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.
Why Lt-Colonel Morris Vincent and Major Vaden Vincent, two brothers from Triton, N.L., have returned to the foundation of their calling—serving as corps officers.
So, whether you are a shelter worker, a bandmaster, a bookkeeper or a pastor; if you work with youth in your corps or lead the Over-60 Club; if your office is in a headquarters or in a canteen on the street; if your clientele are hungry and poor, or wealthy and ready to donate; if your work involves sorting clothes in the thrift store, or finding homes for families in need— you are mission.
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
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
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