Walk along the main street in Swift Current, Sask., and you’ll be greeted by sparkling and enticing window displays—courtesy of the Salvation Army thrift store.One week, NHL hockey jerseys in pristine condition take centre stage. Another week, sumptuous grad gowns adorn the front windows. A Salvation Army exhibit spotlights the living history of the church. And still other times feature the Beatles or Star Wars.

At Yorkwoods Community Church in Toronto, a corps situated in a high-needs area of Ontario’s capital, a new sports program reaches youth who would otherwise have had no interaction with The Salvation Army.

The visit of international leaders General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women’s Ministries) to the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia Territory, was a time of blessing and encouragement, specially marked by the award of two Orders of the Founder.

Even after 16 seasons, Murdoch Mysteries is still the highest-rated Canadian show on TV and is broadcast in approximately 120 countries around the world.It’s a level of popularity that Maureen Jennings, author of the book series on which the show is based, never dreamed of. Read all about her.

Major Gloria Hammond, retired Salvation Army officer, learned about God's grace as she cared for her parents.

To help students find affordable prom and graduation dresses, The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., hosted its annual “Princess Project” event this spring to give students the chance to buy formal dresses, shoes and accessories at a low price.

General Brian Peddle has approved the official recognition of the commencement of The Salvation Army’s work in the Kingdom of Thailand, making it the 134th country in which The Salvation Army has a legally and officially recognized ministry.

The Salvation Army is active in more than 130 countries worldwide. With such a wide scope of ministry, there are many service opportunities for both officers and lay personnel interested in serving overseas. Below is a list of available positions in other Salvation Army territories, prepared by the IHQ personnel

Jewish priest Zechariah and his wife, Elizabeth, had prayed for a child throughout their lengthy marriage until they’d lost hope. By now they were old. Too old, by human standards, to have children. But God delights in turning human ways upside down. He loves to do things His way, often surprising us. And what hHe did left the priest, literally, speechless.

"I can see a hope and a future for the kingdom... I am exactly where I need to be.”