Mission Service

Women's Ministry

Family Ministries

A photo of a diverse group of women drinking coffee and laughing

Enabling, empowering and equipping diverse expressions of women’s ministry.

The Salvation Army champions spaces where women of all ages can gather to learn, worship and advocate for justice. We believe in ministry by, with and for women, rooted in community.

Within this territory, the Family Ministries team is committed to equipping diverse expressions of women’s ministry by offering:

Support and guidance to develop creative, context-driven ministry
Engaging resources to inspire and sustain local initiatives
Annual gatherings that celebrate and strengthen women’s voices

There are two key ways to connect:

Riverbank Women's Conference: An annual gathering for women to encounter God in worship and engage in Christian teaching
Riverbank Local: A new initiative to expand the spirit of Riverbank into local settings

In 1907, Florence Booth recognised the influence women held in their homes and communities, and founded the home league – a space for practical and spiritual empowerment.

What could women's ministry look like in your setting today? Contact familyministries@salvationarmy.org.uk to explore new possibilities or share your vision of a reimagined women’s ministry.

Emerging from the vibrant energy of the annual Riverbank Conference, Riverbank Local is a flourishing movement of women who are reimagining women's ministry in their local settings.

This locally-inspired expression is flexible and can be shaped by the needs of each group. It could be:

A creative and inspiring space for women of all ages and backgrounds to relax, connect, and grow in faith
A place where women can feel safe, comfortable, and can encounter God’s love
A starting point to inspire action, seek justice, and create change
A way to unite women across the territory to reimagine women’s ministry together

How to get involved

To join the Riverbank Local movement, start a conversation with the women and leadership team at your corps. To share ideas of how women's ministry could be shaped in your setting, please contact familyministries@salvationarmy.org.uk.

You will then receive details on how to connect with the Riverbank Local social media community and other expressions across the territory.

Riverbank Local resources

Branded materials are available for both corps-based and divisional expressions, including a pull-up banner. Please get in touch with familyministries@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information.