Scarborough Citadel Church of The Salvation Army

Scarborough Citadel
A Community Church of the Salvation Army

A Place to Belong!

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About Us

Our History

The Salvation Army began in 1865 when William Booth, a minister in London, England gave up the comfort of his pulpit and decided to take his message into the streets where it would reach the poor, the homeless, the hungry and the destitute.

His original aim was to send converts to established churches of the day, but soon he realized that the poor did not feel comfortable or welcome in the pews of most of the churches and chapels of Victorian England. Regular churchgoers were appalled when these shabbily dressed, unwashed people came to join them in worship.

Booth decided to found a church especially for them — the East London Christian Mission. The mission grew slowly, but Booth's faith in God remained undiminished.

Today’s Salvation Army has diverse congregations, embracing people of all ages, cultures and demographics. In over 106 nations around the world, we continue to work where the need is greatest, guided by faith in God and love for all people.

For a more in depth presentation of the Salvation Army, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvation_army . Just don't forget to come back and see how this movement manifests itself in this place!

Our Beliefs

The Salvation Army is a Christian organization and part of the universal Christian Church.

Its message and the lifestyle it advocates are based on the Bible’s teaching. Its work is to make known the good news about Jesus Christ and to persuade people to become His followers. Everything The Salvation Army does is rooted in the faith of its members. The confidence Salvationists have in a loving and caring God finds outward expression in their love for humanity and their practical response to human need.

Sunday Services

We worship on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Our services provide an opportunity for worship, celebration, prayer, reflection, and practical instruction from the Bible. Music is a blend of traditional hymns and contemporary songs, accompanied by piano, brass band and rhythm ensemble.

Mission Statement (Canada)

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision Statement

Reaching...
With Christ as our center; we will create and nurture a vibrant, integrated network of worship services, programs and community services to meet the holistic needs of our congregation and community.

Connecting...
As members of the body of Christ, we will each own the responsibility to create connections that will link the congregation and also partner strategically with our community and other partners.

Growing...
We are committed to developing a congregation that is a church for all peoples, which will encourage individuals to choose how to utilize their spiritual gifts, talents and abilities.

A Place to Belong!

"Welcome!"

For the past 50 years, Scarborough Citadel, a community church of the Salvation Army, has made its home at the corner of Warden and Lawrence Avenues in Scarborough.

Neighbourhoods have evolved, storefronts have come and gone, but our church has remained as a symbol of hope to all who enter in. Our mission is to be a transforming influence in this community by sharing the love of God and meeting people at their point of need.

It is our hope and prayer that as you explore this site, you will sense a warm welcome and discover that it's a place to belong!

Are you lonely?

There are thousands of people in our community who are isolated – seniors, young families, and newcomers to Canada. With this in mind, we offer the following…

Informal cafė programs Sally Ann Cafe where people can linger over a cup of coffee and find a listening ear
Conversation Classes for those seeking to improve their English-speaking skills

Are you hungry?

It’s not always easy to make ends meet, trying to keep up with the demands of living in a big city. For those in need of assistance, we offer…

an on-site food bank
a Christmas assistance program
a variety of other programs designed to help in practical ways

Are you hungry for the Word of God?

As a Christian church, we are convinced that peace and contentment in this life depend on developing a relationship with Jesus Christ. In an effort to promote this understanding, we offer the following…

worship services that provide time for celebration, reflection, and prayer
a Sunday School program during the worship service which challenges and teaches our young people what it means to be a friend of God
Bible Studies for different age groups and interests

Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer?

As one of the largest non-governmental providers of social services the Salvation Army is dependant upon the donations of the community of which we are a part, not only for finances, but of peoples time. Many opportunities exist for the general public to help us help the unfortunate. Some examples of this include ...

For details on any point of interest please contact our corps office at:

Phone: (416) 759-1721 Fax: (416) 759-2822
Email: office@scarboroughcitadel.ca

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