The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 under the title “East London Christian Mission”. Initially intended by William and Catherine Booth as a means of bringing the poor to a saving faith and then helping them enter the Church, it was soon realized that many of the people they were helping were being rejected by the various congregations. As a result, the ministry grew into a church as well, giving rise to the Salvation Army today.
The Salvation Army is both an organization and a church. It is one of the leading providers of social assistance within Canada and worldwide. This desire to serve is done with the mission of witnessing to the lost, and bringing them to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It also provides weekly church services and fellowship opportunities within many cities worldwide, and throughout Canada. There are some distinctions in the service which make the Salvation Army unique, but their beliefs are in line with evangelical Christianity, as can be seen in their core doctrinal statements.
For a list of the Salvation Army’s beliefs, click here .
For information on Salvationists and the Salvationists’ Pledge, click here.
Peterborough Temple
Peterborough temple seeks to bring the love of God in a practical, hands-on approach to the city of Peterborough, by sharing the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ, through evangelism, God-glorifying worship, fellowship, and caring community service.
The Salvation Army came to Peterborough on April 11th, 1885. From that time onwards, they have served Christ in a variety of ways, from weekly church services to community care programs to prison ministries and right through the annual Christmas hamper program.
For a thorough history on the Peterborough branch of the Salvation Army, click here.
For a look at our corps officers click here.
For further information on our various church and community service programs, click here or click on the “Services and Programs” tab above.
Contact Info
Address:
Temple: 219 Simcoe Street, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2H6.
Thrift Store: 863 Chemong Road, Peterborough, ON, K9H 5Z5.
E-mail:
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Joan Weddell – Office Administrator: joanw [at] ptbotemple.org
Major Alan Price – Corps Officer: aprice [at] ptbotemple.org
Major Colleen Price – Corps Officer: cprice [at] ptbotemple.org
Phone:
Corps Office: 705-743-3131
Community and Family Services: 705-742-4391
Thrift Store: 705-742-0483
