How to Save a Life
When a band member at St. Thomas Citadel suffered a heart attack, Salvationists were quick to respond.
by Chris McGregor“I’m incredibly proud of what my family did...They responded without hesitation. It was inspiring to watch,”
“I’m incredibly proud of what my family did...They responded without hesitation. It was inspiring to watch,”
“The Hamilton Booth Centre was the first place that took me in and had someone who listened to me,” Bob Pollakis says. “It’s a place that cared for me and gave me guidance.”
Christians need a newspaper in one hand and a Bible in the other— according to theologian Karl Barth. In our Talking It Over series, James Read invites thoughtful Salvationists from around the world to reflect on moral and ethical issues. Here, he speaks with Angelica Sulit about free speech.
The Salvation Army’s camping ministries in Ontario were back in full swing this past summer. Meet six of the international staff who served at Jackson’s Point Camp and Newport Adventure Camp.
Jonathan Maracle is the founder and lead singer of Broken Walls, a music group that has travelled around the world, sharing the message of Jesus and building bridges across cultures, for almost 30 years. Last August, he was the musical guest at The Salvation Army’s fifth annual Celebration of Culture, held in partnership with Indigenous Pathways, in Alberta.
Each year, September 30 marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, to raise awareness of the impact of Indian residential schools, remember the children who never returned home and honour survivors, their families and communities. The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is committed to recognizing this day and taking intentional steps on the journey to reconciliation.
Carrying one another’s burdens means taking some of the other’s load upon ourselves. True solidarity costs something.