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We're a church that believes everybody is welcome, nobody is perfect, and anything is possible! WHO WE ARE:
The Salvation Army is an integral part of the Christian Church, although distinctive in government and practice. The Army’s doctrine follows the mainstream of Christian belief and its articles of faith emphasise God’s saving purposes. Its objects are ‘the advancement of the Christian religio

n…of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole.’

WORSHIP:
Salvation Army places of worship are sometimes called ‘citadels’ or ‘temples’, but, whatever their name, they are Christian churches open to the community they serve and offering a warm welcome to all. Our meetings have a relaxed atmosphere and can include hymn singing, Bible readings, testimonies (people talking about their Christian experiences), and presentations by worship groups.

16/06/2026

There’s still time to join us for our Prayer Weekend this Saturday! Join us for lunch and a range of workshops.

Whether you’re looking to grow in your personal prayer life, discover new ways to pray, or simply enjoy a day of encouragement and reflection, we’d love to welcome you.

Places are still available, but booking closes tomorrow evening. To secure your place, please contact us with your chosen workshop and we’ll reserve your spot.

If you are unable to come. Please join us on Sunday morning at 10.30am where we have the finale of our Prayer Weekend, celebrate our Corps Anniversary and it’s Father’s Day… all in one!!

14/06/2026

CALLED TO BE PURPOSEFUL
Matthew 16:13-19

This morning’s meeting, led by Major Gary, continued our “Called to be…” series as we explored what it means to be called to be purposeful. We began by singing the timeless hymn ‘Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise’ before moving into a time of prayer and reflection.

Gary encouraged us to think about the world around us, both locally and globally. As Christians, we often bring our concerns to God in prayer, but prayer is far more than simply expressing our frustrations or worries. It is an opportunity to connect with the Creator of the universe. We were invited to consider who we personally say God is and write our answers on Post-it notes. Words such as Comforter, Shepherd, Father and Creator reminded us that understanding who God is shapes the way we pray for a world that so often needs His cleansing, comfort, repair and peace.

The Bible reading from Matthew 16:13-19, was read by Isabel, and focused on Jesus asking His disciples, “Who do you say I am?” Gary’s message started with a reminder that over time, it can be easy to lean on the faith of those we admire, each of us must answer that question for ourselves. In the reading, Peter recognised Jesus as the fulfilment of God’s promises, and in response Jesus gave him a new identity and a clear purpose. We were reminded that when we truly understand who Christ is, we begin to understand who we are in Him. Purpose is not always a straight or easy path, but it is one with direction, knowing that in all things God is at work for those who love Him.

Towards the end of the meeting, we brought our Post-it notes to the mirror and reflected on the purpose God places on each of our lives. In a poignant and unexpected illustration, some of the notes began to fall off, only to be picked up and replaced by others. It was a powerful reminder that faith is not a solo journey. We are called to walk together, supporting one another, lifting each other up when we stumble, and encouraging one another as we seek to live purposefully for God.

If you’d like to join us next week, or on any Sunday, please come along at 10.30am. We’d love to welcome you, where everyone is welcome, nobody is perfect, and anything is possible.

07/06/2026

CALLED TO BE… TRUSTING

Today’s meeting was led by Majors Gary and Lorraine and focused on trusting God. We were reminded that trusting God can sometimes feel easy and at other times incredibly difficult, particularly when life brings challenges that seem beyond our control. We sang Trust and Obey together, and reflected on how these familiar words often become an anthem for us during our own journeys of faith.

Gary started off by saying that the idea of divine trust can seem straightforward until we find ourselves facing storms. During a time of prayer, we were encouraged to quietly bring our own struggles before God. Whether those storms were fear, grief, uncertainty, disappointment or pressure, we were invited to place them in His hands and allow Him into the difficult places of our lives. As the piano played ‘Faithful God, So Unchanging’, we reflected on the words, “I depend on You, I call out to You again and again,” and spent time seeking God’s help and guidance.

Lorraine then brought us the Bible reading which came from Matthew 14:22–33, the account of Jesus walking on the water and Peter stepping out of the boat in faith.

In Gary’s message, he reminded us that the water was not calm; it was rough and stormy. Yet it was in the midst of the storm that Peter encountered Jesus in a new way. Trust pushed him beyond what he thought was possible.

Peter’s step onto the water was not about mastering a skill but about submission and faith. Although he faltered, Jesus did not let him drown. We were challenged to consider where God may be calling us to step out in trust today and we were asked whether we are bold enough to call to Jesus, trust Him, and remember that He is always faithful.

If you’d like to join us next week, or on any Sunday, please come along at 10.30am. We’d love to welcome you, where everyone is welcome, nobody is perfect, and anything is possible.

31/05/2026

MOMENTS OF UNBELIEF
Mark 9:14-29

Today’s meeting was led by our very own Ben Broad we had a wonderful time of worship, reflection and challenge. We began with a time of prayer and sang Phil Lager’s arrangement of ‘I’m in His Hands’, a song that has been especially significant to Ben during his own Christian journey as he learned to trust God more deeply.

We were invited to think about something from the past week that we were thankful for. Reading from Psalm 9, we were reminded to praise God with all our hearts and tell of the marvellous things He has done. As we shared together, people spoke of caring neighbours, encouraging health news, supportive friends and family, the provision of water, and the blessing of belonging to a church family. Through it all came the reminder that we are in God’s hands.

The theme of the morning was based on the father’s prayer in Mark 9. Ben shared a powerful illustration of a blindfolded child who was told three things by her father: “I will never leave you, you can ask me anything, and you must listen only to my voice.” Forgetting those instructions, the child listened to other voices and fell into a ditch, but when she remembered to call on her father and listen for his voice, she was guided safely out.

Ben also reflected honestly on moments in his own life, including a time as a teenager when he openly declared that he did not believe in God. While he has since affirmed his faith many times, that moment remained memorable because it reflected where he truly was at that point in his journey.

We were challenged to consider the areas of our lives where doubt, anxiety and fear still linger. Unbelief does not always mean a lack of faith; sometimes it is praying without really expecting God to move, or struggling to trust Him when life feels out of control. Yet God still works through us in our weakness and invites us to bring those struggles to Him.

As we held stones representing the burdens we carry—doubt, fear, unanswered prayer and areas where trust is difficult—we listened to ‘Not in a Hurry’ and prayed together, “Lord, help my unbelief.”

If you’d like to join us next week, or on any Sunday, please come along at 10.30am. We’d love to welcome you, where everyone is welcome, nobody is perfect, and anything is possible.

24/05/2026

PENTECOST
ACTS 2

Today, Majors Gary and Lorraine led worship focused on Pentecost and Acts 2 — the birth of the Christian church. We were reminded that we are part of the eternal body of Christ, caught up in God’s great story and called to play our own part within it. Continuing our reflections on our values that we’ve studied over recent weeks, we thought about growth through evangelism and what it means to live Spirit-filled lives in our own age and place.

We were reminded that Pentecost was the moment that the Holy Spirit broke powerfully into the world, fulfilling Joel’s prophecy that God would “pour out” His Spirit on all people. Gary and Lorraine challenged us with the image of being poured over and drenched by the Holy Spirit. Too often we can settle for a sprinkling of God’s presence when He offers abundance — not just a glass or bucket, but an eternal spring of life that continues to pour over us. We know what it feels like physically to be soaked by water, but do we truly hunger to be saturated by the Spirit in the same way? Gary challenged us by saying that we can sometimes can hold up umbrellas of distraction or resistance when God longs to move powerfully in our lives.

The words of John Gowans’ “Holy Spirit, Promised Presence” reminded us that when our own strength is exhausted, God’s Spirit equips and strengthens us for the task He has given us. We reflected too on those undeniable moments when God breaks into lives and changes direction forever — our own personal Pentecost experiences. Acts 2 also reminds us that discipleship is lived in community. Peter “stood up with the eleven”. We are not called to follow Jesus alone, but together. Our prayer today was simple: “Come Lord Jesus, pour out Your Spirit, we pray.”

We look forward to next week where Ben Broad will be leading our meeting. It would be lovely to see you next week or any Sunday at 10:30am. Everyone is welcome, nobody is perfect, and anything is possible.

21/05/2026

Today at The Hub, we were delighted to welcome Kay Blayney, daughter of the late Ann Coburn, who presented us with a donation given in Ann’s memory following her funeral.

Ann faithfully attended our Ladies Fellowship and many other events over the years. Her kindness, warmth and encouragement touched so many lives, and she remains very fondly remembered within our community.

We are deeply grateful for this generous gift, which will help support our ongoing community work with families and those experiencing homelessness.

17/05/2026

BROADER THROUGH SERVICE

Today’s meeting was led by Major Lorraine and carried on in our series, this week focussing on the theme “Broader Through Service” which reminded us what it truly means to live out our faith in practical ways.

We started with the congregation song “Jesus Is My Saviour” before moving into a time of prayer. Together we remembered friends who have recently passed away and those who continue to grieve. We also prayed for Ben as he attends the assessment and conference selection process this weekend for Salvation Army officership, along with all those considering their future in the church and how their lives may be lived for Jesus. Prayers were shared too for our financial giving, for leaders and decision-makers in our corps and throughout the wider Salvation Army.

Using Yongsung Kim’s painting “Hand of God”, we reflected on the image of Jesus reaching into the water towards us. We may sometimes feel overwhelmed beneath the surface, yet Jesus is always there, offering hope, comfort and rescue when we look to Him. As we listened to “Living Hope”, we were challenged to consider how God wants to use our knowledge of Him in the service of others.

The Songsters then brought a powerful message through the song “In All I Do”, while the Young People’s Band played “A Place for All”, reminding us that God does not call only the clever, wealthy or confident. If our hearts are right with Him, He can use us.

Lorraine started her message reminding us of the parable of the Good Samaritan and the call to sacrificial service. Drawing on Ephesians 2:10 and many other scriptures, we were reminded that each of us is shaped by God for His purpose through our spiritual gifts, passions, abilities, personalities and experiences. God wastes nothing.

We also heard testimonies from Ozlem, Betty and Jonathan, each sharing how serving others has strengthened their relationship with God. Their stories reminded us that service is not always easy, but we never serve alone. Together, as one Army, we can do far more for God’s Kingdom than we ever could on our own.

We look forward to the next meeting in our series and would love you to join us next week or any Sunday at 10:30am. Everyone is welcome, nobody is perfect, and anything is possible.

10/05/2026

Called to be……a leader, from the inside out! Acts 2: 37 to 47.

Today is Candidates Sunday in the UK. It is a day with a special focus on understanding what people have been called to be, listening more effectively to God’s voice, his leading, his calling. This could be leadership in the local setting, or something more.

We had a great time of worship and teaching, with Major Jonny Smith leading us. Jonny, along with his wife Catherine, are the Territorial Candidates Directors in the UK.

We spent time praying for leaders from all walks of life; political leaders, international and church leaders, workplace leaders. We heard about the prayer initiative launched last October, praying specifically for future leaders within the Salvation Army, inspired by Matthew 9:38. We were encouraged to join in prayer at 09:38am each day, asking the ‘Lord of the harvest…. to send out Workers into his harvest field.’

Jonny’s message brought us back to Acts:2. We considered how to be a great leader, that we must first be great followers… and that spiritual leadership needs to be filled with following him.
There are three key ingredients to achieve this:
- discipleship: a personal commitment to follow and to encourage others in their journeys of faith.
- community: in our communities, put Jesus in the middle and make him our commonality.
- boldness: we are challenged to be bold in our following and accepting of the challenges we are offered.

We closed the meeting with the singing of ‘In Christ alone’, with the affirmation that…. here, in the power of Christ, I stand.

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