Films for All Seasons: Experiencing the Church Year at the Movies, by film critic Abby Olcese, explores the intersection of faith and popular culture.
Making a Difference in Chilliwack
Salvation Army volunteers, including Joe, Joan, Don and Brenda, have given decades of service to the community.
By Jessica PetersBehind all the good The Salvation Army does are volunteers such as Joe, Joan, Don and Brenda, and behind every volunteer is a story of service.
New Initiative in Surrey, B.C., Helps Fight Food Insecurity
Program provides food and spreads awareness about Army services.
Majors Diane and Glynden Cross, corps officers at Surrey Community Church, B.C., have always been passionate about ensuring food security. Over the past year, they launched a program called “Food Matters,” which helps clients access snacks. It also raises awareness about The Salvation Army’s services for those who may be unfamiliar with them,
The Danger of Deepfake AI
We need to talk about artificial intelligence—and porn.
by Aimee PattersonLet’s learn how to harness generative AI for positive purposes and safeguard individuals and communities from its harms. We can’t afford to wait any longer.
Change-Maker
As part of the human relations department, Mallory Janes is making a difference in the lives of Salvationists in Canada and Bermuda.
by Ken Ramstead
“People always ask me, ‘Why do you work for the Army?’ ” Mallory Janes says. “I always reply, ‘It feels like home. I keep coming back because it’s a part of me. I believe in what the Army does and the changes we help to create, and it’s important for me to be a part of that change.” From Coast to Coast “I’m an officer’s kid, born and bred,” says
A Passion for Education
How Salvation Army schools transform lives in Indonesia.
by Jacqueline TingleEducation is empowering individuals Indonesia, giving people hope for a better future by breaking the cycle of poverty and inequality, building a brighter tomorrow for communities devastated by poverty, illness and natural disasters.
Call and Commitment 2025: Captains Graciela and Jeff Arkell
Officership is all about God's power working in and through us.
Captains Jeff and Graciela Arkell share about their journey as officers, what brings them joy and how God called them to be "harvest hands."
"Dream" Retreat
In the midst of war, Ukrainian Salvation Army pastors and their families find a welcome respite.
By Simone WorthingUkrainian pastors, church leaders and their families enjoyed two weeks of peace at The Salvation Army’s campsite in Latvia, hosted by The Salvation Army’s Sweden and Latvia Territory. The Australian Salvation Army International Development (SAID) funded the retreat. “The retreat was designed for the families to have time together in a safe environment,” explains Major Elizabeth Garland, an Australian pastor serving as a development officer in the Eastern Europe Territoty.
I’m learning to see those moments of interruption as chances to be present, listen and maybe even help in a way I hadn’t planned. After all, the interruptions might just be the very thing that matters most.
From Father to Daughter
Donna Hildebrand’s support for The Salvation Army reflects her lifelong dedication to community giving.
By Giuliano MendoncaDonna Hilderbrand has been a committed monthly donor to The Salvation Army’s Red Shield for more than 14 years, which allows for funds to go toward the area of greatest need, and she recently confirmed a gift in her will to benefit the church in Kamloops, B.C. Additionally, her father’s estate will also benefit the Kamloops ministry, an area he held dear in his heart