Salvation Army corps Salvation Army corps A Salvation Army corps is local church organization and physical place of worship in The Salvation Army. Like the Christian term "church" a corps includes both the physical building and the body of members who attend at the building. In keeping with Salvationist convention in using military terminology, corps are sometimes casually known as barracks. Traditionally many corps buildings are alternatively called temples or citadels, such as Openshaw Citadel . The Salvation Army also uses the more traditional term "church" for some local congragations and their buildings. Corps are usually led by an officer or married officer
The Salvation Army in Australia The Army's Limelight Department was established as Australia's first film production company. Eighty-four cents in every dollar donated to The Salvation Army goes directly to those in need. This is one of the most efficient rates of any charity in Australia. It is thought that the name of the popular biscuit by Arnotts, SAO, stands for ‘Salvation Army Officer’. The Salvation Army helps more than one million Australians every year. In an average week, the Salvation Army provides an estimated: From these diverse activities, The Salvos have grown to be one of Australia's most respected charitable organisations, with a 2009