Setting A Big Table

At Bloor Central Corps, a community meal is a picture of the kingdom of God.

Features
It’s Saturday evening, and my wife, Jess, and I set out for the 7ate9 community meal at Bloor Central Corps in Toronto. On the subway, we run into Joe, who’s also headed there, and he shares the inconveniences and delays he’s faced on the way. Exiting Ossington Station at Delaware Avenue, we cross paths with other familiar

Full STEAM Ahead

Day camp is expanding The Salvation Army’s reach and impact in Bermuda.

Features

The Salvation Army in Bermuda is offering three new day camps—STEAM, CREATE and sports—as part of a revamped camping ministry.

By the Numbers

For 42 years, The Salvation Army has been Shelley Toner’s only employer. And she wouldn’t have had it any other way.

Features

“You can minister to people in different ways, and I just hope over my 42 years, I’ve done that.” 

New Pavilion and Community Garden Open in Leamington

Outdoor space offers more opportunities for ministry.

News
The Salvation Army in Leamington, Ont., celebrated the grand opening of a new pavilion and community garden in May, inviting the community and local partners to enjoy the addition to the corps property. The project began when Major Judi Wickens, corps officer, felt a calling from the Lord to create a gathering space for spiritual reflection,

Army Representatives Attend Manitoba Public Safety Summit

Interactive discussions address the root causes of crime and its prevention.

News
The recently elected government of Manitoba, led by Premier Wab Kinew, called a Public Safety Summit in April to address safety issues and the root causes of crime in the province. Among the attendees were representatives from The Salvation Army’s Prairies and Northern Territories Division, Mark Stewart, executive director at the Centre of

Corner Brook, N.L., Celebrates 100 Years of The Salvation Army

Corner Brook Temple and Citadel come together for joint celebrations.

News
(Above) Cutting the anniversary cake at the Friday night anniversary banquet are, from left, Cpt Kim Chan; General Brian Peddle (Rtd) and Comr Rosalie Peddle; CSM Mona West, Corner Brook Citadel; CSM Paul Tulk, Corner Brook Temple; and Mjrs Valerie and Brian Wheeler Corner Brook Temple and Corner Brook Citadel, N.L., recently celebrated their

Quick Win?

My online gaming pastime seemed to be good clean fun. Until it wasn’t.

Faith & Friends

Diane Stark's saw her online gaming pastime as harmless.At first. But it soon started to control her life. What could she do to end the game?

Gerald's Path to Redemption

How one man altered the course of his life with the help of The Salvation Army.

Faith & Friends

Now free of substance use, having a place to call his own and working in the home-renovation industry while embracing faith to keep himself on track, 54-year-old Gerald Jorgensen has altered the course of his life with the help of The Salvation Army and is helping others who are homeless by handing out water, food and clothing.

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We Are Mission

Our calling is to live out God’s purposes in the world.

Opinion & Critical Thought
In recent months, our team in the mission department at territorial headquarters (THQ)—which includes corps mission, community mission and social mission—has been hearing me chant the phrase, “We Are Mission!” as a rallying cry. While also trying to have a bit of fun, my hope is that this powerful mantra captures The

Cross Culture July 2024

New and Notable in July.

Opinion & Critical Thought
NEW & NOTABLE From the Curse to the Cross: How Jesus Saved a Muslim From the Curse by Rose Masih In From the Curse to the Cross: How Jesus Saved a Muslim Woman from the Curse, Rose Masih shares her powerful journey from a life cursed with fear and loneliness to one of freedom and salvation. Growing up as a Muslim woman, Masih was burdened by

Salvation Worship Volume 8 is now available.