Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a mainstream Protestant church.
Its beliefs are based entirely on the Bible. Salvationists are passionate about these beliefs, and have a strong desire to fight the evils of the world and save other people from sin and damnation.
Salvationists hold their beliefs with "infectious joy". They "glorify their Lord by living as rejoicing Christians. The world has gloom and sadness enough of its own. The joy of the Lord is the strength of the Army spirit."
Festivals/Ceremonies
The Salvation Army does not recognise any "sacraments", such as baptism or communion, as essential.
The Army has its own ceremony for becoming a member of the church (a Soldier) - the equivalent of baptism or confirmation - but the army ceremony does not involve water and is not sacramental.
The Army does not ban Salvationists from getting baptised in another church if they wish to do so.
For more information visit the Salvation Army website.