The Salvation Army Mackay Whitsunday

18/03/2026

🌏🧡 Harmony Week 2026 🧡🌏

This week, we celebrate what makes our community truly special, our diversity, our stories, and our shared humanity.

At The Salvation Army Mackay & Whitsundays Corps, we are proud to stand alongside people from all cultures, backgrounds, and walks of life. Harmony Week is a reminder that everyone belongs, and that together, we are stronger.

🧡 We believe in respect
🧡 We celebrate inclusion
🧡 We stand for unity

Whether you’ve been part of our community for years or you’re just finding your way here, you are welcome!

Let’s take this week to listen, learn, and connect with one another. A simple conversation, a shared smile, or a helping hand can make all the difference.

Everyone belongs.

03/02/2026

☔ Rain won’t stop us!

After a renovation, the Salvos Family Store is reopening, and we’d love you to come and see what’s new.

Every purchase helps support people in our local community — and it’s the perfect place to escape the rain.

30/01/2026

The Way – Jesus-centred, Spirit-led, Hope revealed
is a united call for the whole movement to discover how to live more deeply in the way of Jesus.

This gathering will take place at sites across Australia on 13–14 February 2026.

Mackay gathering:
📅 Saturday 14 February
🕤 9:30am – 2:30pm
☕ Morning tea and lunch provided

Please register today via the link below:
👉https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0MXWT4ui9kOCme9QiUcELZKfbzGPEvFEha2we5uP7UZUN05KSkUxTDdSN1NQVDVCWFE3MERUMzBGWS4u

10/01/2026

Due to the current weather event, in-person church has been cancelled today. However, as we continue our Summer Psalms series, we invite you to watch our video on Psalm 107. Stay safe and be encouraged as we reflect on God’s faithfulness and deliverance.

https://youtu.be/6y445ptIpqk?si=lWczCPQxg4cZ99qn

19/12/2025

A shout out to staff and volunteers from our Bowen and Airlie Beach Family Stores. Because of their vision and heart for community, multiple churches, community centres and other agencies across the Whitsunday's region have received hundreds of toys to bless the people they serve.

19/12/2025

Thanks to Teek for the great work happening in local Mackay High Schools.

18/12/2025

A huge thanks to the Mackay community for your generosity for the 2025 Christmas Drive. To Triple M, all of our supporting businesses and our amazing team of volunteers, we couldn't have done it without you!

A special shout out to friends of the Salvos, residents from Bolton Clarke Breezes, The Mackay Salvos FDV service, Blacks Real Estate, and Mount Pleasant Centre.

06/12/2025

Today is David and Belinda’s commissioning! Praying God’s richest blessings over you today and always. Everyone is welcome!!!

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀
Today, it is the turn of Auxiliary-Lieutenants Belinda and David Dobbie to be commissioned as Salvation Army officers. The Commissioning, Ordination and Sending Out ceremony for the couple will take place at Mackay Corps in Queensland at 12.00pm AEST.

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺
The link to the Mackay Commissioning service is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW8JR_fVudw

06/12/2025

Today at Mackay Salvos. 10.30am morning tea, 12pm worship service.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀
Today, it is the turn of Auxiliary-Lieutenants Belinda and David Dobbie to be commissioned as Salvation Army officers. The Commissioning, Ordination and Sending Out ceremony for the couple will take place at Mackay Corps in Queensland at 12.00pm AEST.

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺
The link to the Mackay Commissioning service is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW8JR_fVudw

20/11/2025

🎉 Exciting events happening in December at Mackay Salvos! 🎉

Over the month, we have lots planned and we’d love for you to join us:

✨ 7th December – Aux Lieutenants David and Belinda Dobbie will be formally ordained and commissioned as Corps Officers/Ministers in The Salvation Army! We’re honoured to welcome Australia’s Salvation Army Leader, Commissioner Miriam Gluyas, to Mackay for this special occasion.

🎶 21st December – Our Annual Christmas Carols Service! This year we’re counting down Mackay’s Top 20 Christmas Carols and we want YOUR input. What are your favourite carols? Click the link to vote and help us create the ultimate festive countdown!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0IZB2oXV2s5SP_6YiUjq49yMPTWuFZLLYse8XiFsieIqo2w/viewform?usp=header

🎄 25th December, 9am – Celebrate Christmas Day with us at our special service.

We can’t wait to celebrate this festive season and these special milestones with our community! 💛

19/11/2025

✨ Red Shield Appeal Mackay 2025 ✨

What an incredible event bringing together our community, partners, businesses and friends to support the vital work of The Salvation Army Mackay.

From heartfelt messages, inspiring stories of hope, and a room filled with generosity. Today reminded us exactly why the Red Shield Appeal matters. Every dollar raised helps us continue providing assistance to local families, young people, and individuals doing it tough, especially as we head into the Christmas season.

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors!
Daly Bay, BMA, Fergus Builders, and Blacks Real Estate for standing with us year after year. Your support ensures we can continue bringing hope where it’s needed most.

To everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, or cheered us on thank you. You are the reason hope is alive in our community.

🎄Together, we’re making Christmas brighter for Mackay. 🎄

16/11/2025

It’s that time of year on The Salvation Army calendar when our cadets and auxiliary-lieutenants prepare to be commissioned into full-time service as officers of the Australia Territory. This year, seven Salvationists will be commissioned as part of the Keepers of the Covenant session across two Co...