The Salvation Army believes in integrated mission—an understanding that God’s salvation is for the whole of creation in all its dimensions: spiritual, physical and social.
Barbie and the Real World
How Greta Gerwig’s fantasy-comedy critiques cultural stereotypes.
by Michael Boyce"I couldn’t help but be reminded of things I’ve heard people say about the church—that one of the reasons they left is... because it didn’t feel like a place they could bring their doubts, fears and imperfections. And often they’re right."
Lost and Found
Diane Stark thought her stories were lost forever. But Someone had His reasons for borrowing them.
By Diane StarkHow Diane Stark’s writings, misplaced on a memory stick, changed a young woman’s life for the better and saved her from a life of addiction and maybe even death.
Canadian Team Travels to Africa on Sustainability Tour
Stops in Liberia and Zimbabwe facilitate mutual learning and opportunity for partnership.
by Geoff Moulton
Liberia: Learning and Sustainability In January, an interdisciplinary Salvation Army team from Canada touched down in Monrovia, Liberia, to embark on a Learning and Sustainability Tour. Led by Lt-Colonel Brenda Murray, director of international development, and Lt-Colonel John Murray, territorial secretary for communications, the Canadian team
The Paddling Poet
Writer and outdoorsman Deryck Robertson keeps faith at the forefront of his passions.
by Abbigail Oliver
When Deryck Robertson began his first summer in Scouts at 11 years old, he had no camping experience apart from The Salvation Army’s junior music camp. He was invited to Camp Madawaska on the border of Algonquin Park, Ont., where his Scouts group was set to paddle canoes from the lodge to a nearby island to build lean-tos and sleep
Why I Give
Behind every donation to The Salvation Army is a reason why, as these three stories illustrate.
By Juan RomeroThree people. Three stories. Behind every donation to The Salvation Army is a reason why.
Beyond BRAVE
After hosting an event to empower girls, the next step is building relationships.
by Rebekah McNeillyBRAVE events reach out to at-risk girls with a message of empowerment, to help prevent exploitation and trafficking. But BRAVE goes beyond these one-day events to build ongoing relationships with those who attend. Here are four stories that show the impact BRAVE is having.
IN THE NEWS U.K. Army Musical Highlights Importance of Community Belongings, a new musical out of the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory, is a heartwarming story set in a Salvation Army thrift shop, and tells the interconnected stories of staff, volunteers and customers sheltering together during a storm. Written by Paul Sharman and Steph
New Community Resource Centre Opens in Calgary
Modern facility offers a safe place for recreation and Army services.
by Abbigail Oliver
(Above) From left, Mjr Rob Kerr, divisional secretary, Prairies and Northern Territories Div; Mjr Don Bladen, AC, Prairies and Northern Territories Div; Mjr Donna Bladen, DSWM, Prairies and Northern Territories Div; Cliff Wiebe; Mjr Karen Hoeft, executive director, Regina Waterston Ministries After three years of planning, The Salvation
The Chosen is a groundbreaking drama based on the life of Jesus, garnering praise from critics and fans alike.