Through Joseph’s quiet faithfulness and acceptance of the extraordinary, we see God’s promise fulfilled through a seemingly ordinary couple—ordinary, yet extraordinary in their willingness to be part of God’s plan and to embrace what God asked of them, no matter what the cost may be.

After Angela's marriage failed and her business collapsed, The Salvation Army was there for her when she needed help the most. Now, as a volunteer, she gives back.

When COVID-19 first put Ottawa residents in lockdown in March 2020, these Salvationists at Ottawa Citadel built a two-sided lawn sign to post encouraging messages for their community.

For the first time in 30 years thousands joined the Santa Shuffle online.

For 12 weeks, from September 30 to December 16, the Canada and Bermuda Territory engaged in a series of online study and discussions entitled Together in Mission. Led by Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd, territorial leaders, the sessions were hosted by Salvationists from across the territory.

Showing thoughtfulness and kindness to the strangers in our church is to show our love for God.

On December 18, Salvation Army representatives met in a virtual roundtable with key federal government ministers together with other agencies that are addressing food insecurity across Canada. It was announced on the call that The Salvation Army will receive an additional $8.85 million in funding for COVID-19 relief in Canada. 

“I could keep going for years," says Salvation Army Officer Major Everett Barrow after more than four decades in ministry.

“Our question was, how can we help people feel connected—not only with us as staff, but with their friends?” says Park. “That connection to community is really important, so we started experimenting with different ways to keep in touch and move our activities online.”

The novel Jacob's Bell, about a Salvation Army bell-ringer reminds us how important the work of The Salvation Army is at Christmastime and all through the year.