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"
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The Celebration of Culture came to Ontario this year for a day of learning, feasting and dancing on the journey of reconciliation. The seventh-annual event, a partnership between The Salvation Army and Indigenous Pathways, was held at Northridge Community Church in Aurora, Ont., on Saturday, September 20.
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