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Our leadersOur current leaders are Majors Chris and Mandy Sands. Telephone: 01227 462448. E-mail: chris.sands@salvationarmy.org.uk. | |
Our HeritageThe Salvation Army has maintained a centre for Christian worship at Whitehorse Lane, Canterbury, since the corps was opened there on 3 February 1886, which immediately made quite a stir in the city. An account in the Kentish Gazette of proceedings on that day was headed 'INVASION OF CANTERBURY - OPENING OF THE BARRACKS'. The so-called Barracks were described by the newspaper as being 'an old rag cutting factory', which was soon converted into a place of worship. Before The Salvation Army took over the building, the upper storey had been fitted out for public worship with a platform and benches to accommodate about 500 people. The hall was crowded for the lively meeting held on that first evening, during which a large mob assembled outside in Whitehorse Lane and engaged in shouting and horseplay. When some of the congregation left the building, attempts were made to throw them down by holding a rope across the road about a foot from the ground. A number of supporters had come over to Canterbury from Whitstable, where the Army had commenced eight months previously. On their way to the railway station to return home they were molested by the rabble. Mud and stones were thrown at them and several of the women and girls were struck. At the station the scene was described as being of the most disgraceful character. From the beginning of the station road the Salvationists and their friends were hustled and knocked about in the most cowardly manner by a gathering of close on 500 roughs. One woman suffered a broken arm and a man sustained a severe blow on the mouth. This was the beginning of a very lively period for The Salvation Army locally, but they rapidly made converts and by the end of the first four months sixty members had been enrolled. We still worship in Whitehorse Lane. Methods may have changed, but the message of the Gospel is still the same and lives are still being transformed by the grace of God.
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Corps Mission StatementAs an integral part of the Christian Church ministering to the whole community, the Canterbury Corps of The Salvation Army pledges: * to provide a centre promoting the Good News of Jesus Christ as Saviour where people can enter into a deeper personal relationship with God. * to maintain and enhance an active, caring programme to meet the needs of the Canterbury community motivated by the love of God revealed through the daily living of the corps fellowship. * to provide support to any member of the wider community who needs help irrespective of who they are. | |
Group interestsOur weekly programme caters for a variety of ages and interests:- For young ladies - Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. For young people of either sex - the junior band and choir. For adult musicians - the senior band and choir. For students - a weekly evening meal. For ladies - an afternoon fellowship meeting. For the elderly - a Friendship Club. For those wishing to develop their ability in speaking the language - a French Club. For adults generally - The Fellowship, at which there is a speaker on a particular subject. Whether or not you fit into one of the above groups, you are always welcome for a drink and a friendly chat at the coffee stop in the Annexe between 10am and 2pm Monday to Friday. | |
Witnessing The Salvation Army is known throughout the world as a social army, but it is foremost a spiritual army. Hence our military terminology and the wearing of a uniform, which is an outward confession that we are followers of Jesus Christ, and that we are saved through faith alone in His atoning work. We try to make full use of our resources to tell other people about God's plan of salvation. Open-air meetings are held in Canterbury City centre on Sunday mornings through which we reach many people. | |
Where we are
Our church premises are in Whitehorse Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2RU. Take directions for the High Street, which is near the Cathedral, and walk towards the West Gate, which can be seen ahead of you at the end of the road. Whitehorse Lane is a turning to the left almost opposite the public library (Beaney Institute). | |
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