Trowbridge Salvation Army

Trowbridge Salvation Army Trowbridge Salvation Army is a church located in Trowbridge town centre. It is 1 of over 14,000 corps internationally. A warm welcome awaits you.

The Salvation Army began in 1865 when William Booth, a Methodist 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. 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 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.

A warm welcome awaits you at our morning worship this Sunday
11/09/2026

A warm welcome awaits you at our morning worship this Sunday

The Salvation Army's weekly magazine, The War Cry, is available until midday tomorrow (Thursday) in Fore Street or outsi...
09/09/2026

The Salvation Army's weekly magazine, The War Cry, is available until midday tomorrow (Thursday) in Fore Street or outside The Shires. Alan will be pleased to see you! *Please note day change for this week only*

If you're looking for a friendly, local toddler group, you'll be very welcome at ours! We have a few spaces left.
09/09/2026

If you're looking for a friendly, local toddler group, you'll be very welcome at ours! We have a few spaces left.

A warm welcome awaits you and your pre-school child/ren at our Sally Anne Tots group tomorrow. A small charge of £2 cove...
09/09/2026

A warm welcome awaits you and your pre-school child/ren at our Sally Anne Tots group tomorrow. A small charge of £2 covers one adult and up to two children, and just 50p for each additional adult or child. See you there!

Everyone welcome at our Good Companions Club tomorrow afternoon. No charge and a free tea or coffee!
07/09/2026

Everyone welcome at our Good Companions Club tomorrow afternoon. No charge and a free tea or coffee!

A warm welcome awaits you at our morning worship on Sunday 6 September
04/09/2026

A warm welcome awaits you at our morning worship on Sunday 6 September

The Salvation Army's weekly magazine, The War Cry, is available until midday tomorrow (Friday) in Fore Street or outside...
03/09/2026

The Salvation Army's weekly magazine, The War Cry, is available until midday tomorrow (Friday) in Fore Street or outside The Shires. Alan will be pleased to see you!

Our Sally Anne Tots group returns from the summer holidays and starts again tomorrow (3rd September) - a warm welcome aw...
02/09/2026

Our Sally Anne Tots group returns from the summer holidays and starts again tomorrow (3rd September) - a warm welcome awaits you and your pre-school child/ren. A small charge of £2 covers one adult and up to two children, and just 50p for each additional adult or child. See you there!

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Castle Street
Trowbridge
BA148AR

Telephone

+441225752459

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