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"
Commissioner Garth Niemand to be the Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Patti Niemand to be World Secretary for Women’s Ministries, effective from October 1, 2026.
The Canada and Bermuda Territory celebrated the ordination and commissioning of the Keepers of the Covenant this past weekend, gathering for joyful praise, grateful prayer and powerful moments of testimony. After years of spiritual formation, ministry training and discernment, cadets and auxiliary-captains stepped forward into officership
In the life of The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda, June is especially meaningful as we celebrate the ordination and commissioning of new lieutenants and auxiliary-captains. After prayerfully signing a covenant, they take their place publicly, receive their ordination and are commissioned to their first appointment. First the call, then the covenant, followed by the commissioning.
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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