The Salvation Army rolled out the red carpet for the opening of its new centre in Quebec City in June. A hundred people attended the inauguration and participated in a guided tour of the new facility and the services it offers. At 22,000 square feet (2,044 square metres), the new Poste de Québec is designed to help more people annually.
Mjr David Carey, executive director, The Salvation Army Ministries – Quebec City; Natacha Jean, city councillor; and Mjr Brian Venables, DC, Que. Div, officially open the new Salvation Army centre in Quebec City
“The friendly decor will allow people to feel at home,” says Marie-Hélène Piaud, development co-ordinator. “The objective is to create an environment where everyone can feel good. People can also come and have coffee with the team to escape loneliness.”
The centre now houses a thrift store, community and family services and the Quebec City corps. The building also provides space for administration, public relations and volunteers
In June, nine Champions of the Mission cadets—fondly described as trailblazers—were ordained and commissioned as Salvation Army officers. This session was the first to complete the revised training program at the College for Officer Training, which was relocated from Winnipeg to Toronto in July 2023.
“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
Colonels John and Lani Chamness, originally from the U.S.A. Western Territory, have been serving as chief secretary and territorial secretary for spiritual life development in Canada and Bermuda since 2023. Next month, they embark on a new journey of ministry in the Australia Territory, with Colonel John appointed as chief secretary and Colonel
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