Music forms an integral part of Salvation Army worship and evangelism. Bands, songster brigades, youth choirs and worship groups are an important part of church life and public events. For many non-Salvationists they are the most recognisable feature of The Salvation Army. Early Salvationist musicians drew upon a rich heritage of British singing and band playing, including contemporary church and temperance bands. Our founder William Booth was keen to distinguish the music of The Salvation…

After an administrative difficulty arose, Majors Bram and Lorraine Holland had to once again retire! The couple who having served for so long and so well since first becoming members of the church in 1978, retired for the first time in 2006! They had served social centres and churches around the country before settling in at the Whittlesey Citadel in 1996. Then they answered the call to look after the Littleport community which resulted in…

Boundless Did you know that The Salvation Army is in 136 countries round the world? Also did you know that from 1st July to 5th July this year, The Salvation Army celebrated 150 years of ministry and mission. Yes, The Salvation Army worldwide has been in existence for 150 years and in Littleport it has been here for 127 years. The big celebration took place at the 02 Arena in London and thousands of Salvationists…