Trowbridge Salvation Army

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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.

30/10/2026

A warm welcome awaits you at our morning worship this Sunday

29/10/2026

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

28/10/2026

As it is half-term, there will be no Sally Anne Tots tomorrow (29th). We meet again on Thursday 5th November, see you there!

26/10/2026

Our annual Christmas Toy Appeal begins on Monday 9th November and would be very grateful for your help. Full details in the poster but if you have any questions, please message the page. Thank you.

26/10/2026

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

21/10/2026

As it is now half-term, there will be no Sally Anne Tots for the next two Thursdays (22nd and 29th). We meet again on Thursday 5th November, see you there!

Address

Castle Street
Trowbridge
BA148AR

Telephone

+441225752459

Website

https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/trowbridge

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