This is what modern CCM looks like—meeting practical needs, forming community partnerships and sharing the light of Christ through simple yet profound acts of kindness.
The Church That Raised Us
One family, five generations of Salvationism in Fenelon Falls, Ont.
by Abbigail Oliver
To some, The Salvation Army in Fenelon Falls, Ont., is just a spot on the map—a church with a small congregation of approximately 35 regular members in a town with a population of only 2,500. But to one family, it holds generations of memories. From weddings and vow renewals to baby dedications and soldiership, the Dewey-Rioux-Wellon family has
Standing With Women and Girls
Reflections on the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
by Lieutenant Mirna DiraniLt Mirna Dirani shares her experience attending the 69th session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women.
“Every Day I Start Over”
A Salvation Army officer shares about living with depression.
BY CAPTAIN OLEG SAMOILENKOMaybe you are someone who lives with depression, too. Maybe you know what this fight means. Then know that you are not alone. We are still worthy, we are still enough and we are still loved by God, no matter what people say.
Andrew Moulton is the divisional children, youth and young adult co-ordinatorin the Prairies and Northern Territories Division.
More Than Capable
Salvationist Nadine Reid proves that anyone can make a difference, no matter who they are.
by Janessa HynesBorn with Down syndrome, Reid’s life is a testament to the fact that disabilities do not define capabilities.
Transformation at Booth University College
Rev. (Dr.) Rob Fringer, president, discusses new strategic plan and what’s to come.
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
Thrift This
How The Salvation Army is reducing the impact of fast fashion.
by Aimee Patterson and Clara PinaDr. Aimee Patterson, a Christian ethics consultant at The Salvation Army Ethics Centre in Winnipeg, and Clara Pina, communications manager for The Salvation Army Thrift Store National Recycling Operations (NRO), discuss the role of thrift stores in protecting the environment and supporting local communities.
Cries From the Cross
What do the final words of Jesus mean for those who are vulnerable and suffering?
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.
General's Easter Message: From Garden to Empty Tomb
The events of Easter validate the mission of Jesus and prove he is the Son of God.
by General Lyndon BuckinghamEaster represents the most profound moment in human history—the fulfilment of God’s redemptive plan through the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.