Shellharbour & Kiama History
The Salvation Army opened its doors in Kiama in 1884 and today the Salvos remain a vibrant presence, with a worship centre in Shellharbour and various ministries in the area.
Early beginnings
The Salvation Army opened its doors in Kiama on 20 December, 1884, just four years after it first began in Australia in a park in Adelaide. Its first officer was a Captain Skinner. It remained a presence in Kiama for mor...
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Our home in Shellharbour
In 1988, The Salvation Army opened a new worship and community centre on the Corner of Leawarra & Ulster Avenues, Barrack Heights, where it remains today. The photo on the right, from the opening day, is of Colonel J...
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Salvo Greats, past and present
The Salvation Army in the Shellharbour/Kiama area has produced its fair share of outstanding Salvationists and supporters.
An early supporter of The Salvation Army in Kiama, Mr Robert Booth, is credited with g...
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Always about people finding freedom
From its early days when The Salvation Army band used to march down the main streets of Kiama and Shellharbour and perform open-air meetings, to today when Salvos can be found providing welfare assistance or running chil...
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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 in the Shellharbour and Kiama area can access welfare assistance by calli...
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The Salvation Army in Shellharbour today
The Salvation Army remains a vibrant presence in Shellharbour and surrounds today, with worship meetings held every Sunday at 10am and 6pm. Various groups run throughout the week for young and old:
• Mini Mu...
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