Nambucca History
The Nambucca River Salvation Army began its days as the Macksville Salvation Army in the early 1900s. Today, it’s a vibrant expression of God’s love in the Nambucca area.
An Army by another name
The Nambucca River Salvation Army began its days as the Macksville Salvation Army. Its first mention in The Salvation Army newspaper The War Cry was on 29 August 1914: Macksville is not yet reckoned among Salvation...
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Women forging the way
At a time when a woman in a ministry position was unheard of in most other churches, The Salvation Army in Macksville was uniquely led by women officers until 1951 when it was closed. It was re-opened in January 1955 und...
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Making music - Salvo Country Band
The Salvation Army in Macksville has a long history of musical excellence. In the early days the band used to march down the main street, calling people to open-air meetings or back to the hall for worship. Things have c...
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Making music - Youth Music Team
The Nambucca River Salvation Army Youth Music Team was formed in 2009. It leads worship at Sunday Kids Church and plays at Salvation Army youth events.
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The Salvation Army in Nambucca River today
The Nambucca River Salvation Army remains a vibrant presence in the community today. Nearly every day of the week something is happening at our River Street centre, from children’s youth, men’s women’...
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