Commissioner Lee Graves, territorial commander, spoke with Lt-Colonel Brenda Murray, director of the international development department, about the Self-Denial Campaign for the Salvationist podcast. Here is an excerpt from their conversation. Listen to the full interview below: Commissioner Lee Graves: When we think back to the beginning
The Home Front is an ongoing series where we highlight the mission and ministry taking place around our territory. We will visit each Canadian province and territory, as well as Bermuda, and celebrate the innovation and impact the Army is having in corps, social services and youth ministry. This month, we are highlighting Newfoundland and Labrador.
What is happiness, anyway?
Open Hands, Open Hearts
In Costa Rica and Panama, The Salvation Army nurtures hope where it’s needed most.
BY LT-COLONEL BRENDA MURRAY AND MARK YANThe 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: A Firm Foundation
The Heritage Centre’s trowel collection commemorates some of The Salvation Army’s most significant buildings.
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: By the Book
The Heritage Centre’s collection of bookmarks shines a light on a forgotten chapter in our history.
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.
Everlasting Peace
Christmas is the beginning of the way things were meant to be.
by Commissioner Lee GravesGod’s peace, gifted at Christmastime, is cause for great celebration. Peace, as Jesus gives, draws our attention to that which God intended.
Learning Reimagined
Booth UC’s Shelter U program empowers students through education.
by Abbigail OliverEducation 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



