What we learn from the Bible is that the quality of a society is not to be judged by its wealth, power or affluence, but rather by the way it treats (or mistreats) those who have the least—the least influence, the fewest resources, the lowest standing in the courts.
The first Friday in June is National Doughnut Day, a day to honour The Salvation Army's "Doughnut Lassies" who boosted the morale of soldiers during the First World War.
On May 23, the Canada Bermuda Youth team hosted the largest online youth meeting in the territory’s history. Dubbed VOIT/SEE CONNECT, the Facebook Live/YouTube event marked the weekend that the territorial youth congress, VOIT/SEE, was to be held in Montreal until COVID-19 forced a postponement to spring 2021. More than 500 young people and youth leaders gathered online for teaching, games, music and fun.
The Salvation Army will participate in an online ecumenical Pentecost prayer service, hosted by the Canadian Council of Churches, on May 30 at 3 p.m. (EDT).
Salvation Army senior soldier Geraldine Lambert has served in the Army in a variety of capacities. But what's constant is a life dedicated to trusting in God. "I rely on him every day," she says.
It’s important for Canadians to realize that Indigenous children are heavily represented in the child welfare system due to years of colonization, residential schools and the Sixties Scoop. This trauma will continue into future generations unless people are willing to learn the stories of colonization, which has and continues to threaten Indigenous communities.