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
For more than a decade, the S.O.UL. Dance program at Prince George Community Church, B.C., has been providing an accessible outlet for children and youth to express their souls, while learning about God and dance. “Dance is such a beautiful combination of physical and soul expression,” says Kessa Daniels, who leads the program. “When we’re able
For Rodica Railean, the 2025 women’s retreat at Pine Lake Camp, Alta., was life changing. Though she was invited each yearby a friend from Calgary’s Glenmore Temple, Railean always found a reason to decline, until last year, when she felt drawn to accept the invitation. That retreat marked the start of her new journey with Christ, as she now

“I love the mission and the sacred work of The Salvation Army,” says Major Carson Decker, territorial candidates secretary, “sharing the love of Jesus, meeting human needs and being a transforming influence.

“It’s been a beautiful journey, filled with incredible moments, and I can’t imagine doing anything else. And if I had to do it all over again, I would still say yes.”