Congress and Commissioning Weekend kicked off June 15 with Under the Big Top, a family-friendly community event at the Toronto Congress Centre. The festivities included bouncy castles, sports games, music, plenty of food, a petting zoo, facepainting and a devotional message from Commissioner Susan McMillan, territorial commander.
The Ontario Central-East Division's Blood and Fire Brass band opens the Under the Big Top event
Hundreds of people gathered at the Toronto Congress Centre for the Under the Big Top event
Facepainting was a popular feature of the event
Kids transform into secret agents for the Co-Mission I.N.G. weekend-long program
Vibrant worship brings people together for a time of reflection
Commissioner Susan McMillan, territorial commander, offers a devotional on Luke 4:18-21: "Gather 'round: I have good news"
In the late 19th century, General William Booth, co-Founder of The Salvation Army, put forward a scheme to help aspiring British emigrants find new homes in Canada. By 1914, the Army had helped bring more than 100,000 people to Canada, a total that eventually rose to an estimated 250,000. Leaflets (above) advertising lectures by Salvation Army
The Territorial Values Survey is taking place online between March 17 and 27. Everyone connected to the territory—officers, employees, volunteers and corps members—is invited to participate.
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 spotlight four trowels in the centre’s collection.
The Ontario Central-East Division's Blood and Fire Brass band opens the Under the Big Top event
Hundreds of people gathered at the Toronto Congress Centre for the Under the Big Top event
Facepainting was a popular feature of the event
Kids transform into secret agents for the Co-Mission I.N.G. weekend-long program
Vibrant worship brings people together for a time of reflection
Commissioner Susan McMillan, territorial commander, offers a devotional on Luke 4:18-21: "Gather 'round: I have good news"
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