The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian organization William and Catherine Booth founded it in the East End of London, England in 1865. It was called the Christian Mission to start with, but in 1878, the name was changed. The Booths came from a Methodist tradition, but today the teachings of the movement are mainstream Protestant. They focus on preaching, and on helping those in need. They also actively help in disaster relief.
Overview
The Salvation Army operates in over 100 countries today. Its members devote themselves to teaching Christian morals, helping those in need, like the homeless, the sick, the poor, and others. It operates facilities like shelters, , orphanages, , and a , and offers Sunday church services. It is one of the largest charitable organisations in the world, which means that it relies on people to give it money to use.
Worldwide outreach
Eurovision Song Contest
People from the Swiss branch of the Salvation army qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest, 2013 in Malmö.[1] At first, they were refused at the ESC. They could participate, but they had to change their name (to Takasa), and they also had to agree not to wear the typical uniforms on stage. They didn't qualify for the final round, though.
Other similar organizations
- The Church of England has operated the Church Army, since 1882
- Legio Mariae was founded in 1921, and has a Roman Catholic background.
The Salvation Army Media
The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, Santa Monica, California
The Salvation Army Thrift Store, Richmond Hill, ON
The Salvation Army, Eastfield, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Salvation Army store in Victoria, Australia
"Stuff-a-Bus" toy collection at Christmas time
The Mercy Seat in a Salvation Army citadel.
Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Trailer
William Booth College, Champion Park, London, the London training college for UK officers of the Salvation Army. By Giles Gilbert Scott, 1932. (The illuminated cross is a later addition). Taken by en:User:Dbiv on en:March 25, en:2005.
Salvation Army fundraising in Lausanne (CH)
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References
- ↑ "Eurovision Song Contest - Die Heilsarmee vertritt die Schweiz am Eurovision Song Contest". Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) (in Deutsch). 2012-12-16. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
