For more than 40 years, Booth University College (Booth UC) has been a place where Christian faith, academic excellence and a passion for service come together. This commitment to Christ-centred, high-quality education and social justice is at the heart of Booth UC’s mission—one that continues to evolve under the leadership of Rev. (Dr.) Rob

On Good Friday, as Jesus hung on the cross, he spoke his final words. These seven sayings, gathered from the four Gospels, have often been used for prayer and reflection during Holy Week. Traditionally, they are known as “words”—of salvation, forgiveness, relationship, abandonment, distress, triumph and reunion. What do these words mean for those who are vulnerable and suffering today? Seven officers and employees who work in Salvation Army social services ministries contemplate these sayings.