In 2021, we launched a new chapter, mobilizing under a new vision with a 10-year horizon and a strategy to guide us toward that future. Today, halfway through the journey, it’s time to pause, reflect and refresh around what matters most—and move forward together.
Forging Ahead
How partnerships in Canada and Bermuda are strengthening the international Salvation Army.
by Major Heather MatondoAdvancing 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.
Walking Gently Together
Tracy Desjarlais, Indigenous liaison, shares the importance of building bridges between the Army and First Nations.
“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
Swedish Souvenir
A special gift from grateful Salvationists to a Canadian General is now a treasured memento at the Heritage Centre.
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
A Lenten Pathway to Right Relationships
Walking softly with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
by Captain Crystal PorterIn 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
New music program creates space for joy, memory and worship for those living with dementia.
by Brendan HillSinging 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.
For God's Global Work
Partners in Mission initiatives raise funds —and excitement—across the territory.
By Abbigail Oliver and Kyle MangioEvery 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
Where Faith Leads Me
Kirandeep Kaur’s journey from a Salvation Army hospital in India to a corps in Canada.
by Abbigail OliverAfter 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
Beyond Boundaries
How my Caribbean identity is woven into the fabric of my faith.
by Lieutenant Krishna McFarlaneAs 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



