Christmas

At Christmas, we celebrate the good news that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was born into the world. His birth is a gift from God of peace, hope, love and joy for all people.

On the night of Jesus’ birth, the angel said, “I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord’” (Luke chapter 2, verses 10-11, NIV).

This “great joy” refers to a feeling of calm even in chaos; happiness despite heartache. That's because the joy of Jesus is centred on a belief in God’s goodness and grounded in hope that one day everything will be put right.

So, however your Christmas looks this year, we invite you to explore Jesus’ joy, goodness and promise of new beginnings with us. Come along to one of our Christmas events, find support so you can experience joy this Christmas, or discover ways you can give a gift of joy to others.

Salvos team members wrapping Christmas presents

We can support you with food and gifts

If times are tough, and you need financial assistance, we encourage you to contact your local Salvation Army. We’d love to help you experience joy this Christmas.

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People laughing and spending time together at Christmas

Get involved this Christmas

Through food and gift drives, volunteering and donations, you can give a gift of joy and new beginnings to others this Christmas.

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Salvos Officer assisting in finding a home for Sophie, a mother.

Not everyone has joy at Christmas

Sophie and her daughter faced an impossible decision—stay in a violent home or become homeless. But one call to the Salvos transformed their lives.
This Christmas, you can offer safety and the hope for a new beginning to families like Sophie’s.

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Christmas message from The Salvation Army’s leader

The Salvation Army has been serving people in need in Australia for more than 140 years. We are passionate about our vision to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus. Our love for Jesus inspires us to care for people and work alongside them to see their lives transformed.

If you’re curious about Jesus, about The Salvation Army’s mission and how it all connects to the way the Salvos celebrate Christmas, a great place to start is by watching the below message from our Territorial Leader, Commissioner Miriam Gluyas, then explore the links on this page for more information.