We are a Christian Church with a vision to impact Saffron Walden and the surrounding area with the Love of God in both Spiritual and practical ways.
The purpose of this site is to show you a little of what we do, where we do it, and how YOU can benefit.
We meet every Sunday at 10:30am for a service that usually lasts about an hour. Afterwards, everyone is warmly invited to stay for a hot drink and biscuits.
On the second Sunday of each month, our service has a more prayer‑focused feel. After a short break for a hot drink and biscuits, we also hold a Bible study, and everyone is welcome to join us for that too.
The Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland territory is divided into 14 divisions, and this church is in the ‘East of England Division’. To see more about the divisions in the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory, visit this page
London Marathon
Connie Attwood, one of our own, is taking on the London Marathon in support of The Salvation Army.
Alongside her Law studies at Cardiff University, Connie has been training hard for this demanding challenge, driven by a desire to help others.
Every pound she raises will go directly toward supporting the vital work of The Salvation Army.
If you’d like to encourage her and contribute to her fundraising, you can visit her JustGiving page using the link below.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/connie-attwood-2
We have a page where you can submit prayer requests; you can access it from this page.
Afternoon Tea at St Mary’s Saturday 11th July • 2–4.30pm
Join us for a welcoming Afternoon Tea as we shine a light on the work of Hope into Action, a charity helping people rebuild their lives after homelessness. Enjoy good company, cakes, and a warm community atmosphere.
Find out more
The Salvation Army in Saffron Walden is the lead church for Hope into Action in this town. The UK faces a profound homelessness crisis. Hope into Action empowers the church to respond and creates homes for those who have been homeless. For more information about Hope into Action, visit their website at www.hopeintoaction.org.uk
Transport Secretary thanks Salvation Army after Bedford incident
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has publicly thanked Salvation Army response teams for their support to emergency services and responders following the train collision near Bedford on 19 June, recognising their professionalism and compassion. Our teams worked in shifts from Friday evening through to Sunday evening to maintain a continuous presence, providing refreshments and pastoral support to the emergency services.
The Salvation Army provided critical on-the-ground support to emergency services and responders following the tragic train collision near Bedford on Friday, 19 June. Teams were deployed within hours of the incident and remained at the scene through the weekend, offering practical and emotional assistance to those working tirelessly in the aftermath.
The Salvation Army Community Services received a call to respond from British Transport Police at 6:50 pm and quickly mobilised The Salvation Army’s Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) from local teams including Bedford Congress Hall and Kettering Citadel. The operation continued from late Friday through to Sunday evening, with personnel working in shifts to maintain a continuous presence at the scene. For more information click here.
Please note that we no longer have a shop and cannot accept donations.