The Salvation Army, Canada
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The Salvation Army in Canada (nicknamed "Sally Ann") is the Canadian territory of a Christian church that is known for its charity work, with a motto of Giving Hope Today. The Salvation Army was formed in 1865 in London, England, and it began working in Canada in 1882. Today, it operates in 400 communities across Canada and in Bermuda.[2] The Salvation Army Archives are in Toronto, and the Salvation Army's Training College (formerly in Toronto) is in Winnipeg.
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The Salvation Army in Canada | |
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Classification | Christian |
Orientation | Holiness movement |
Governance | The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada[1] |
Associations | Canadian Council of Churches; World Communion of Reformed Churches; World Council of Churches |
Region | Canada (plus Bermuda) |
Headquarters | 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, Ontario |
Origin | 1882 (in Canada) |
Branched from | The Salvation Army |
Members | 15,743 soldiers 30,115 adherents |
Ministers | 611 active officers |
Places of worship | 285 corps (community churches) |
Official website | salvationarmy |
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