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Since The Salvation Army was born on the streets of the East End of London in 1865, we have gone from strength to strength – carrying on the commitment of our founders to serve God and to serve suffering humanity by fighting against social injustice. In 1878 The Christian Mission was renamed The Salvation Army. As military terminology became more commonplace, Booth became known as the 'General', a suitable shortening of the title of 'General Superintendent' that he held as the head of The Christian Mission. A 'Deed of Constitution' outlining his duties and responsibilities, which included the power to appoint a successor, was drawn up. Mission station preachers were given the rank of Captain and uniforms suitable to the ranks followed. A military discipline governed the lives of the officers. Writing in 'The Salvationist' in 1879 Booth summed up the purpose of the Army in the following simple but striking way: "We are a salvation people - this is our specialty - getting saved and keeping saved, and then getting somebody else saved, and then getting saved ourselves more and more until full salvation on earth makes the heaven within, which is finally perfected by the full salvation without, on the other side of the river." The Salvation Army is the largest provider of social care in the UK today, after the government. The work started in the 1880s and continues to grow and develop in a range of areas including homelessness, addiction services and anti human trafficking. Music forms an integral part of Salvation Army worship and evangelism. Bands and songster brigades are an important part of church life and public events with the brass band as the most recognised feature of Salvation Army music.

28/10/2026

Pause for Thought this week:

Make Every Day Count for God!

💭 What if God is waiting to use YOU to make a difference in someone’s life?

We all do it, don’t we? We dwell on past mistakes, worry about what lies ahead and sometimes miss the opportunities God has placed right in front of us!

🌅 “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is God’s gift. That’s why it’s called the present.”

📖 Matthew 6:34 reminds us not to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.

Every new day is a gift from God and an opportunity to put our faith into action!

❤️ So here’s our challenge:

🌅 Leave the past behind – Learn from it and move forward with God’s grace.

🙏 Trust God with the future – Let Him guide your steps.

❤️ Put your faith into action – Encourage someone who’s struggling, help someone in need, show kindness to a stranger or remind someone they are loved.

📖 Colossians 3:17 reminds us to do everything, whether in word or deed, in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Faith isn’t just something we talk about on a Sunday. It’s something we live out every day!

So don’t wait for the perfect moment. Go out, be the hands and feet of Jesus, share His love and serve others in His name!

Who could God be calling you to bless?

27/10/2026

💨☕ It might be blowing a gale outside, but the kettle’s on and the cuppas are waiting! ❤️

Why not escape the wind and pop into Dundee Salvation Army Open Café TODAY for a hot drink, a bite to eat and a good old blether?

☕ FREE tea & coffee
🥪 Pay what you can for a light lunch
❤️ Friendly faces and good company!

📍 Dundee Salvation Army, Thurso Crescent
🕚 TODAY | 11am–2:30pm

Don’t let the wind blow you past our door — come on in and say hello! ☕❤️

24/10/2026

With the amber weather warning in place for tonight and tomorrow we have heard that meetings will be cancelled in Dundee, Brechin, Aberdeen, Peterhead and Stornoway. There may well be others to follow. Please keep an eye on local news for further updates. Keep safe and God bless.

24/10/2026

🚨 SUNDAY WORSHIP CANCELLED 🚨

⛪ Sunday 25th October | 11am
📍 Dundee Salvation Army, Thurso Crescent

Due to the amber weather warning for strong winds, tomorrow’s worship service has sadly been CANCELLED to keep everyone safe.

We know it’s disappointing not to be together, but your safety and wellbeing mean so much to us.

Please stay warm, look after yourselves and check in on one another during the storm. ❤️

Although we won’t be gathering in person, we’re still very much a church family, wherever we are.

Stay safe, God bless, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

With love and prayers,
Dundee Salvation Army

fans The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory The Salvation Army North Scotland Division

23/10/2026

There’s always a place for you at Dundee Salvation Army!

We’d love to welcome you this Sunday for a morning of worship, prayer, friendship and exploring God’s Word together.

Whether you join us every week, haven’t been for a while or are thinking of coming along for the first time, our doors are open and a warm welcome awaits you!

And don’t forget — the clocks go back this Sunday! We’re returning to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which means an extra hour in bed!

Some folk will be saying HALLELUJAH to that!

📍 Thurso Crescent, Dundee
🕚 Sunday | 11.00 am (GMT)

Come as you are, bring a friend and join us! We look forward to seeing you on Sunday. God bless!

21/10/2026

Pause for Thought this week:

When Words Are Not Enough

Sixty years ago today at exactly 9:13am, tragedy struck the Welsh village of Aberfan. 144 lives were lost, including 116 children.

Six days later, as families gathered to say their final goodbyes, something incredibly moving happened.

They sang.

Among the hymns was Jesu, Lover of My Soul, with historical accounts recalling the Salvation Army’s involvement in providing music.

It reminds us that sometimes, when life feels overwhelming, words simply aren’t enough.

But a familiar hymn, a piece of music or a verse of Scripture can speak to our hearts when we cannot find the words ourselves.

“The Lord is near to those who are discouraged.” — Psalm 34:18 (GNT)

Faith doesn’t mean having all the answers. It means knowing that even in our darkest moments, we are not alone.

Today, we remember Aberfan. We remember the Community, We remember the lives lost, the families left behind, and the hope that can still shine through even the deepest darkness.

From all of us at Dundee Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army International Salvationist The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory

20/10/2026

🥶☕ Feeling the chill this morning? Come on in and warm up with us!

It’s a bit chilly outside, so why not escape the cold and pop into Dundee Salvation Army Open Café for a hot cuppa, a bite to eat and a friendly blether?

We’re OPEN TODAY from 11am–2:30pm!

☕ FREE tea & coffee
🥪 Pay what you can for a light lunch
❤️ Friendly faces, good company and community spirit

📍 Dundee Salvation Army, Thurso Crescent
🕚 TODAY | 11am–2:30pm

Whether you’re popping in for a quick cuppa or staying for lunch, there’s always a place for you at our table!

18/10/2026

🕯️ LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE! 🕯️

What a powerful morning of worship and praise we shared at Dundee Salvation Army, reflecting on how we can bring light into a world that often feels so dark.

📖 Through Ephesians 5:8–14, we were reminded that we are called to live as children of light.

With so many troubling stories in the news, and as Halloween approaches with its darker traditions and pagan origins, we reflected on how much our world needs the hope and light of Jesus.

🕯️ But what good is a candle if it just sits on a shelf gathering dust?

A candle is made to shine, and so are we!

We were challenged not to keep our faith to ourselves, living as though it’s “you in your little corner, and I in mine”, but to come together and let God’s light shine through our words, actions and kindness.

Imagine the difference we could make if we all allowed the light of Jesus to shine through us, right here in Dundee!

As we head into a new week, may we not simply speak about God’s light, but live it, bringing hope, love and kindness wherever we go.

The darker the world feels, the more important it is that we let our light shine. ✨

17/10/2026

What if you tried something different this Sunday?

A new week is just around the corner, but before it begins, why not spend a little time with God and with others?

At Dundee Salvation Army, Sunday mornings are about coming together, sharing in worship, encouraging one another and growing in faith.

Whether you’re curious about church, haven’t been for a while or come along every week, we’d love you to join us!

Come and enjoy worship, prayer, fellowship and the opportunity to explore God’s Word together.

📖 “Let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds.” — Hebrews 10:24

📍 Thruso Crescent, Dundee
🕚 Sunday | 11.00 am

A new week. A warm welcome. A place for you. Come as you are!

Address

265 Thurso Crescent
Dundee
DD24AU

Telephone

01382 630187

Website

https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/dundee

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