About Salvation Army Community Church
Salvation Army Community Church in Birkenhead, Merseyside, belongs to the Salvation Army family of churches. The congregation meets at 179 Old Chester Road, Birkenhead. Up-to-date service times and contact details are published on the church's website at www.salvationarmy.org.uk/rock-ferry.
The Salvation Army family of churches carries a long and particular story within the wider Church. The Salvation Army was founded by William and Catherine Booth in the East End of London in 1865 and is known as much for its social work as for its worship. Local churches, called corps, combine Sunday services with food banks, debt advice, homelessness support and, famously, brass bands. There are around 600 corps across the UK and Ireland. The tradition traces its modern form to 1865. As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts around 600 corps in the UK and Ireland.
It belongs to the broad community of churches across England, where the parish system has shaped local life for more than a thousand years. Birkenhead lies within Merseyside, whose county town is Liverpool. The church forms part of the wider Salvation Army presence across Merseyside.
If you are thinking of visiting, there is no need to book: most congregations are delighted to see new faces. Getting there is usually easiest on foot or by local bus, since on-site parking can be scarce, and anyone who needs step-free access should contact the church beforehand to check what the building offers.
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Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Salvation Army Community Church?⌄
Salvation Army Community Church is at 179 Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 3TB.
What denomination is Salvation Army Community Church?⌄
Salvation Army Community Church is part of the Salvation Army family of churches. The Salvation Army was founded by William and Catherine Booth in the East End of London in 1865 and is known as much for its social work as for its worship.
When are services at Salvation Army Community Church?⌄
Service times for Salvation Army Community Church are not yet listed in our directory. Check https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/rock-ferry or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does Salvation Army Community Church have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/rock-ferry.
What is the phone number for Salvation Army Community Church?⌄
You can ring Salvation Army Community Church on +44 151 645 3431. A quick call is the surest way to confirm service times and any special events.
How do I get to Salvation Army Community Church?⌄
The church is at 179 Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Use the map and directions link on this page, and allow a little extra time if you are driving, as parking near the building may be limited.
Is Salvation Army Community Church accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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