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The Salvation Army Church in Oshawa is a place for our whole community — a place to connect, explore faith, and find encouragement. We’d love for you to come see for yourself — plan your visit today!

Sunday Services are at 11:00 AM September through June and move to 10:30 AM in July and August for the Summer. Check the Church Calendar and Events to plan your visit in person or, check us out online, everyone is welcome. We’re in Oshawa, at 570 Thornton Road North.

For over 140 years, we’ve been part of the Oshawa community, sharing the love of Jesus and welcoming people of all ages. Whether you’re new or returning, there’s a place here for your whole family to connect, belong, and be uplifted. As part of The Salvation Army, we offer hope and support in Oshawa and across Canada—because everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and loved.

When you visit, you can expect:

  • Friendly people , warm welcome. If it’s your first time, we invite you to stop by our Welcome Centre. Our team would love to meet you and give you a welcome package as our gift to you.

  • Engaging worship – instrumental and vocal, a practical, Bible-based message

  • A safe, fun environment for kids. Your kids will love it here.
    We offer age-appropriate environments where they can learn about God in a fun, safe, and engaging way. Our volunteers are trained and background-checked.  Nursery (has staffed worker) is up to 3 years old (open at 10:30 a.m.), Children leave our service after about 45 minutes for Sunday School. Sunday School is grouped from grades JK to Grade 4 and Grade 5/6.

  • A place where you’re welcomed just as you are

No matter what stage, age, or life season you find yourself in,  there is a place for you in Oshawa at our church. We invite you to come just as you are and be part of this community of people who are striving together to discover God’s purpose and plan for their lives!

Join us at our Oshawa Church, where we celebrate faith and community!

Parking and Directions?
Join us in person any Sunday morning, there is ample free on-site parking. Most people arrive 15 – 20 minutes before the service starts to greet each other, have coffee or tea, and get seated, and often there will music starting about 10 minutes early. There are 2 entrances, one at the front of the church at the roundabout/drop-off area, and another at the rear of the church.  

What do I wear?
Some people get dressed up, some come dressed casual, and some come in their Salvation Army uniforms. Did you know that the uniform that some of the regular attenders wear, has been a wonderful way over the past 130 years in Oshawa, for the public to identify Salvation Army church members and strike up conversations or have their questions answered. 

 

For more Frequently Asked Questions on How the Salvation Army Differs from other churches …Click Here
For more on Our Beliefs and our Mission …Click Here

 

Welcome to Our Oshawa Church

Experience the warmth of our Oshawa Church and become part of our family!

Our Oshawa Church is dedicated to nurturing the spiritual growth of our community.

General Information:

Church and Office
570 Thornton Road North Oshawa, Ontario L1J 6T6
Phone Number: 905-436-0011  Oshawa.Office@salvationarmy.ca

Corps Officers / Pastors: Captains Colleen and Justin Gleadall
Office Administrative Assistant: Julie McIntyre
Youth Pastor: Breanna McIntyre, Victoria Reid (mat. leave)

Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am until 3:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am until 12:00 pm

Community and Family Services
45 King Street East Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1B2
Phone Number : 905-723-7422

Community and Family Services Director: Leigh Rowney

Programs:

  • Camp
  • Christmas Assistance
  • Community Garden
  • Counselling and Life Skills
  • Emergency Disaster Services

Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am until 4:30 pm
Please call before coming in.

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Doctrines

We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.

We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.

We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead – the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory.

We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.

We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.

We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.

We believe that we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.

We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming
of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.

We have several programs here at The Salvation Army Oshawa Temple that encourage people to get together, encourage one another, learn more about Jesus and even learn a new skill. Take a look on the other side of this page to see where you might be able to get involved.

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Email office.oshawa@salvationarmy.ca for more information on any of our programs.

SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday Worship Services take place weekly at 11:00 am from after Labour Day in September
until the end of June. And at 10:30 am from July until Labour Day.

MONDAY
9:30 am – COFFEE, COOKIES, & CONVERSATION
7:00 pm – MEN’S BALL HOCKEY (18 years old +)

TUESDAY
10:00 am – MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
1:30 pm – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
6:30 pm – BEGINNGER and YP BAND (7 years old +)

WEDNESDAY
9:30 am – LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
12:00 pm – C.A.M.E.O (For Seniors, 3rd week of month)
7:00 pm MEN/WOMEN BIBLE STUDY

THURSDAY
6:30 pm – SINGING COMPANY (Kids Choir)

FRIDAY
6:30 pm – JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP (Select Weeks)

SATURDAY
11:00 am – ADULT PICKLEBALL
6:00 pm – SENIOR YOUTH GROUP (Select Weeks)

SUNDAY

6:00 pm – SENIOR YOUTH BIBLE STUDY

At the Oshawa Church, we provide numerous programs to enrich your spiritual journey.

MISSION STATEMENT
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to cultivate a welcoming, Christ-centred, people-focused community where through service and outreach, we will share hope and care for one another.

HISTORY
The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 by Catherine and William Booth in London, England. We are now a worldwide Christian Church and organization operating in more than 130 countries and more than 400 communities across Canada. We all share one mission to share the love of Jesus and offer hope in a broken world.

OSHAWA
For over 140 years The Salvation Army has had a presence here in Oshawa. We are a church motivated by the love of Jesus and the good news found in the gospels. That is our driving force for the work we do in the community through our Community and Family Services, which includes a food bank, trustee program, counselling, Christmas assistance program, and other programs.

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Jesus says, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28, NLT

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We are so glad you have chosen to connect with us! For information about our programs, to connect with us or to be added to our weekly email list, please click Connect (above), complete and submit the form.

THE SALVATION ARMY OSHAWA LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Salvation Army Oshawa acknowledges the many Indigenous nations with longstanding relationships with the territories upon which our Church and our Community & Family Services are located. We acknowledge the land is covered under the Williams Treaties, and is part of the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

These ancestral and treaty lands; the present-day home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people is where we meet, share hope, and build community.

We reflect on knowing the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home. We are treaty people, it is our privilege to build relationships through reconciliation.

While we cannot undo the past, we are committed to a different future and doing our part to contribute to an equitable, just, and grace-filled society.

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Code of Conduct for all Mission Partners of The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda

1. Purpose
To provide mission partners with guidelines regarding their expected behaviour while undertaking work on behalf of TSA. The code of conduct states TSA’s commitment to operating in an ethical and legal manner that aligns with TSA’s mission, vision, values and Orders and Regulations. The code of conduct serves as a foundational standard for other conduct-related operating policies.

2. Basic Principles
All mission partners are expected to behave in ways that are aligned with TSA’s mission and values.

2.1. Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

2.2. Vision Statement
We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

2.3. Core Values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

3. Conduct Expectations
The code of conduct provides guidelines for mission partner conduct. The code of conduct cannot cover every possible situation; mission partners are responsible for considering each issue in the context of TSA’s mission and values, recognizing that individual conduct may be understood as a reflection of TSA’s values, image, integrity and public trust. If a mission partner is unsure of a situation and needs guidance about their conduct or has concerns about the conduct of another person, they should speak with their supervisor or HR/officer personnel representative.

Mission partners will:
3.1. Comply with TSA policies and procedures.
3.2. Follow all applicable laws and at no time participate in, or assist others to participate in, any illegal, criminal or unethical activities.
3.3. Conduct themselves at all times with honesty, integrity and transparency.
3.4. Perform their defined duties to the best of their ability.
3.5. Treat others, including other mission partners, funders, clients and the public, with respect, dignity, fairness and courtesy.
3.6. Promote and support a work environment that is inclusive of all people and respects their unique abilities, strengths and differences.
3.7. Identify actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest and disclose them to their supervisor to help minimize or eliminate the impact of such conflicts, which could influence or appear to influence their judgment and actions. Refer to GV 01.003 Conflict of Interest policy for additional direction and requirements.
3.8. Collect, use and disclose confidential information only in accordance with TSA policy and applicable privacy laws. Ensure all records, documents and communications are accurate and that privacy is maintained as required by GV
01.009 Privacy.
3.9. Conduct all business, service and ministry activities in a responsible manner, consistent with TSA’s values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.
3.10. Always strive to create and maintain the highest health, safety, wellness and environmental standards in all facilities and work areas.
3.11. Take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of oneself and others and report accidents (however minor) and near-misses (accidents that almost happened), risky behaviours, and instances where equipment and/or building
deficiencies could compromise the safety of a workplace.
3.12. Use information technology, including internet and email, in a professional and appropriate manner, in accordance with TSA policy (IT 02.001 Computers and Information Technology Acceptable Use).
3.13. Ensure they are fit to work and able to perform assigned duties as required by their job description safely, satisfactorily and in compliance with HR 10.002 Substance Impairment in the Workplace.

TSA expects mission partners will not:
3.14. Act in a discriminatory, harassing or violent way toward others.
3.15. Use their position in order to gain an advantage over or exploit the vulnerability of others.
3.16. Destroy or take for personal use any items belonging to or safeguarded by TSA without prior written approval.
3.17. Solicit (money or goods) from clients, donors, vendors, contractors or any person in a position to benefit from their association with TSA. Mission partners will adhere to the requirements of HR 04.002 Gifts, Speaking Fees, and Testimonials policy.
3.18. Give the appearance that they are speaking on behalf of TSA when not authorized to do so or engage in any activity that would negatively impact TSA’s reputation, brand or public image, including the use of personal social media
accounts.
3.19. Initiate contact with the media or respond to their inquiries, and instead will refer all media inquiries to their supervisor, their public relations representative or TSA’s communications department.
3.20. Use, abuse or misuse paid time, TSA resources or the equipment assigned to them.
3.21. Misuse their authority, abuse power, act irresponsibly, retaliate against someone who reports misconduct or exclude others from workplace events.

4. Officers: Orders and Regulations
In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the code of conduct and Orders and Regulations, the latter shall take precedence.

5. Violation of the Code
If a mission partner believes the law, the code of conduct or TSA’s policies may have been violated or are about to be violated, they should inform their supervisor or report their concern through the Whistleblower hotline (see GV 01.008 Whistleblower policy).

Violation of the code of conduct is a serious matter and could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.