Origins

=﻿ Origins=




 * On July 2nd 1865 a new religion called **The Christian Revival Society** was created by **William and Catherine Booth** of London, England.


 * The married couple were Methodist Preachers who wanted to bring faith to the **"un-churched"** poor people. They wanted their religion to focus on charitable and moral dedication to God and his people. They, as well as there fellow followers, pledged to spread the Gospel of Jesus.


 * The motto preached by the followers of the religion is:

//"With heart to God, and hand to man"//

help a fellow man/woman.
 * This motto refers to how followers actions must resemble their faith and love for god, as they


 * In 1967, The Religion was called **The Christian Mission in the East End of London**


 * Also, In 1867, the church began offering schooling, reading rooms, penny banks, soup kitchens, and money relief for the poor people everywhere.


 * In 1878, the present name, **The Salvation Army**, was first established.


 * In 1882, **The Salvation Army**, first appeared in Canada.