Living History is an ongoing series showcasing just a small assortment of the more than 350,000 items housed at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre in Toronto. This month, we highlight Salvationist Cecil Mouland’s Bible, like him, a survivor of the SS Newfoundland. In early March 1914, eight young men from the northeast Newfoundland and Labrador

Studies consistently show that gen Z is drawn into communities where faith is openly talked about and clearly practised.

Women's ministries group in Bermuda encourages participant.

Paul Carew, leadership development secretary, shares his thoughts on how the Army’s leadership is evolving, the importance of staying mission-focused, and what gives him hope for the Army’s future.

Dr. Lucinda talks about her spiritual journey, from encountering God as a child to her leadership at The Willows church today, and how she lives out her faith in her medical practice.

Practical suggestions for how Salvationists and other ministry units can practise reconciliation.

With A Salvation Army Chaplain in World War I, Dr. R. Gordon Moyles has collected and and annotated Robert Penfold’s wartime letters for a new generation of readers, providing a look into an overlooked aspect of Salvation Army history.

The Loren Hotels Group has donated furniture and household items to The Salvation Army in Bermuda, which will primarily support the Army’s shelter programs. The hotel group is currently redeveloping the former Elbow Beach Hotel property into a new hospitality site. During an initial walkthrough of the location, members of the construction team noticed that furnishings in some rooms, such as beds, chairs and lamps, had been left behind in good condition. “Instead of throwing all this out, we wanted to give others a chance to use it,” says Billy Dixon of the Loren Hotels Group. “There was no reason for it to go to waste.”

“I hit rock bottom and ended up on the street in Port Coquitlam, B.C., where I met my girlfriend,” Jon Armstrong says. “We spent five years in Abbotsford on the streets, living in a tent, because back then I was unfit for shelters.” But then he met The Salvation Army.  Now, as an employee at The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Abbotsford, Jon uses his story and experiences to better assist those who come to the centre for help overcoming their issues. “If I can show even one person that it’s possible, that’s all I need.”

For people who are experiencing homelessness, the first few months after transitioning into housing can be challenging. The transition can come with financial stresses, food insecurity, trouble navigating systems and resources, and adapting to independent living. Welcome Home, a program launched by The Salvation Army’s community and family

In August, The Salvation Army in Fernie, B.C., celebrated 125 years of active service in the community. A moving prayer breakfast at a local hotel kicked off the anniversary weekend, followed by a family fun afternoon in the parking lot of the thrift store with a dunk tank, bouncy castle, games, a free barbecue and live music by an ensemble of

In early October, 64 delegates from across the Canada and Bermuda Territory gathered in Toronto to participate in the annual Explore Your Call weekend. This year marks the first time the event was hosted at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at territorial headquarters, which provided a unique, intentional opportunity for those exploring

Leadership has never felt like a solo journey for me. From the very beginning of my calling to Salvation Army officership, I often wrestled with doubt. My first instinct was usually, “Me, Lord, really?” That inner hesitation, what many call imposter syndrome, was a voice that questioned whether I truly belonged in leadership. Over the years, I

NEW & NOTABLE No Address Inspired by true events, No Address tells the moving story of a group of individuals experiencing homelessness. Released by Robert Craig Films, it is a powerful narrative about hope, humanity and resilience, following characters as they navigate life without a physical address. Through their stories, the film sheds

“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.”—1 Corinthians 12:12 Across the vast and diverse continent of Africa, The Salvation Army’s ministry—faithful service through corps and community development projects such as hospitals, health clinics and schools—is inspiring. Over many