The Salvation Army

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The Salvation Army is an international Christian Church working in over 110 countries worldwide. The Salvation Army’s work and existance is based on the Bible, the life and example of Jesus Christ. The ‘Army’ may best be described as protestant non-conformist, but avails its services care and fellowship to all. As a registered charity and the largest provider of social services in the UK outside the Government, The Salvation Army demonstrates Christian belief and principles through social action. The Salvation Army is one of the largest and most diverse providers of humanitarian and social aid in the world.

So what does this mean to us as a Scout Group?

  • We meet at the Salvation Army church building
  • We adhere to Salvationist (Christian) principles and practices whilst engaged in Scouting
  • We wear a special sponsorship badge from the Salvation Army on the back of our Group Scarves
  • In addition to adherence to the Policy Organisation and Rules (POR) or the Scout Association we also have guidance given in Orders and Regulations for Scouters working in Salvation Army Scout Groups (SAO&R) and O&R for work amongst Young People
  • We encourage individual faith and spirituality through our spiritual development programme which majors on Christian faith, practice and teaching, but also include other world religions in our sectional programmes.
  • It is not necessary to be a Salvationist or Christian (However, see Scout Promise and law relating to duty to God) to be a member of this Scout Group. We are an open Group and welcome everyone regardless of creed.
  • The Salvation Army Corps Officer (Minister), the Young People’s Sergeant Major (YPSM~ Sunday School leader) and Corps Youth Secretary (CYS) support us in the delivery of our spiritaul development programme. They will also take a pastoral interest/chaplaincy role in the Group, it’s leaders and members.
  • We attend four church parades per year held at the Salvation Army Church. These parades are mandatory for  members of the Group.
  • Our Membership is open to all.

Church Parades

We hold at least four mandatory Church parades each year at the Salvation Army Church. Other parades may include St. Georges Day Parade and Remembrance Sunday. Church Pardes will be Christian in nature and Character. It is a requirement of membership that, as far as possible, the majority of Church parades are attended by all members of the Group.

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