the Salvation Army and more specifically the Welcome In programme, volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Without people to help we would not be able to make such a positive difference in the lives of others and we are so grateful for all the amazing and challenging work our volunteers do!

With our aim to impact more lives, there are always opportunities for people to help. We offer a variety of volunteering prospects and would love you to work with us to support our mission. If you would like to find out more about our volunteering openings please contact Reception on 01903 234497

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