Tweed Heads History
The Salvation Army in Tweed Heads began as a centre in Murwillumbah more than 100 years ago, on 23 July, 1898. It has grown and changed over the years but one thing has remained the same: The Salvation Army is about people finding freedom.
It started at Murwillumbah
The Salvation Army in Tweed Heads began as a centre in Murwillumbah (pictured) more than 100 years ago, on 23 July 1898. Its first Salvation Army officer was Ensign Rosetta White.
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Women forging the way
At a time when women in ministry positions were unheard of in most other churches, The Salvation Army in Murwillumbah/Tweed Heads has hosted dozens of female Salvation Army officers. In fact, more than half of the Salvat...
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The Centre
In 1991, Murwillumbah Salvation Army changed its name to Tweed Heads Salvation Army, and in March 2000 a new building “The Centre” was opened at Banora Point (pictured) in Tweed Heads which remains The Salv...
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At the table
The Salvation Army in Tweed Heads is full of people who love to connect with others. When “The Centre” first opened, Connections Cafe was run by The Salvation Army as a place where people could connect with...
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The Vanuatu Connection
In August 2013, Ian and Marion Dooley, with Lucy Powis and Tweed Heads Salvation Army officer Major Darren Elsley, and his father Kevin Elsley from the Lismore Salvation Army, conducted an evangelical mission t...
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The Salvation Army in Tweed Heads today
The Salvation Army is an active and vibrant presence in the Tweed community, offering something for everyone.
Salvation Army Activities at “The Centre” include: Sunday Worship service at 10am, Kids Church o...
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