Fairfield History
The Salvation Army in Fairfield began as an “outpost” of the Liverpool Salvation Army in 1936. Today, it remains a vibrant expression of God’s love in Sydney’s south-west.
Outpost beginnings
The Salvation Army in Fairfield began as an “outpost” of the Liverpool Salvation Army in April 1936. Meetings were held at the School of Arts building. Less than four years later, the Fairfield Outpost was...
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Fairfield Greats - The Melody Girls
Majors Flo Whittaker and Ruth Smith were stationed at Fairfield from 1960 to 1961. The pair was well known as "The Melody Girls".
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Fairfield Greats - The Little Army Lady
Another Fairfield “Great” was Salvation Army local treasurer L. Hooper. Known as “The Little Army Lady” in Fairfield, Mrs Hooper held the position of treasurer at the Fairfield Salvation...
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In times of need
It’s said that The Salvation Army has a ministry of presence, of “being there” in times of need. For the team at FYRST, The Salvation Army’s Follow-On Youth Recovery Support Team in Fairfield,...
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The Salvation Army in Fairfield today
The Salvation Army remains a vibrant presence in Fairfield today at its Fairfield West location. Weekly activities include connect groups, home league (a women’s group), men’s fellowship and a courtyard caf...
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