St Marys History
Evidence of The Salvation Army at St Marys can be traced back to the late 1800s but the current ministry in the area began in the 1950s.
What's in a name?
The Salvation Army in Australiahas long been known as the “Salvos” – a term of endearment given to it by the public it serves. But in the early days it seems that each local expression of The Salvati...
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Beginnings
It’s believed that The Salvation Army has had a presence in St Marys from as far back as the 1880s, but the official history books date the Army’s beginnings in the area from 1955 when a women’s meet...
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On a shoe-string
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the residential area of St Marys was developing at a phenomenal rate. The Salvation Army purchased a block of land, with the hope of one day building a hall for the work there. With the...
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St Marys pioneers
Despite having a growing family and a congregation of their own at Penrith to attend to, Captains Neil and Dorothy Young remained steadfastly committed to establishing a thriving Salvation Army at St Marys. By then...
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Always about people finding freedom
From the early days when St Marys was a small Salvation Army outpost on the outskirts of Sydney, to today when The Salvation Army in the area is as diverse and vibrant as the city it serves, The Salvation Army is about p...
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The Salvation Army in St Marys today
The Salvation Army remains a vibrant ministry in St Marys today. Sunday services are well attended, and activities during the week include Sunday church services, Bible studies and a women’s group called Home Leag...
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