The Salvation Army

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Find out how our new Hackney Mare Street Salvation Army thrifty clothing upcycling project is helping weave new sewing skills and friendships in the local community: brnw.ch/21wUo6p

Many of our churches will be running special activities throughout the summer in addition to church services on Sundays. You can also learn more about who Jesus is and what it means to become a Christian online: salvationist.org.uk/faith/explore-…

Sign up for the iconic 55-mile London to Brighton cycle ride! Join Team Sally Army on 14 September and raise vital funds for The Salvation Army. Registration closes on 8 August - so pedal, don’t walk 🚲 brnw.ch/21wUq94

A Salvation Army After School Club in Southwick didn’t ‘waste’ any time as they got involved with a creative project recently, celebrating Global Recycling Day. Find out what objects schoolchildren created from milk bottles and cereal boxes: brnw.ch/21wUmjG

Small fall in homelessness is a step in the right direction but unless the freeze on housing benefit is lifted this could be just a temporary dent. Read our full response to the latest Government homelessness figures for England: salvationarmy.org.uk/news/homelessn…

Our community sewing group based in our Atherton Salvation Army is tackling period poverty, they recently created 100 reusable sanitary packs, to be handed out at food banks, schools, homeless hostels and drop-ins. Read more: brnw.ch/21wUkqW

We are pleased to collaborate with @magnumphotos, @Newshaphoto, @StopTraffickAfr and @HopeEduProject on 'My Lens' - a powerful photo exhibition that centres survivor voice and agency in the fight against modern slavery. View the exhibition online: brnw.ch/21wUiQr

Goldthorpe church recently held a community art activity, inspired by the national ‘Welcome Mat’ project. The original project was run by The Launchpad Collective, a charity supporting refugees into work but now Goldthorpe have their own 'welcome mat'. brnw.ch/21wUixJ

Did you catch the Songs of Praise Salvation Army special last week? If you missed it, make sure to catch up on iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

We’re at Reading Festival this year, providing a welcoming, safe space for anyone who needs a moment of quiet. Our café style marquee sells reasonably priced drinks and food. You can find us on Scott Street, 24/7 from 12pm Wednesday through to the end of the Festival ❤️

Podcast recommendation: Me and My Playlist 🎧 Each episode spotlights a young person linked to a Salvation Army church. Meet Michael who has chosen a mix of faith-based pieces and chart-toppers. No spoilers though – you'll have to listen yourself: brnw.ch/21wUcSY

Name a better soundtrack to your day than a Salvation Army brass band 🎺 We’ll wait 👀 Video text overlay description: The Regent Hall band performing in Parliament last month.

Did you know The Salvation Army has its very own radio station? Salvationist Radio is the perfect station for anyone who wants to explore faith with us. Why not make your day pitch perfect and tune in here brnw.ch/21wU9bZ

Tune in to BBC One at 12.15pm as Songs of Praise celebrates 160 years of The Salvation Army. The Rev Kate Bottley chats with Commissioner Jenine Main, visits an outreach bus in Mitcham and meets George and Maurice – two retired Salvation Army church leaders and lifelong friends.

This group of cadets will be ordained and commissioned as Salvation Army officers tomorrow morning. Let’s pray for them as they make a commitment to serve God as Christian leaders within our church and charity. Join the celebrations on YouTube: youtube.com/salvationarmyv…

Our Small Fish podcast is full of ideas to help parents and children’s workers talk to children about moving from primary to secondary school. Listen and learn over the summer holidays: brnw.ch/21wU2s8

Our ‘Starfish’ Schools Mentoring Programme is having a positive impact on the lives of children and young people across the UK. Developed by our @childrenyouthsa, it provides help with emotional health, wellbeing, personal development and life skills: brnw.ch/21wU16O

Watched #Adolescence on Netflix? Our ‘Upbeat’ resource offers teenage boys a toolkit to help them take care of their mental health, engage in honest conversations and spot signs in themselves and their friends when things aren’t going well: brnw.ch/21wU0zF

Twenty years ago today, in response to the 7/7 bombing, 500 Salvation Army personnel worked around the clock at Russell Square for four weeks supporting the emergency services with refreshments and general pastoral support.