So, whether you are a shelter worker, a bandmaster, a bookkeeper or a pastor; if you work with youth in your corps or lead the Over-60 Club; if your office is in a headquarters or in a canteen on the street; if your clientele are hungry and poor, or wealthy and ready to donate; if your work involves sorting clothes in the thrift store, or finding homes for families in need— you are mission.

From his early days of Salvation Army banding in Hamilton, Ont., to 23 years playing in the Canadian Staff Band (CSB), Andrew Burditt has witnessed the profound impact of music ministry. Now, the CSB welcomes him as its newest bandmaster, set to begin in fall 2025. A familiar name within the banding world, Burditt brings decades of musical and

The Salvation Army’s North Street Citadel in Hamilton, Bermuda, operates a daily feeding program that currently serves a total of at least 100 meals to people experiencing food insecurity

This year marks major milestone anniversaries for the two Salvation Army camps in the British Columbia Division—Camp Mountainview’s 40th and Camp Sunrise’s 100th. Both camps held anniversary celebrations, which reflected on the legacy of camp ministry and God’s sustaining grace that has endured over the years. “I think the common thread between

In Bermuda, Cup Match is one of the most anticipated events of the summer.

“It is an incredible privilege to bring the light of the gospel of Jesus to those who are struggling with the darkness,” says Major Maru Millar of the Wiarton Community Church in Ontario. “I knew the Army was where I was meant to be. It made sense of my life, and I’ve never lost that vision in 30 years.”

A summer reading guide by Captain Laura Van Schaick.

“My heartfelt prayer is that peace will be immediate and comprehensive in Gaza and throughout the world; that the desolation will cease and a profound goodwill toward one another will shape the future of humankind," says General Lyndon Buckingham, international leader of The Salvation Army. "Amid the complexity, I urge the citizens of the world to pray for peace and a new desire to ‘love your neighbour as yourself’.”

Living History is an ongoing series showcasing just a small assortment of the more than 350,000 items housed at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre in Toronto. This month, we showcase its large collection of Scouting artifacts.

Most Canadians are completely unaware that the effects of modern slavery and human trafficking reach every province and community in this country.