Wellington History
The Army marched into Wellington on 12 December 1885 and today, nearly 130 years on, it still provides hope to those in need in the local community.
Early beginnings
The Army marched into Wellington on 12 December 1885. They rented a hall on Lee Street where the Grand Hotel now stands.
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Not content to rest on their laurels, the early Salvationists moved quickly to take new ground for Christ. A report in The Salvation Army magazine War Cry for 7 May 1887 describes an outpost at nearby Mitchell Creek: On...
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Our home in Wellington
A purpose-built hall was constructed and opened on 23 November 1904, with the local Salvation Army officer, Captain Harry Ross writing: Brother Rowe for some time has contemplated putting up a new barracks and quarters f...
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Making Music
Music has always been integral to the ministry of The Salvation Army in Wellington. A report in The Salvation Army’s newspaper War Cry in 1895 speaks of the Wellington band marching through the main street: We mar...
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Rural Ministry
Pioneering Salvos knew that being on hand to support Aussies through good times and bad was important, despite the challenges of such a large and harsh country.
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In times of need
It’s often said that The Salvation Army has a ministry of “presence” – of being there in times of need.
When farewelled from Wellington after a two-year appointment, Salvation Army Offic...
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Always about people finding freedom
From its early days when The Salvation Army band used to march down the main street of Wellington and perform open-air meetings, to today when Salvos can be found providing welfare assistance or running small groups; one...
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The Salvation Army in Wellington today
The corps meets for worship every Sunday morning at 10am on the corner of Lee & Gisborne Streets. All are welcome! There is also a women’s group that also meets on Mondays, and Bible study groups that meet dur...
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A family connection
There seems to be an ongoing family connection with leaders of the Wellington Salvation Army. Mrs. Mavis Jones, the Grandmother of the current officer, Lieutenant Andrew Jones, remembers being in Wellington as the daught...
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