The Salvation Army's work has always been about both discipleship and evangelism—serving people in need while proclaiming the hope of Christ. But we must ask ourselves: are we still effectively sharing the good news in a way that engages the world around us? Are we innovating in our outreach methods to meet the needs of a rapidly changing society?
The Salvation Army in Windsor, Ont., has launched a new outreach opportunity—a cozy spot that introduces The Salvation Army’s services to members of the community and the church—called the Grace Café. “We named it to pay homage to the old Grace Hospital in Windsor. It isthe first phase of our outreach in the community,” says Captain Nyree Bond,
Living History: A Tablecloth That Saved a Life
Heritage Centre home to a poignant memento of the Empress of Ireland disaster.
On one of the darkest days of the early Canadian Salvation Army, a simple tablecloth saved a Salvationist who nearly drowned in the sinking of the Empress of Ireland.
Salvationist Podcast: Gen Z and Jesus
About 50 percent of Gen Z identify as "nones." The big question is: why?
A roundtable discussion with Major April McNeilly and her Gen Z daughter, Rebekah McNeilly.
A Perfect Fit
Carpenter David Williams was at his lowest when he walked through the doors of The Salvation Army's Harbour Light program in Bermuda. He's never looked back.
by Ken RamsteadWhen asked where he would be without Harbour Light, David Williams replies, simply, “I don’t think I’d be alive, to be honest.“I have been able to use the tools that I was equipped with at Harbour Light and stay clean one day at a time.
Salvation Army Media Wins 14 Awards
Canadian Christian Communicators Association recognizes Army publications and digital media.
Award categories ranged from Feature Series to Front Cover to Video Production.
Allow me to introduce you to Carol. She was a business professional who looked like she had everything; however, she was hiding a grim home life. Carol was the victim of physical, emotional and spiritual abuse at the hands of her husband. Through a connection with a corps, she met the corps officers. They recognized that Carol was being abused.
All for One ...
In Lilo & Stitch, family is more than just a word. It's a way of living.
By Diane StarkLilo & Stitch, in theatres this month, is a live action/CGI remake of Disney’s 2002 animated film of the same name.
Peppered With Love
Salvation Army ministries in British Columbia express gratitude for weekly vegetable donations.
By Melissa Yue WallaceWhen Sunnyside Produce Ltd., a family-run greenhouse that grows 34 hectares of bell, mini and other specialty peppers in Surreyand Delta, B.C., were reviewing their annual giving options, they had an idea. “Every year, we make donations to different organizations, and we know The Salvation Army does a lot of good work locally,” says Corne Moerman,a fourth-generation grower. “Last year, we got to talking about setting up a program where we ship a pallet per week, which we’ve been doing for a few months now.”Since last May, Sunnyside Produce Ltd. has shipped more than 200 kilograms of bell peppers a week to Salvation Army ministry units across British Columbia, totalling more than 3,000 kilograms.
Because Jesus became incarnate, God has not only empathized with us from a distance; he has felt the tears of grief and the joy of laughter himself.