You are here: HomeArchiveOur StoryOur History OldLocal HistoryNNSW › Gunnedah

Gunnedah History

The Salvation Army marched into Gunnedah in 1887. Today it remains a vibrant expression of God’s love in the community.

Early beginnings

The Salvation Army marched into Gunnedah in 1887. Its first Salvation Army officers were Staff Captain and Mrs Robert Smith. The first Salvation Army hall was located on Marquis Street, but it was moved to its present si...

Read full story

Gunnedah Greats - John Lodge

The Salvation Army in Gunnedah has produced its fair share of outstanding Salvationists. The late John Lodge was a Gunnedah Salvation Army soldier who was described by professional photographer Peter Larimer in 1999 as t...
Read full story

Gunnedah Greats - Bob and Val Hodges

Present-day greats include Bob and Val Hodges, long-serving soldiers of the Gunnedah Salvation Army. In 2012, they received the Ossie and Beryl Campbell Memorial Volunteer of the Year award for their outstanding contribu...
Read full story

In times of need

It’s often said that The Salvation Army has a ministry of “presence” – of being there in times of need. In 2010, The Salvation Army’s Envoy Joy Wilson (pictured right at the openin...
Read full story

The Salvation Army in Gunnedah today

The Salvation Army continues to serve the local community through our church, Red Shield Family Store, Doorways and Hope House. Every day we see a range of people accessing our services – from those in need of som...
Read full story

  • The Facebook logo
  • The X logo
  • The Youtube logo
  • The Instagram logo
  • The LinkedIn logo

The Salvation Army Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.

We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages, particularly children.

Five Diversity and Inclusion logos

The Salvation Army is an international movement. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name with love and without discrimination.

salvationarmy.org.au

13 SALVOS (13 72 58)

Gifts of $2 or more to the social work of The Salvation Army in Australia are tax deductible.Details and ABNs

Subscribe to our mailing list
Hope where it's needed most

Top