For Rodica Railean, the 2025 women’s retreat at Pine Lake Camp, Alta., was life changing. Though she was invited each yearby a friend from Calgary’s Glenmore Temple, Railean always found a reason to decline, until last year, when she felt drawn to accept the invitation. That retreat marked the start of her new journey with Christ, as she now

“I love the mission and the sacred work of The Salvation Army,” says Major Carson Decker, territorial candidates secretary, “sharing the love of Jesus, meeting human needs and being a transforming influence.

“It’s been a beautiful journey, filled with incredible moments, and I can’t imagine doing anything else. And if I had to do it all over again, I would still say yes.”

In 2021, we launched a new chapter, mobilizing under a new vision with a 10-year horizon and a strategy to guide us toward that future. Today, halfway through the journey, it’s time to pause, reflect and refresh around what matters most—and move forward together.

 Today, Kyle Chiasson is a successful business owner giving back to the organization that once walked alongside him: The Salvation Army.

When an accident changed the course of  Walter “Wally” Gamblin’s life, The Salvation Army Grace Village in Edmonton has been his home for the past 18 months. “I really like Grace Village,” he says. “It’s a brand-new building with lots of facilities. I’ve felt happy here.”

One bird Phil Callaway gives a hoot about is owls.

In Costa Rica, the Children’s Centre provides a safe, loving, and enriching environment where children learn, grow, and experience the joy of being part of a caring community. Parents describe the center as a place of security and support, knowing their children are cared for with respect and compassion. For many, coming to the center is a

Hear a powerful story of someone who overcame depression and cyberbullying through faith, friendship, and the supportive environment of the program.

Each year, the month of February is designated in our territory as Call and Commitment Month, where we create space for individuals to discern and explore God’s call on their lives. It is a time to reflect, pray, encourage others and journey together as we listen with open hearts to His voice. Captains Josh and Kassie Cain share about their

The Salvation Army is active in more than 130 countries worldwide. With such a wide scope of ministry, there are many service opportunities for both officers and lay personnel interested in serving overseas. Below is a list of available positions in other Salvation Army territories, prepared by the IHQ personnel department.

The food bank at New Westminster Citadel, B.C., serves approximately 200 people weekly who come from the city and the surrounding communities of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. When Captains Jenny Marin and Carlos Cuellar became the corps officers in the summer of 2025, they recognized an opportunity to build a bridge between the corps on the

The Salvation Army’s 2025 Christmas kettle campaign was a resounding success, raising a total of $22.7 million across Canada. Hundreds of kettle shifts were filled by dedicated volunteers in each community, with supporters nationwide generously giving throughout the holiday season. “Kettles are iconic and allow supporters across our territory to

In 2021, this territory adopted its first strategic plan, setting before us a clear vision for 2030: “We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.” Over the past five years, that vision has guided us well. It has helped us make necessary decisions, address important realities and prepare ourselves for the future God is shaping.

Imagine a balancing weighing scale with a red Salvation Army shield in the middle. One side of the scale is marked “women” while the other side is marked “men.” The goal is for the scale to be balanced. To achieve this, both women and men need to be equitably equipped for mission, recognized for their giftings, and feel seen and heard by their

The Salvation Army was founded to serve both worlds—body and soul—but over time, they can feel disconnected. Our corps can become consumed with maintaining programs, buildings and schedules. At the same time, our social service ministries often carry the load of engaging the community. If William Booth walked into one of our corps today, what would he see?

On this past Christmas Day, a fire destroyed The Salvation Army building in Prince Albert, Sask. But the mission continues, thanks to the support of the town and its people.

Australian officers talk about their calling; about some of the biggest and most surprising differences between The Salvation Army in Australia and Canada; and about their church’s process of rebuilding after Covid and how Kingston Citadel has a renewed vision and is thriving today.

Today, Aux-Captain Matthew Pittman is the corps officer at Robert's Arm-Pilley's Island Corps—back at the very church where he grew up in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. But 10 years ago, he couldn't have been further away from a life of ministry.