On September 20, the Canada and Bermuda Territory will officially welcome seven new cadets in the Rescued Session as they begin their training to become Salvation Army officers. Read their testimonies and join us for the welcome service, in person at Yorkminster Citadel in Toronto or online. See Salvationist.ca/WelcomeWeekend for details.
The Day the World Came to Gander
Former Mayor Claude Elliott shares his memories of 9/11 and the pivotal role The Salvation Army played in the town’s response.
On September 11, 2001, two airplanes hit the World Trade Center in New York City, while a third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., killing almost 3,000 people and injuring thousands more. With U.S. airspace closed following the terrorist attack, 38 airplanes landed in Gander, N.L., where Salvationist Claude Elliott was mayor.
Compassion Under Fire
Twenty-five years ago, Canadian officers, Army employees and volunteers faithfully served at New York City’s Ground Zero in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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 some of the 9/11 mementos that have been donated to the centre. In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers on September 11, 2001,
Living History: Stamp of Approval
More than a century ago, The Salvation Army produced its own albums to raise money for the good work done overseas.
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 the Young People’s Cartridge Stamp Album. In 1917, The Salvation Army produced the Young People’s Cartridge Stamp Album, used to encourage young people to engage
Enterprising Youth
Salvation Army program helps young people learn how to start a business.
by Juan RomeroEnterprising Youth teaches teens real-life skills and encourages them to discover and develop their business potential.
A Deal With God
Lieutenant Wilder Jean-Charles loved The Salvation Army, but being an officer was not for him. God disagreed.
by Ken Ramstead“God chose The Salvation Army for me,” says Lieutenant Wilder Jean-Charles. “He had his own reasons, but he knew my heart. I am here to serve, and I know my purpose here is to transform lives.”
The Least of These
As an outreach worker, losing my father to alcoholism has helped me understand the complexities of addiction, trauma and loss.
For me, working with The Salvation Army allows me to combine my faith, my passion for social justice and my desire to serve others in a way that reflects the love and compassion of Christ.
A New Life
With God, Ian Powell rewrites his life after addiction and homelessness.
by Abbigail OliverNow living a life of sobriety and faith, Powell is a community ministries worker at The Salvation Army’s Crossroads Community Church in Edmonton where he works with others as they navigate the same recovery journey.
This spring, Simone Worthing, editor of the Australian Salvos Magazine, and her husband, Cliff, spent four weeks travelling across Ukraine, supporting Salvation Army churches and community ministry in different regions of the country. Along the way, they met Salvation Army workers, volunteers and people living through the conflict, an experience they have now witnessed firsthand. Here, she reflects on what she saw in this beautiful country under siege.
Fun, Friendship and Faith
For many kids, camp is the first place they hear of God’s love.
by Riley HobbsSome places and holidays stay with us long after we leave. For many young people, camp is more than just a week away from home. It can be a place of belonging, encouragement, courage and faith. In this personal reflection, Riley Hobbs, a member of The Salvation Army’s International Children and Youth Advisory Group, shares how camping ministries shaped his own relationship with God and why he believes their impact can last a lifetime.



