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Founding of the East London Christian Mission

When
1865
Where
London's East End
Part of
William and Catherine Booth found the Christian Mission in East London

William and Catherine Booth established the East London Christian Mission in 1865, focusing on converting the poor and marginalized in London's East End.

The mission was founded in 1865 as the 'East London Christian Mission' in London. It grew from 'The Christian Revival Society' which held evening meetings for repentance. The mission targeted alcoholics, prostitutes, and other 'undesirables' unwelcome in polite Christian society, prompting the Booths to start their own church.

Sources

  1. Salvation Army Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  2. William Booth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01

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