• Community welcomes Salvos marchers
The Salvation Army’s Social Mission and Community Engagement teams led a group of Salvos in the Midsumma Pride March in Melbourne on Sunday 2 February.
The Salvation Army’s Major Stuart Glover explains: “Our involvement in events such as these centres around our commitment to inclusion and effective inclusive practice, enabling The Salvation Army to be recognised as a safe and welcoming space for all people, especially those most vulnerable.”
The Salvation Army representatives are always warmly welcomed as they march.
“Thousands of community members lined the streets, showing us such grace, love and thanks for being there,” said Nicole Telfer, LGBTIQA+ Specialist-Social Mission and Community Engagement. “Now more than ever, it’s vital we show that we are a movement committed to acceptance and unconditional love for all people. All are welcome here.”
A key part of the Salvation Army's international mission statement is that “Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.”
Relevant links on The Salvation Army’s commitment to inclusion:
