Indeed it is. I used to go to Bible study at our local Sally Ann. And sometimes to Sunday services. It is an offshoot of Methodism. One thing that is guaranteed when you go to Salvation Army services is GOOD traditional music. They often have a small brass ensemble at worship too.
I highly recommend attending a Salvation Army Sunday service, at least once, just for the experience.
I am shocked that anyone would harbor hatred for the Salvation Army. Its history goes back 150 years. Its founder was William Booth an amazing man with a very interesting biography. He worked with the most miserable souls in 19th century London. The Salvation Army is one of the greatest humanitarian organizations in the whole world.
Nationally 82 cents per dollar donated goes directly to the needy...and some local Corps have even lower overhead.
The charity is almost without parallel.
However, I cannot in good conscience call a religious organization which disavows Baptism and the Lord’s Supper a Church.
This new attitude about the SA is an indication of how rotted out some of society has become.
I grew up in old-style Methodism and have always enjoyed running into remnants of it. Maybe I will check out SA some day.