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What to Expect
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. Please note that for special events and Holiday services, parking can fill earlier, with overflow parking across the road at the Tim Hortons plaza. Click here for google map
What is the Sunday service like?
Never been to church? Never been to the Salvation Army Community Church? Been away from church for a while? …no worries. Expect a warm, friendly welcome at the front doors, and a worship service full of traditional and modern music that lasts about 70 minutes …depending on how the spirit moves in the service. Doors open at 10:30am & the musical prelude to the 11am church service starts at 10:50am. Sermons are topical and applicable to everyday life. We conclude the service by having you exit starting from the back row to help maintain social distancing. We help others feel inspired and look to the future, anticipating a life that honours God. As a Bible believing Christian Church, we aim to connect people to Jesus Christ and to each other through worship, fellowship and service in our community.
What is the music like on Sundays?
The Salvation Army believes in lots of music to help praise and worship the lord. We do that through adult and youth musical groups that participate on Sunday services and other musical events. Most often you will experience the adult Brass Band, Choir, and modern Praise and Worship team, but usually once a month the youth and children’s brass bands, choirs, or timbrels might be adding to the worship service …they all exist to use their vocal, instrumental and technical abilities to exalt and magnify the Lord, encourage God’s people to worship the Lord, prepare hearts to respond to God’s word, provide both traditional & contemporary tones to church worship. Every member of each music team is committed to using his/her skills with the primary purpose of giving God the glory, honor and praise that He deserves. As the bible says: “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord” Ephesians 5:18-19, and “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord” Psalm 100:1
Youth on Sundays?
Whether your child is a preschooler, in high school, or anywhere in between, we love what is going on here at the Salvation Army with the youth and we welcome newcomers! Parents and their children in grades up to 7, spend the first 45 minutes in the Sunday service as a family for lots of worship music, before going to classes at sermon time. All children are kept in class until their parents pick them up at the end of the service. Keep in mind we have weekly jr youth groups and senior youth bible study/fun time Sunday nights 6:30-8:30pm. We have 2 youth pastors who love getting to know your child and we offer a variety of age-specific, fun, God-centered programs to keep them in great peer relationships and growing in their relationship with God. All our programs aim to teach young people, age appropriately, about the fundamentals of Christian faith, what it means to be a Christian, how we live that out in our daily life, and what it means to be a Christian in The Salvation Army. It’s wonderful that the youth have a close relationship with our youth pastors, that they feel they can share anything, anytime, and receive Godly mentoring in return. No matter what age your child is and whether or not you attend our church, we would love to have them be part of this ever-growing ministry!
On-Site Supervised Nursery/Toddler Room on Sundays?
Parents and babies/toddlers are encouraged to enjoy the service in the sanctuary with everyone else, but as we all know kids will be kids even during church time. We have a paid early childcare worker on duty during Sunday services so you can drop your child off in the nursery/toddler room and enjoy the church service. Should they need to reach you during the service they will text you.
What do I wear?
Whatever you like is the short answer. Some 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.
What type of people attend?
We’re a church for everyday people, where you can come as you are to connect with God in a way that makes sense. Whether you’re exploring the Christian faith or a church regular, there’s something for you. If you wish to begin to build relationships with people who care, a place to belong to a community of faith, and a place to become a person of purpose …this is a place for you too. Everyone is invited and everyone who comes through our doors gets loved by us just as they are by God. We’re not perfect, in fact we’re all broken people, but we try not to hide our brokenness, not to discriminate against anyone for any reason and not to reject others in their brokenness. We seek to walk together in brokenness knowing that the love of God and our mutual love and acceptance will lead us to wholeness. A warm welcome awaits you to our church family. Please join us at any time. Call our office with any inquiries or should you wish a visit from our pastors (905 436-0011). Our church seeks to lead people into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. We want to be known as a church with a huge welcome mat.
How long has the Oshawa church been active?
Our church has been in Oshawa since 1884. Click here for more on our Oshawa history
What Denomination is the Salvation Army?
The Salvation Army stemmed from the Methodist church, mainly to worship God and spread God’s love through serving more in the community. Click here to see what we believe
What else does the church do in Oshawa …downtown?
With our heart to God and hand to man, our church also has a downtown ministry that offers practical assistance to individuals and families not only in Oshawa but throughout Canada and in 128 countries throughout the world. Last year in Canada over 1.7 million people were helped. In Oshawa we help those less-fortunate with food, clothes and furniture. Our mobile outreach team provides hot meals weekly in the Oshawa downtown core. Other programs include our Christmas Toy and food hamper distribution, children’s camps and our community garden. We also are able to offer counselling for: abuse, addictions, anger, depression, grief, theft, parenting skills, low self esteem, as well as spiritual guidance. Our ministry gives us the chance of Giving Hope Today to those that access our services.
Why does the Salvation Army offer so much help to the disadvantaged?
Our church and many of our regular attendees do what we do because we are a people who have been loved by God, and who love Jesus. That means that every salvationist, each one who wears that uniform, and many who don’t wear it, has experienced God in a personal way and has a personal relationship because of the gift of His only Son.God’s word says this: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another … Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” (Colossians 3:12-14 NIV) Service doing good to those disadvantaged is the overflow of discipleship. It seeks to extend God’s grace and mercy to others for His glory and not our own. We serve as an expression of love and stewardship of grace, marked by humility, generosity and hospitality.
Can I volunteer?
There are many volunteer opportunities downtown at the food bank, thrift store and at the church in small group ministries. At the church there are many groups that gather to get things done with great fellowship along the way: Community garden, Church gardening, Kitchen helpers (coffee/tea/food), Greeters, Ushers, Media team helpers (video cameras and audio/streaming), Sunday Prep (folding bulletins/Welcome folders), Tuesday night canteen truck for homeless. At Christmas there is a great need in our church gym as we prep the huge Oshawa toy drive, and standing on the Christmas kettles at the shopping centres. Just call the office if you have the time and interest 905-436-0011
How can I meet new people?
You will meet many people before and after the church service, helping out volunteering in small group ministries, in small group bible studies, and on Sunday nights at larger group bible studies. Mondays we meet up for ball hockey at night, and daytime gatherings are available for men and women too. Every Sunday we have drinks before and after the church service to help facilitate social time. Our welcome centre has all the info on weekly programs for you to participate in. Just let us know if you wish to attend any of the above, or if you have an idea for a new small group to establish here at church or a bible study at your home.
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General Information:
Church and Office
570 Thornton Road North Oshawa, Ontario L1J 6T6
Phone Number: 905-436-0011
Corps Officers / Pastors: Captains Colleen and Justin Gleadall
Office Administrative Assistant: Julie McIntyre
Youth Pastor: Victoria Reid
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.
Church and Office
570 Thornton Road North Oshawa, Ontario L1J 6T6
Phone Number: 905-436-0011
Corps Officers / Pastors: Captains Colleen and Justin Gleadall
Office Administrative Assistant: Julie McIntyre
Youth Pastor: Victoria Reid
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
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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