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Ipswich History

On 6 February 1883 the Ipswich Salvation Army fired its first volleys, led by Captain Peter Cairns and his wife Lieutenant Jimima Cairns. Today, The Salvos in the Ipswich area are a vibrant expression of God's love, with faith communities, an aged care centre, indigenous ministries, a youth centre and much more.

The Salvation Army in Ipswich today

Ipswich Salvation Army continues to serve its locality with the same spirit of Salvationism as introduced in 1883. It operates a corps (church), a Family Store, Indigenous Ministries, a Doorways Community Centre which pr...
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The Salvation Army in Bundamba today

The Salvation Army in Bundamba has recently established a thriving ministry to asylum seekers. People are embracing the asylum seekers where they’re at, and it’s engaging the whole corps, says Captain Emma...
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