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North Toronto Kicks Off Anniversary Celebrations

Thirty players participate in the corps’ 100th anniversary hockey game.

March 7, 2013 1 Comment


Thirty players participated in the North Toronto Community Church 100th anniversary hockey game

North Toronto Community Church kicked off its 100th anniversary celebrations by hosting a special hockey game. The game is part of a series of events that will take place at the corps throughout 2013. The event recalls the many years North Toronto spent in the former Salvation Army Hockey League, which was popular among younger members of the corps. “Many former members of the team have … [Read more...]

Chatham Corps Celebrates 130 Years

Anniversary weekend features special concert and visit from territorial leaders, Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle.

January 7, 2013 Leave a Comment


From left, Cpt Andrew Watkinson, CO, Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, Commissioner Brian Peddle, corps representative Ian Tilley, Cpt Stephanie Watkinson, CO, Lt-Col Lee Graves and Lt-Col Deborah Graves cut the anniversary cake

The Salvation Army Chatham Corps, Ont., recently marked its 130th anniversary with a weekend of celebration. Guests for the occasion were Lt-Colonels Lee and Deborah Graves, Ontario Great Lakes divisional leaders, and Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, territorial leaders, who served as corps officers in Chatham from 1988-1992. Celebrations commenced on Friday evening with an anniversary … [Read more...]

100 Years of Ministry in Red Deer, Alta.

Territorial leaders Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle lead a weekend of celebrations.

November 23, 2012 Leave a Comment


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Continuing to Serve with Heart to God and Hand to Man was the theme for the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the Army’s work in Red Deer, Alta. Weekend events were led by Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, territorial commander and territorial president of women’s ministries, supported by Majors Ron and Donna Millar, divisional commander and divisional director of women’s … [Read more...]

125 Years of Service in Woodstock

Recognizing 125 years of Salvation Army ministry

May 19, 2009 by Tara Bowie 2 Comments


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It was a weekend to remember for the members of the Woodstock Salvation Army as they celebrated the church's 125th anniversary in the friendly city. Although the sky was dark and the wind was blowing Saturday morning locals gathered at the Museum Square for a lively reenactment of the life of General William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army. Charlie Broughton of Hamilton played the … [Read more...]

Celebrating 125 Years of Ministry in Oshawa

For more than a century, Oshawa Temple has shared the gospel in their community

May 15, 2009 Leave a Comment


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Oshawa Temple Corps celebrated their 125th anniversary in thrilling style. The focus of the weekend was not only on what God has done through the corps in the past, but also on what he is preparing for their future ministry. Five hundred gathered together for worship on Sunday morning. In addition to the service, 10 new junior soldiers and three senior soldiers were enrolled. Commissioners … [Read more...]