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...
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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...
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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...
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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. In 2010, The Salvation Army’s Envoy Joy Wilson (pictured right at the openin...
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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...
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