I Go to the Salvation Army

Today, most Salvation Army corps do not think of themselves separate for juniors and seniors. However there are a number of activities especially for young people.
Young people in Exeter involved in the 'Fairtrade Fortnight'.

The Junior Meeting

Primary members look forward to the day when they can join the 'big school' as they sometimes call the Junior Meetings. Children from the age of seven meet together on a Sunday. They sing, pray and learn about the Bible and Salvation Army beliefs which are called doctrines.

A Junior Soldier is enrolled in a short ceremony during a meeting at the corps. Many boys and girls between the ages of seven and fourteen become Junior Soldiers, signing a card to confirm their promise. They believe that God will help them to keep his laws, and they promise to pray and to read the Bible so their knowledge of God will grow.

The Junior Soldiers work at an Award Scheme. Their leader, the Junior Soldier Sergeant, organizes all the work they do to earn badges. The first badge is the bronze award, in order to prepare them to be good soldiers.