In 1908 John & Elizabeth Eason decided to inquire about the possibly of starting a S.A. Corps in Long Pond. They meet with Col. Reese, the head of the S.A. in Newfoundland and was granted permission and given a financial contribution to find land and build a citadel. With land donated from Mr. Abraham Dawe and the hard work of a few dedicated people, the first citadel was built with a seating capacity of approximately 40 people. Services began with the first Corps officer Lieutenant Langmade and John Eason became the Corps first Sergeant Major. In 1925 the citadel was enlarged to accommodate the growing congregation and a day school.

In 1959 under the leadership of Captain and Mrs. Harold Duffett, a new and larger citadel was opened and was the church home for the congregation until its last worship on Oct 13, 1985. On October 19, 1985 a new multi purpose facility was opened by Lieutentant Colonel William Kerr. The church family has grown considerably over the years and has accomplished much.

Records available:		Various Districts:

			Dedications	(1924-1946)	Box 1

			Dedications	(1916-1921)	Box 2 (with gaps)

			Dedications	(1892-1925)	Box 3

			Dedications	(1945-1952)	Box 4

			Dedications	(1886-1925)	Box 6

			Marriages	(1921-1945)	Box 7

There are no Vital Statistics Volumes available for this Parish They do have the All Newfoundland Births - Vital Statistics Division microfilm available for this parish at the PANL for the period from 1891 to1926 for baptisms and from 1891 to 1922 for marriages.

There are no death records available for this parish, however, there are microfilms at the PANL from the Vital Statistics Division from 1891 to 1949 for deaths.

The cemetery used is: Salvation Army Cemetery located on Readers Hill Road in Long Pond.