Salvation Army’s 130th Anniversary Events
The Salvation Army will celebrate its 130th anniversary in Bermuda with free community events from September 25 to 27, including a proclamation ceremony, concert, march and worship service.
A spokesperson said, “The Salvation Army in Bermuda has a weekend of 130th Anniversary celebrations for the entire community to enjoy. Commencing September 25 – 27th, all events are free as a thank you to our local community for all the support provided over these 130 years.”
The celebrations will begin with a proclamation on the steps of City Hall in Hamilton on Friday [Sept 25] at 12.30pm, with all welcome to attend.
The spokesperson said, “Local Bermuda Leadership will be involved including Town Crier Ed Christopher, Mayor Michael Branco, His Excellency the Governor of Bermuda, Andrew Murdoch, MP Tinee Furbert, former Mayor Charles Gosling, The Salvation Army Bermuda Area Commander Captain Alfred Esdaille, the Territorial Leaders for The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda, Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, and music from The Salvation Army 130th Anniversary Band, among other special participants.”
A free pre-concert meet and greet will take place in the Ruth Seaton James foyer on Saturday [Sept 26] from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
The spokesperson said, “So many people are connected to the Salvation Army either through attending Sunday School, Brownies, Girl Guides, [Cub] Scouts, Boy Scouts, Youth Group, Singing Company, Church or have been a recipient, donor or volunteer of community services offered.
“This is a time to reunite with friends and neighbours. There will be a photo booth where you can capture these reunions. Lots of old photos will be on display to reminisce over. Make a voluntary love offering or register on the night to help with Christmas Kettles. Light refreshments will be served.”
The 130th Anniversary Concert will follow at 6.00pm in the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium, with free admission. Performers will include an Anniversary Band consisting of Salvation Army and Bermuda Regiment bands, anniversary Songsters, a Singing Company and an anniversary timbrel brigade.
The spokesperson said, “Flying in from Canada just for this occasion is guest brass trombone soloist and Bermudian Salvationist Kevin Hayward.”
On Sunday [Sept 27], a March of Witness will begin at 9.00am at the corner of Front and Court Streets, by the old fire station, with all welcome to participate.
The spokesperson said, “We’ll journey from the site of Hamilton Citadel’s first meeting venue, along Court Street, past the location where the Salvation Army’s Hamilton Citadel’s Booth Memorial Hall once stood on to Angle Street with a special ‘mark time’ at the home of our oldest living Salvationist, before finishing at North Street Citadel for the 10:00 a.m. Anniversary Service.”
The anniversary worship service will take place at the Salvation Army North Street Citadel on Sunday [Sept 27] at 10.00am, with all welcome to attend.
Providing background on the organisation, the spokesperson said, “The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Bermuda in 1896 and has grown to become one of the largest direct providers of social services in the country.
“The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people in Bermuda and in more than 130 countries around the world.
“Its community and social service activities include: hunger relief for individuals and families through food banks in Hamilton, Somerset and St. Georges and feeding programs; shelter for people experiencing homelessness and support for those needing housing; rehabilitation for those struggling with substance-use recovery; soup van delivering meals to the homeless, Christmas assistance such as food hampers and toys; after-school programs, camps for children and youth; and life-skills classes and so much more.
“When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community.”
For further information, contact Captain Dennis Maybury on 747-0199 or email dennis.maybury@salvationarmy.bm.
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