Community garden builds relationships beyond the corps walls.
It’s that time of year again. In the midst of all that our world has experienced and continues to wrestle with, we are invited to the table to give thanks together. We pause to celebrate the blessings and to hear again God’s invitation to be a people who bless. Before the arrival of European settlers, First Nations across Turtle Island— how
Native Land
Reflecting on Thanksgiving in light of the history and ongoing impact of Indian residential schools.
by Lieutenant Jenelle DurdleAs we acknowledge the painful truths of the Indian residential school system, what does it mean for Thanksgiving?
Scripture tells us that it is God’s will for us to be thankful in all circumstances. When combined with a regular prayer life, thanksgiving has powerful promises attached to it.
Kingdom Mission
Salvationists share how the Officership Information Weekend helped confirm their calling.
Compiled by Captain Kristen Jackson-DockeraySalvationists are invited to explore God’s calling at the Officership Information Weekend in October.
Salvation Army Holds Events for Day of the Girl
Worldwide virtual celebration to take place on Sunday, October 10.
Theme "Restore: Girls Caring for the Environment" brings attention to the positive impact girls can have on God’s creation.
October 5 is recognized by the United Nations as World Teacher’s Day. The Salvation Army has established more than 3,000 schools worldwide, employing over 18,000 teachers who provide high-quality education to nearly 600,000 students.
A utensil caddy makes prep work easy peasy. And this DIY is simple to customize to your specific needs!
Heard and Seen
How to hold a Hannah Service for those grieving pregnancy and infant loss.
by Captain Laura Van SchaickIt’s not something we often talk about. In North America, 15-20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage and one in eight couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. While infertility, pregnancy and infant loss are often ignored by our culture, they are not ignored by God.
Remembering the Children Who Never Came Home
May we never forget the names of the children who attended Indian residential schools.
by Captain Laura Van SchaickThrough the wearing of orange shirts, the colouring of artistic eagle feathers, the placing of small pairs of shoes along stairways and lantern-lit pathways, in conversations shared and stories learned, in lamenting hearts and acts of justice, we are remembering the thousands of children we had previously ignored.