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Persons
William Booth · Catherine Booth · Bramwell Booth · Evangeline Booth · Ballington Booth · Catherine Bramwell-Booth · Emma Churchill · Ray Steadman-Allen · John Gowans · John Larsson · Shaw Clifton

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Promoted to Glory · Salvation Army Band · International Staff Band · Order of the Founder · Limelight Department · Christmas kettle · War Cry

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Pietism was a movement within Lutheranism, lasting from the late 17th century to the mid-18th century and later Anglicanism is a tradition of Christian faith Churches in this tradition either have historical connections to the Church of England or have similar beliefs Arminianism is a school of soteriological thought within Protestant Christianity based on the theological ideas of the Dutch Calvinism (sometimes called the Reformed tradition, the Reformed faith, or Reformed theology) is a theological system and an approach to the Methodism is a movement within Protestant Christianity represented by a number of denominations and organizations The Holiness movement in Christianity is composed of people who believe and propagate the belief that the carnal nature of humanity can be cleansed through Faith General is the title of the International Leader of The Salvation Army, a Christian denomination with extensive charitable social services The Chief of the Staff of The Salvation Army is the officer who is second in command of the Army internationally only behind the General, and is stationed The High Council of The Salvation Army elects a new General in the event of a vacancy or prior to the retirement of the existing office holder An officer of The Salvation Army is a Salvationist who is a minister of the Christian denomination, having been trained and commissioned A Soldier is a Salvationist who is at least 14 years of age and has with the approval of The Salvation Army Pastoral Care Council in each local Salvation A Salvation Army corps is a church and place of worship in The Salvation Army. William Booth ( April 10, 1829 &ndash August 20, 1912) was a British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Catherine Booth ( 17 January 1829 &ndash 4 October 1890) was the Mother of The Salvation Army. Evangeline Cory Booth ( December 25, 1865 &ndash July 17, 1950) was the 4th general of The Salvation Army (1934-1939 Ballington Booth ( July 28, 1857 – October 5, 1940) was a Salvation Army Officer and a co-founder of Volunteers of America Commissioner Catherine Bramwell-Booth CBE, OF, ( 20 July, 1883 &ndash 4 October, 1987) (born as Catherine Booth Booth Captain Emma Churchill (1862 &ndash 1957 was the founder of The Salvation Army in Newfoundland. Ray Steadman-Allen was born 18 September 1922 in the Salvation Army 'Mother's Hospital' Clapton, while his Salvation Army Officer parents John Gowans was the sixteenth General of the Salvation Army from 1999-2002 succeeding General Paul Rader. John Larsson (born April 2, 1938) was the Swedish -born 17th General, or International Shaw Clifton (born September 21, 1945 in Belfast Northern Ireland) is the General of The Salvation Army. Promoted to Glory is a term used by The Salvation Army to describe the death of a Salvationist. A Salvation Army Band refers to a Brass band for a Corps of the Salvation Army. The International Staff Band (ISB is the premier Brass band of the Salvation Army History Salvation Army history generally acknowledges In 1917 five years after the death of the founder of the Salvation Army William Booth his son General Bramwell Booth, inaugurated the Order of the Founder to recognise The Limelight Department was one of the world's first film studios beginning in 1898 operated by The Salvation Army in Melbourne, Australia. Christmas kettle is The Salvation Army 's most famous street campaign Volunteers of America, based in Alexandria VA, is a United States, nonprofit faith-based Social welfare organization that helps more than 2 million The Skeleton Army was a diffuse group particularly in southern England, that opposed and disrupted the Salvation Army 's marches against Alcohol in the The Blind Beggar is a Public house in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. William Booth ( April 10, 1829 &ndash August 20, 1912) was a British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings The definition of charitable organization, and of charity varies according to the country and in some instances the region of the country in which the charitable organization operates A military is an Organization authorized by its Nation to use force usually including use of Weapons in defending its Country (or by attacking Its founders William and Catherine Booth sought to bring Christian salvation to the poor, destitute and hungry by meeting both their physical and spiritual needs. William Booth ( April 10, 1829 &ndash August 20, 1912) was a British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Catherine Booth ( 17 January 1829 &ndash 4 October 1890) was the Mother of The Salvation Army. A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth In Theology, salvation can mean three related things being saved from or Liberation from something such as Suffering or the punishment of Poor is an Adjective related to a state of Poverty, low Quality or Pity.

The Salvation Army was founded in London's East End in the year 1865 by one-time Methodist minister William Booth. Year 1865 ( MDCCCLXV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Methodism is a movement within Protestant Christianity represented by a number of denominations and organizations In Christian churches, a minister is someone who is authorized by a church or religious organization to perform clergy functions such as teaching of beliefs William Booth ( April 10, 1829 &ndash August 20, 1912) was a British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Originally, Booth named the organization the Christian Mission, but in 1878 Booth reorganized the mission along military lines when his son Bramwell objected to being called a volunteer and stated that he was a regular or nothing. Year 1878 ( MDCCCLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The name then became The Salvation Army. [1]

The Salvation Army is both a charity and social services organization; and a part of the Christian church. The definition of charitable organization, and of charity varies according to the country and in some instances the region of the country in which the charitable organization operates Social work is a discipline involving the application of Social theory and research methods to study and improve the lives of people groups and societies A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth One of its stated objectives is:

The advancement of the Christian religion as promulgated in the religious doctrines . A religion is a set of Tenets and practices often centered upon specific Supernatural and moral claims about Reality, the Cosmos Christian Theology is discourse concerning Christian faith Christian theologians use biblical Exegesis, rational analysis and argument . . which are professed, believed and taught by the Army and, pursuant there to, the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole. Education encompasses both the Teaching and Learning of Knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency Poverty (also called penury) is deprivation of common necessities that determine the quality of life including food clothing shelter and safe Drinking water, and A society is a Population of Humans characterized by patterns of relationships between individuals that share a distinctive Culture and Institutions In biological terms a community is a group of interacting Organisms sharing an environment. Humanity or mankind is the Human species Human nature (eg Compassion, Altruism) and the Human condition (the totality

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Beliefs

The ultimate mission of The Salvation Army is to bring the whole world under the Christian umbrella. This mandate is based on the Army's interpretation of the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament. The Salvation Army believes, as stated in their first doctrinal statement, that only these scriptures "constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice. "[2]

The beliefs of the Salvation Army rest upon these eleven doctrines:
"1. We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.
2. We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.
3. We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead - the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory.
4. We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.
5. We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.
6. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by his suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.
7. We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.
8. We believe that we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.
9. We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.
10. We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
11. We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked. "

The founders, William Booth and Catherine Booth, believed that many Christians had come to seek salvation through ritual rather than reliance on God. William Booth ( April 10, 1829 &ndash August 20, 1912) was a British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Catherine Booth ( 17 January 1829 &ndash 4 October 1890) was the Mother of The Salvation Army. Accordingly they decided not to include the use of sacraments, (mainly baptism and Holy Communion) in the Army's form of worship. A sacrament, as defined in Hexam's Concise Dictionary of Religion is "a Rite in which God is uniquely active In Christianity, baptism ( Greek, "immersing" "performing Ablutions " is the ritual act with the use of water by which one is admitted The Eucharist, also called Holy Communion or Lord's Supper and other names is a Christian Sacrament by which in a common interpretation those Other beliefs of The Salvation Army are that its members should completely refrain from drinking alcohol, smoking, taking illegal drugs, pornography, the occult, and gambling. Tobacco Smoking is the inhalation of smoke from burned dried or cured leaves of the Tobacco plant most often in the form of a Cigarette. Recreational drug use is the use of Psychoactive drugs for Recreational purposes rather than for work, medical or spiritual purposes Pornography or porn is the explicit depiction of Sexual subject matter with the sole intention of sexually exciting the viewer The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus (clandestine hidden secret referring to "knowledge of the hidden" Soldiers affirm that they will give "as large a proportion of my income as possible" to the Salvation Army. [3]

The ordination of women is permitted in the Salvation Army. In general religious use Ordination is the process by which a person is consecrated (set apart for the administration of various religious rites Salvation Army officers were previously only allowed to marry other officers (this rule varies in different countries); but this rule has been relaxed in recent years. Husbands and wives usually share the same rank and have the same or similar assignments — the major exception to this is the General's spouse, who is given the rank of Commissioner.

Officers are given 'Marching Orders' to change ministries within The Salvation Army. Usually, officers are given new Marching Orders every two to five years and reassigned to different posts, sometimes moving great distances.

History

The Salvation Army International Headquarters, London
The Salvation Army International Headquarters, London
Statue of Catherine Booth, the Mother of the Army
Statue of Catherine Booth, the Mother of the Army

The Salvation Army began with the efforts of two founders, William Booth and Catherine Booth, to bring salvation to the poor, the hungry, the homeless, and the destitute. William Booth ( April 10, 1829 &ndash August 20, 1912) was a British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Catherine Booth ( 17 January 1829 &ndash 4 October 1890) was the Mother of The Salvation Army. In 1865, William Booth established The Christian Mission in London, England, which would later be called as The Salvation Army in 1878. The name was changed to The Salvation Army (apparently by the request of an initial member; the Christian Mission's mission-statement originally called the organization a 'volunteer army', and the speaker felt that he wasn't strictly a 'volunteer') and a quasi-military outlook was adopted. A military is an Organization authorized by its Nation to use force usually including use of Weapons in defending its Country (or by attacking

When William Booth became known as the General, Catherine was known as the “Mother of The Salvation Army. ” William preached to the poor, and Catherine spoke to the wealthy, gaining financial support for their demanding work. She also ministered, which was a revolutionary act at the time. From the beginning it was already clearly stated in the Foundation Deed of the Christian Mission, that women had the same rights to preach as men. Together the Booths worked tirelessly to help others and brought a spiritual and practical message of rejuvenation. As William said, “The three ‘S's’ best expressed the way in which the Army administered to the 'down and outs': first, soup; second, soap; and finally, salvation. ”[4]

In the year 1880, the Salvation Army started its work in three other countries: Australia, Ireland and the U. S. A. It was not always an official officer of the Salvation Army who started the Salvation Army in a new country. Sometimes Salvationists emigrated to countries and started the Salvation Army in their new homeland.

In Australia Edward Saunders and John Gore started the work of the Salvation Army without waiting for official allowance. When the first official officers arrived in Australia, they found a group of Salvationists already waiting for them.

After Eliza Shirley and her parents had made some converts in Philadelphia, U. S. A. (W. Booth knew about her trying to start the work), William Booth, in March 1880, sent George Scott Railton, Captain Emma Westbrook, and six women soldiers to the Greater New York area to establish The Salvation Army officially. All the officers knelt on the dockside at Battery Park in New York City to give praise and thanks for their safe arrival.

The seven women who accompanied Railton are often referred to as the “seven hallelujah lassies. ” A “lassie” was a slang term for a girl or a young woman who was unmarried. The seven soldiers included Captain Emma Westbrook, who began her work in Notting Hill Corps and was at North Shields, her first station, when she received the orders to go to New York. “Attaining the rank of major, she continued in the service until her promotion to Glory in 1933. ”

The other six soldiers were Alice Coleman, Rachel Evans, Emma Elizabeth Florence Morris, Elizabeth Pearson, Clara Price, and Annie Shaw. These women are described as strong forces whose goal was to spread the gospel and the work of The Salvation Army. Because the training home for women officers wouldn’t open till the following May, “the training the valiant six had, was twenty-six days tossing on the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean. ” The entire group progressed quickly with their desire for missionary work and began a Salvation Army in Newark, New Jersey in the United States.

In February 1881 it was Catherine Booth, the eldest daughter of the founder, who started together with Florence Soper and Adelaide Cox the work in France. From there it spread to Switzerland.

The Salvation Army's main converts were at first alcoholics, drug addicts, prostitutes and other "undesirables" of society. Religious conversion is the adoption of a new religious identity or a change from one religious identity to another Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions Drug addiction is widely considered a pathological state. The disorder of addiction involves the progression of acute Drug use to the development of drug-seeking Prostitution is the act of performing Sexual activity in exchange for Money. These "undesirables" were not welcomed into polite Christian society, which helped prompt the Booths to start their own church. As a result of Booth's pragmatic approach to ministry, they decided not to include the use of sacraments (mainly baptism and Holy Communion) in the Army's form of worship, believing that many Christians had come to rely on the outward signs of spiritual grace rather than on grace itself. A sacrament, as defined in Hexam's Concise Dictionary of Religion is "a Rite in which God is uniquely active In Christianity, baptism ( Greek, "immersing" "performing Ablutions " is the ritual act with the use of water by which one is admitted The Eucharist, also called Holy Communion or Lord's Supper and other names is a Christian Sacrament by which in a common interpretation those William and his wife Catherine Booth felt that much of what passed for Christianity in their day was primarily an observance of outward ritual. Other beliefs of The Salvation Army are that its members should completely refrain from drinking alcohol (Holy Communion is not practiced), smoking, taking illegal drugs, and gambling. The Eucharist, also called Holy Communion or Lord's Supper and other names is a Christian Sacrament by which in a common interpretation those Tobacco Smoking is the inhalation of smoke from burned dried or cured leaves of the Tobacco plant most often in the form of a Cigarette. Recreational drug use is the use of Psychoactive drugs for Recreational purposes rather than for work, medical or spiritual purposes Its soldiers wear a uniform tailored to the country they work in; the uniform can be white, grey, navy, fawn and are even styled like a sari in some areas. for the town in Nepal see Sari Nepal A sari or saree or shari is a female garment in the Indian subcontinent Any member of the public is welcome to attend their church services.

As The Salvation Army grew rapidly in the late 1800s, it generated opposition in England. Opponents, grouped under the name of the Skeleton Army, disrupted Salvation Army meetings and gatherings, the usual tactics being the throwing of rocks, rats, and tar, and physical assaults on members of The Salvation Army. The Skeleton Army was a diffuse group particularly in southern England, that opposed and disrupted the Salvation Army 's marches against Alcohol in the Much of this was led by publicans who were losing business due to the Army's opposition to alcohol and targeting of the frequenters of saloons and public houses.

The Salvation Army's reputation changed after it began disaster relief efforts after the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 and the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Emergency management (or disaster management) is the discipline of dealing with and avoiding risks From being a persecuted religious 'thorn in the flesh', it became a well loved institution.

Worldwide expansion of the Salvation Army

The worldwide expansion of the Salvation Army
The worldwide expansion of the Salvation Army

Current organization and expenditures

General Shaw Clifton
General Shaw Clifton

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Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika is a Country in Eastern often referred to as Northern Europe or in the Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland . For administrative purposes, the organization divides itself geographically into Territories, which are then sub-divided into Divisions. Each Territory has an administrative hub known as Territorial Headquarters (THQ). Likewise, each Division has a Divisional Headquarters (DHQ). For example, Japan is one territory, the United States is divided into four Territories: Eastern, Southern, Central, and Western while Germany & Lithuania together are one territory. The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is one of the four territories the Salvation Army is divided into within the U The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is an administrative unit of The Salvation Army that serves the thirteen Western United States the Marshall Islands, and Each of these Territories is led by a Territorial Commander who receives orders from the Salvation Army's International Headquarters in London.

The Salvation Army is one of the world's largest providers of social aid, with expenditures including operating costs of $2. 6 billion in 2004, helping more than 32 million people in the US alone. In addition to community centers and disaster relief, the organization does work in refugee camps, especially among displaced people in Africa. According to the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, a refugee is a person who owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race The Salvation Army has received an A- rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy. The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP is a 501(c(3 nonprofit organization that was created by Daniel Borochoff in 1992 to address the continuing need for

Its claimed membership includes more than 17,000 active and more than 8,700 retired officers, 1 041 461 soldiers, around 100,000 other employees and more than 4. 5 million volunteers. Members of the Salvation Army are also the so-called adherents, who do not sign the document to become soldier but who do see the Salvation Army as their church and who do not wear uniform. The truth is that the membership is much smaller, since inactive soldiers are rarely removed from the rolls. It is led by General Shaw Clifton, who has held this position since April 2, 2006 after the 2006 High Council elected him as the next General January 28, 2006. General is the title of the International Leader of The Salvation Army, a Christian denomination with extensive charitable social services Shaw Clifton (born September 21, 1945 in Belfast Northern Ireland) is the General of The Salvation Army. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The High Council of The Salvation Army elects a new General in the event of a vacancy or prior to the retirement of the existing office holder Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted According to the 2006 Salvation Army Year Book, in the United States there are 85,148 Senior Soldiers and 28,377 Junior Soldiers, 17,396 Adherents and around 60,000 employees.

In 2004, the Army in the United States received a $1. 6 billion donation in the will of Joan B. Kroc, third wife of former McDonald's CEO Ray Kroc. Joan Beverly Kroc (born Mansfield) ( August 27, 1928 &ndash October 12, 2003) was the third wife of McDonald's CEO Ray This donation was among the largest individual philanthropic gifts ever given to a single organization. The donation came with certain restrictions that were met with some controversy.

The Flag

Standard of The Salvation Army
Standard of The Salvation Army

Around the world, The Salvation Army flag is a symbol of the Army's war against sin and social evil. The red on the flag symbolizes the blood shed by Christ, the yellow for the fire of the Holy Spirit and the blue for the purity of God the Father. The star contains the Salvation Army's motto, 'Blood and Fire'. This describes the blood of Jesus shed on the cross to save all people, and the fire of the Holy Spirit which purifies believers.

The flag precedes outdoor activities such as a march of witness. It is used in ceremonies such as the dedication of children and the swearing-in of soldiers. It is sometimes placed on the coffin at the funeral of a Salvationist. The Salvation Army term used to describe the death of a Salvationist is that of the deceased being "promoted to glory". This is a term that is still used and upheld by Salvationists today.

Music

Maidenhead Citadel Band preparing for the St George's Day parade, Windsor 2001
Maidenhead Citadel Band preparing for the St George's Day parade, Windsor 2001

As the popularity of the organization grew and Salvationists worked their way through the streets of London attempting to convert individuals, they were sometimes confronted with unruly crowds. A family of musicians (the Frys, from Alderbury near Salisbury in Wiltshire, the home of the Salvation Army Band) began working with the Army as their "bodyguards" and played music to distract the crowds. A Salvation Army Band refers to a Brass band for a Corps of the Salvation Army. They were also involved in union-busting actions: Salvation Army bands would show up at union actions and attempt to bring down the union activities with hymns and music. This in turn led the Industrial Workers of the World to create their own lyrics set to popular Salvation Army Band tunes, many of which remain in that union's "Little Red Songbook. The Industrial Workers of the World ( IWW or the Wobblies) is an international union currently headquartered in Cincinnati Ohio, USA "

The tradition of having musicians available continued, and eventually grew into the creation of true bands. Their musical groups, usually a brass band or smaller collection of brass instruments, are seen in public at Army campaigns, as well as at other festivals, parades and at Christmas. A brass band is a Musical group generally consisting entirely of Brass instruments, most often with a percussion section Across the world the brass band has been an integral part of the Army’s ministry and an immediately recognizable symbol to Salvationists and non-Salvationists alike. A brass band is a Musical group generally consisting entirely of Brass instruments, most often with a percussion section The Salvation Army also has choirs; these are known as Songster Brigades, normally comprising the traditional soprano, alto, tenor and bass singers. The term "songster" is most often used to denote an African American wandering musician of the type which first appeared in the late 19th century in the Southern United The Premier Songster Brigade in the Salvation Army is the International Staff Songsters (ISS).

The standard of playing is high and the Army operates bands at the international level, such as the International Staff Band (a brass band) which is the equal of professional ensembles although it does not participate in the brass band contest (see music competition) scene. The International Staff Band (ISB is the premier Brass band of the Salvation Army History Salvation Army history generally acknowledges A music competition is a public event designed to identify and award outstanding Musical ensembles and/or soloists. Some professional brass players and contesting brass band personnel have come up through The Salvation Army.

Sometimes larger Salvation Army corps (churches) have brass bands that play at Sunday meetings or services. Examples include Maidenhead Citadel Band, and, in America, Montclair Citadel Band, Pasadena, Norridge, Oakbrook Terrace, Pittsburgh Temple, Royal Oak, Flint, Dearborn Heights, Spring Valley, Clearwater, Pioneer, and many others. Maidenhead Citadel Band (MCB is a Salvation Army Band and part of the Maidenhead Corps of The Salvation Army.

The Army tradition in music is to use the popular idiom of the day to reach people for Jesus. The Army's Joy Strings were a hit pop group in the 1960s and early 1970s in the UK and beyond, reaching the charts and being featured on national television. The Joystrings were a 1960s UK Christian Music group led by Joy Webb, an officer (now retired in The Salvation Army. Another popular band is The Insyderz, an American ska-core group in the 1990s and early 2000s. The Insyderz were a Christian Ska band from Detroit, Michigan. Current bands like New Zealand's Vatic, Chamberlin, Hypemusic and The Lads, England's Electralyte, Australia's Soteria Music Ministries and Escape and America's transMission, The Singing Company, HAB, and BurN, carry on this Salvation Army tradition.

Saytunes is a popular website designed to encourage and promote these contemporary Salvation Army bands and artists.

Disaster relief

The William Booth Memorial Training College, Denmark Hill, London: The College for Officer Training of The Salvation Army in the UK
The William Booth Memorial Training College, Denmark Hill, London: The College for Officer Training of The Salvation Army in the UK

The Salvation Army's first major forays into Disaster Relief resulted from the tragedies of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 and the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. The Salvationists' nationwide appeals for financial and material donations yielded tremendous support, enabling the Army to provide assistance to thousands. General Evangeline Booth, when she offered the services of Salvationists to President Wilson during the First World War thrust Salvation Army social and relief work to newer heights. Evangeline Cory Booth ( December 25, 1865 &ndash July 17, 1950) was the 4th general of The Salvation Army (1934-1939 Today the Salvation Army is best known for its charitable efforts.

The Salvation Army is a prominent non-governmental relief agency and is usually among the first to arrive with help after natural or man-made disasters. They have worked to alleviate suffering and help people rebuild their lives. After the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, they arrived immediately at some of the worst disaster sites to help retrieve and bury the dead. The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea Earthquake that occurred at 005853 UTC on December 26 2004 with an Epicentre off the west coast of Since then they have helped rebuild homes and construct new boats for people to recover their livelihood. Members were prominent among relief organizations after Hurricane Hugo and Hurricane Andrew and other such natural disasters in the United States. Hurricane Hugo was a destructive Category 5 Hurricane that struck Guadeloupe, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, St Hurricane Andrew is the second most powerful and the last of three Category 5 hurricanes that made U The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In August 2005 they supplied drinking water to poor people affected by the heat wave in the United States. Bottled water is Drinking water packaged in Bottles for individual consumption and retail sale A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot Weather, which may be accompanied by high Humidity. Later in 2005 they responded to hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the costliest hurricane, as well as one of the five deadliest in the history of the United States Hurricane Rita was the fourth-most intense Atlantic hurricane ever recorded and the most intense Tropical cyclone ever observed in the Gulf of Mexico Most recently they have helped the victims of the May 2006 Indonesian Earthquake.

In the year since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, The Salvation Army has allocated donations of more than $365 million to serve more than 1. 7 million people in nearly every state. The Army’s immediate response to Hurricane Katrina included the mobilization of more than 178 canteen feeding units and 11 field kitchens which together have served more than 5. 7 million hot meals, 8. 3 million sandwiches, snacks & drinks. Its SATERN network of amateur ham-radio operators picked up where modern communications left off to help locate more than 25,000 survivors. And, Salvation Army pastoral care counselors were on hand to comfort the emotional and spiritual needs of 277,000 individuals. As part of the overall effort, Salvation Army officers, employees and volunteers have contributed more than 900,000 hours of service. [2]

The Salvation Army was one of the first relief agencies on the scene of the 9/11 attacks in New York. They also provided prayer support for families of missing people.

The Salvation Army, along with the American National Red Cross, Southern Baptist Convention, and other disaster relief organizations, are national members of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). The American Red Cross (also known as the American National Red Cross) is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance disaster relief and education inside The Southern Baptist Convention ( SBC) is a United States -based mostly conservative Christian denomination [3]

Also among the disaster relief capabilities is the Red Shield Defence Services, often called the SallyMan for short. The effort that they put in is similar to that of a chaplain, and reaches many more, offering cold drinks, hot drinks, and some biscuits and lollies for the soldiers of the military to have, though, if a SallyMan is on deployment, the locals are offered a share in the produce. A chaplain is typically a Priest, Pastor, ordained Deacon, Rabbi, Imam or other member of the Clergy serving a group of Despite this generousity, the RSDS is generally unnoticed because it only works in disaster relief and military actions, not general welfare opportunities.

Thrift shops and charity

Salvation Army in Lausanne
Salvation Army in Lausanne

The Salvation Army is well-known for its network of Thrift Stores or Charity Shops, which raise money for its charitable and religious activities by selling donated used items such as clothing, housewares and toys. Lausanne ( pronounced, Losanna is a city in Romandy, the French -speaking part of Switzerland, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva A charity shop, second-hand shop ( UK) thrift shop, thrift store, hospice shop ( U The Salvation Army has a history of free rehabilitation from alcohol and drug abuse. Thrift stores provide the revenue to run the Adult Rehabilitation Centers known as ARCs. The ARCs, found in many global locations, are work- and Bible-based and are usually long term residential facilities.

In many countries The Salvation Army is most recognized during the Christmas season with its volunteers who stand outside of businesses and play/sing Christmas carols, or ring bells to inspire passersby to place donations of cash and checks inside red kettles. Christmas kettle is The Salvation Army 's most famous street campaign A tradition has developed in the United States in which, in some places, gold coins are anonymously inserted into the kettles that the bell ringers collect donations in. This was first recorded in 1982, in Crystal Lake, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Crystal Lake is a city located in southeastern McHenry County in northeastern Illinois. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.

Red Shield Appeal

The Red Shield Appeal is The Salvation Army's ways of raising money. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets worldwide to participate in the doorknock weekend. Each year, several million dollars are raised in each territory alone.

Family Tracing Service

One programme for which The Salvation Army is internationally renowned is its Family Tracing Service (sometimes known as the Missing Persons Service). This was first formally established in 1885, and the service is now available in most of the countries where The Salvation Army is represented. The objective is to restore (or to sustain) family relationships where contact has been lost for some reason, whether recently or in the distant past. Thousands of people are traced every year on behalf of their families. A world record was attained in 1988 when a brother and sister were reunited after a separation of 81 years.

Youth groups

The Salvation Army includes multiple youth groups, which primarily consist of its Sunday schools and the Scout and Guide pack. " Sunday school " is the generic name for many different types of Religious education pursued on Sundays by various denominations Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide Youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical mental and spiritual Also some schools volunteer to get a group of kids to help. Some territories have Salvation Army Guards and Legions Association (SAGALA). In the United States these internal youth groups that are specifically for females are known as Girl Guards (older females) and Sunbeams (younger females). Adventure Corps serves boys who are enrolled in school for first through eighth grade.

The Refuge

Another youth group that has emerged in The Salvation Army is The Refuge, meaning REviving FUture GEnerations. The Refuge was established in The Salvation Army division of Pendel which is in the Eastern Territory of The United States. The Refuge was created and founded by a group of friends and salvationists. It began when this group recognized the need for this type of ministry in their area. The Refuge began in the Spring of 2005. With the aid of dedicated musicians and administrative staff, the Refuge has been a success and continues to be a safe place for worship, fellowship, food, and fun.

GodRock (GeneratioNext)

Based at the Pioneer corps in the Kensington district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which is the longest surviving corps in the United States. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə GodRock began in the late 90s with a group of teens from greater Philadelphia. GodRock now meets every Sunday evening, providing an opportunity for contemporary worship, testimonies, and food. GodRock has expanded from what was once primarily Salvation Army teens to a group of teens (and young adults), not only from the Salvation Army, but from area churches as well.

Alove UK

In the new millennium, The Salvation Army in the United Kingdom created a sub-brand of itself for the youth, called Alove, the Salvation Army for a new generation. Its purpose is to free the youth of the church and their communities to express themselves and their faith in their own ways. Its mission statement is "Calling a generation to dynamic faith, radical lifestyle, adventurous mission and a fight for justice. ", and it emphasizes worship, discipleship, missions, and social action.

Hype!

Based at the Johnsonville Salvation Army in Wellington New Zealand. Hype! has around 80 members who regularly attend a range of events. Hype. tuesdays is the youth-groups regular 'church' style weekly meeting, it is unique in that all members who attend are given an opportunity to share their thoughts on the weekly topic making it different from a 'Youth-church' style meeting. Hype! also has fornightly social events run under the Hype. massive name. Their offical website can be found here [4]

Controversy

United States

Opposition to hiring homosexuals

The Salvation Army in the U. S. has been the topic of many controversial discussions about discrimination against homosexuals in their hiring practices. Unlike most discrimination policies discrimination between, which is the discernment of qualities and recognition of the differences focused here discrimination against is Homosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the same sex or to a Homosexual orientation. [5] According to The Advocate, the Bush administration was "willing to do whatever it takes to perpetuate, support, and defend discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered individuals" in exchange for The Salvation Army's lobby support for Faith-Based Initiatives. The Advocate ( is a US -based LGBT -related biweekly Newsmagazine. In the English language, gay is an Adjective that in modern usage refers to Homosexuality. A lesbian is a Woman who is romantically or sexually attracted only to other women Bisexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of both sexes or to a bisexual orientation Transgender (trænzˈdʒɛndɚ from ( Latin) derivatives The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives ( OFBCI) is a department under the Office of the President of the United States that was established The Advocate characterized it as a "secret arrangement. "[6] The New York Times reported that the Salvation Army believed it had a firm commitment from the White House to issue a regulation that would override local antidiscrimination laws. A disclosure of The Salvation Army's request "outraged some civil rights groups and lawmakers," and resulted in an immediate reversal of a previous promise to honor the request. [7]

The Salvation Army's position is that because it is a church, Section VII of the U. S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 explicitly guarantees its rights to be particular in its hiring. Origins The bill was introduced by President John F Kennedy in his civil rights speech of June 11 1963, in which he asked for legislation "giving To reinforce its positions, it threatened to close all soup kitchens in New York City when the city government propose legislation that would require all organizations doing business with the City government to provide domestic partner benefits. [8]

Financial accountability

Because the Salvation Army is a billion-dollar organisation, Trent Stamp of Charity Navigator has questioned the Salvation Army's religious exemption from Form 990 (a financial accountability report filed by most relief organisations). Charity Navigator is an independent non-profit organization that evaluates American charities. Tax forms in the United States are used by taxpayers and tax-exempt organizations to report financial information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS [9] The Salvation Army publishes an annual report on its website.

Australia

From 1940 through the 1970s the Salvation Army in Australia sheltered approximately 30,000 children. The Australian Salvation Army issued an apology and has acknowledged that sexual abuse may have occurred during this time. The Army explicitly rejects the claim that there are as many as 500 potential claimants. [5]

Russia

In December 2001, a Moscow court ruled that the Salvation Army was a "paramilitary" organization subject to expulsion. Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of This ruling was later changed when clarification was accepted by the Russian government. [6] In October 2006, the European Court of Human Rights ruled this decision to be illegal. The European Court of Human Rights ( ECtHR) (Cour européenne des droits de l’homme in Strasbourg was established under the European Convention on Human Rights [7]

Cultural references

Film

Main article: Salvation Army filmography

Music

Plays

Television

See also

Other Miscellaneous Articles

Footnotes

  1. ^ Salvation Army
  2. ^ Salvation Army Doctrinal Statement, retrieved Dec 8, 2006. Cambridge University The three actors in The Goodies met as students at the University of Cambridge, where Tim Brooke-Taylor was studying Law, Graeme General is the title of the International Leader of The Salvation Army, a Christian denomination with extensive charitable social services The Chief of the Staff of The Salvation Army is the officer who is second in command of the Army internationally only behind the General, and is stationed The High Council of The Salvation Army elects a new General in the event of a vacancy or prior to the retirement of the existing office holder An officer of The Salvation Army is a Salvationist who is a minister of the Christian denomination, having been trained and commissioned A Soldier is a Salvationist who is at least 14 years of age and has with the approval of The Salvation Army Pastoral Care Council in each local Salvation A Salvation Army Band refers to a Brass band for a Corps of the Salvation Army. Parramatta Salvation Army (abbreviated to PSA) is a Salvation Army Corps located in the CBD of Parramatta New South Wales, Australia The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is an administrative unit of The Salvation Army that serves the thirteen Western United States the Marshall Islands, and The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is one of the four territories the Salvation Army is divided into within the U The Salvation Army first came to Manchester in 1878 Over the years there have been corps ( Salvation Army term for local Churches in the following locations The Chalk Farm Band is Brass band of the Salvation Army located at the Salvation Army Centre in Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, London Maidenhead Citadel Band (MCB is a Salvation Army Band and part of the Maidenhead Corps of The Salvation Army. A Kroc Center (formally known as a Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center) is one of many community centers run by the Salvation Army. The International Staff Band (ISB is the premier Brass band of the Salvation Army History Salvation Army history generally acknowledges The Melbourne Staff Band (MSB is the premier Brass band of the Salvation Army in Australia History From its beginnings in Adelaide
  3. ^ Soldier's Covenant, retrieved December 8, 2006.
  4. ^ History of The Salvation Army - Social Services of Greater New York, retrieved Jan 30, 2007.
  5. ^ Rove Under Fire, Bush Aide's Involvement With Salvation Army Request Eyed - CBS News
  6. ^ No salvation from betrayal - Salvation Army hopes to reap millions by supporting George Bush policy on gays' rights - Brief Article | Advocate, The | Find Articles at BNET.com
  7. ^ Charity Is Told It Must Abide By Antidiscrimination Laws - New York Times
  8. ^ Salvation Army Uses Homeless To Fight Gay Benefits [1]
  9. ^ Charity Navigator - "I Am Well Suited for the Job"

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