Advancing the mission of the international Salvation Army through partnerships in Canada and Bermuda.

My passionate prayers to God for my son’s physical healing ended abruptly the night he died. But my prayers of surrender are ongoing. My need of grace for this never ends. However, it was “bending my knee” that led me into the next step of kingdom grieving—that of healing.

“A handshake goes a long way,” says Tracy Desjarlais (Piapot First Nation of Saskatchewan), Indigenous liaison for public affairs and emergency disaster services (EDS) for the Canada and Bermuda Territory. “And to build trust within the nations, it’s important for us to be present.” As part of The Salvation Army’s commitment to establishing this

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 a unique gift given to General Clarence Wiseman at the 1975 Salvation Army congress in Stockholm, Sweden. The August 16, 1975, edition of The War Cry included a

In this Lenten season, we invite you to join us as we reflect on the wisdom of Scripture, listen to the voices of Indigenous Peoples and practise lament, using a new resource created by the territorial Indigenous ministries department: “Walking Softly With the Declaration: A Lenten Pathway to Right Relationships.”

Singing by Heart is a simple, yet powerful resource created for people living with dementia, built on the belief that music has a unique ability to reach the heart and awaken memory.

Every year, ministry units in Canada and Bermuda collectively rally to raise funds for The Salvation Army’s international work through the Partners in Mission Self-Denial Campaign. For some, this means—as the campaign name implies—denying oneself a cup of coffee so the money can be given to the campaign. For others, it means putting their heads

After moving from Punjab, India, to Sydney, N.S., Kirandeep Kaur looked forward to the excitement of a new country and the career opportunities it would bring. Back home, she worked as a dentist at The Salvation Army’s Mac Robert Hospital in Dhariwal, part of the India Northern Territory. So, when she saw the familiar Red Shield outside Sydney

As I was growing up in Jamaica, faith was the underlying rhythm of all the simple moments of everyday life. Sunday dinner was sacred. Preparations for cooking began early, before church. I remember the sound of grating the coconut for the rice and peas, while the pressure cooker pot sent out steam. After a powerful Sunday holiness service, we

From February 1-7, 2025, the international development department holds a vibrant and immersive open house in honour of International Development Week, transforming their space at The Salvation Army’s territorial headquarters in Toronto into a lively, global showcase brimming with stories, laughter and hope.