Northern Beaches History
In the late 1800s Salvationists used to travel to the seaside resort of Manly to conduct beach evangelism. From that, a new expression of Salvation Army ministry grew, with two women - Captain and Lieutenant Smith - placed in charge of the first church in 1894.
Early beginnings
In the 1800s, Manly was Sydney’s favourite seaside resort. Before The Salvation Army had an official presence in the suburb, Salvationists would travel to the beaches to conduct open-air evangelism. Salvation Army...
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Tent City
Manly also became a popular site for Salvation Army gatherings with a large, congress-like camp being held there at a site called Fuller’s Paddock.
During the final weeks of 1897, under the direction of Colonel Es...
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The Elizabeth Jenkins Connection
Elizabeth Jenkins was a local owner of several lots of land in the Collaroy area in the late 1800s. She was an enthusiastic, even eccentric, Christian very impressed by the Army’s approach. Her first gift to the S...
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Manly Greats - Lily Hoepper
The Salvation Army in Manly has produced some outstanding Salvationists over the years. In the 1930s, the young Lily Robinson was invited by Mrs Lily Salton to attend the Salvation Army Company Meetings at Dee Why. She a...
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Manly Greats - Louanne Mitchell
Present day 'greats' include Manly Salvation Army officer, Captain Louanne Mitchell
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The Salvation Army on the northern beaches today
The Salvation Army remains a vibrant presence on Sydney’s northern beaches today, with two churches (in Manly and Dee Why), two Aged Care Plus centres and the Warringah Place Aged Care Plus Retirement Village.
Dee...
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In times of need
It’s often said that The Salvation Army has a ministry of “presence” – of “being there” in times of need.
People in need on the northern beaches can find help, community and enco...
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