Everlasting Peace
Christmas is the beginning of the way things were meant to be.
by Commissioner Lee GravesGod’s peace, gifted at Christmastime, is cause for great celebration. Peace, as Jesus gives, draws our attention to that which God intended.
Salvation at Christmas
A new Canadian family was looking for a place to worship at a Salvation Army church in Saskatoon. But they found so much more.
by Ken RamsteadAbubakar (not his real name), his wife and their five children immigrated to Canada in September 2024. As practising Christians in Nigeria, they had found joy in attending church back home. Now, they were looking for the same in Saskatoon, where they had settled. They found it at The Salvation Army’s Saskatoon Temple church.
Learning Reimagined
Booth UC’s Shelter U program empowers students through education.
by Abbigail OliverEducation is a main contributor to social mobility, and for many, it is a source of empowerment and confidence. Shelter U, an innovative new program at Booth University College (UC), is opening new doors to education for students who might not have them otherwise. In partnership with The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope and emergency shelters in
General's Christmas Message: The Light Has Come!
The birth of the Christ Child dispels the darkness of our world with the radiance of God’s presence.
BY GENERAL LYNDON BUCKINGHAMThis Christmas we have the opportunity to reflect, celebrate and worship the God who steps down into darkness and brings light.
Christmas With The Salvation Army Fills Roy Thomson Hall With Joy and Music
Night of celebration and worship features special guest Benjamin William Hastings.
by Marcus VenablesThis past weekend, Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto was once again filled with anticipation and celebration as Salvationists, mission partners, donors and community members gathered for the annual Christmas With The Salvation Army. Under the artistic direction of the territorial music and arts ministries team, the evening unfolded as a rich musical
Through worship, I feel peace, joy, comfort and especially love. ... worship through singing is what makes me feel most connected to God.
Prayer Request
When it comes down to it, God loves to hear from us, no matter where we happen to be.
By Joyce Starr MaciasWhen it comes to prayer, God will hear us no matter what we need or where we are.
An Unexpected Knock
Giving hope to a young mother my first Christmas as a Salvation Army officer.
by Major Sheldon Bungay“Wait! Are you Santa?”
No, but I am thrilled that I get to play him on occasion. Even more importantly, in moments like this, I also get to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Toy Story
At The Salvation Army's Saskatoon Temple, hundreds of children get the happy Christmas they deserve.
by Ken RamsteadThe Salvation Army's Saskatoon Temple’s Christmas hamper program has been going on for several decades.
“We’re a pretty busy ministry unit at Christmastime,” says Captain Derek Kerr, the pastor. “We help anywhere from 3,500 to 4,500 families, depending on the year. A lot of people come through.”
Let’s be the kind of church that claps. Not for the sake of noise, but for the sake of love.
