The Salvation Army’s ministry in the Latin America North Territory—spanning 10 Spanish-speaking countries—is a vibrant expression of faith, culture and compassion. This photo essay focuses on Costa Rica and Panama, where God’s love is lived out in classrooms, corps halls, seniors’ homes, migrant shelters and a training college.

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 four trowels in the centre’s collection.

Stephen Moorgen is the modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) response facilitator in the Prairies and Northern Territories Division. Tell us about the origins of your faith. I am a first-generation Canadian with Black West Indian and East Indian heritage. I grew up in the Christian community and was a youth and young adult pastor for four

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 half a dozen of the centre’s humble collection of more than 250 bookmarks.

God’s peace, gifted at Christmastime, is cause for great celebration. Peace, as Jesus gives, draws our attention to that which God intended.

Education is a main contributor to social mobility, and for many, it is a source of empowerment and confidence. Shelter U, an innovative new program at Booth University College (UC), is opening new doors to education for students who might not have them otherwise. In partnership with The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope and emergency shelters in

This Christmas we have the opportunity to reflect, celebrate and worship the God who steps down into darkness and brings light.

Through worship, I feel peace, joy, comfort and especially love. ... worship through singing is what makes me feel most connected to God. 

“Wait! Are you Santa?”

No, but I am thrilled that I get to play him on occasion. Even more importantly, in moments like this, I also get to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

For many who have lost a loved one, the holidays can be particularly difficult and lonely. To help them know they’re not alone, a dedicated group of women from The Salvation Army in Garnish, N.L., deliver handmade bereavement packages to those who are grieving. The initiative has been running for more than a decade and emerged after the ministry