The Salvation Army started in Maitland on 8 September 1883, under the leadership of Major Sutherland and Captain John Veitch. In time, two corps (Salvation Army churches) would serve the community – East Maitland and West Maitland. After 120 years, East Maitland was closed and combined with West Maitland. Today, The Salvation Army Maitland City Corps is located in Rutherford.