Raising awareness of this safety issue is vital to protect the lives of those we love.
Living History: More Than an Instrument
Since its birth, The Salvation Army has marched to the beat of its own drums.
While the drum has always been an important part of the Salvation Army musical tradition, for Salvationists, it has always been more than an instrument. From the beginning, the drum’s supreme function was as a “mercy seat” in open-air meetings.
Celebrating Courage on World Refugee Day
How The Salvation Army supports the determination and resilience of refugees through Pathway of Hope.
by Chris McGregor
For Mulky Liban, the journey to Canada was a chance for a new beginning. At six years old, her family fled war and conflict in Somalia, but even in South Africa, their security was still not guaranteed. “It was also not safe in South Africa,” she recalls. “When I was almost 18, I was left alone with no siblings, and I was seeking a place to
In the first article of this four-part series on generation Z and Jesus, we considered the overall landscape of the different generations in our churches today: from baby boomers to generation X to millennials. Now we turn our attention to the star of our discussion: gen Z. But before we look more closely at young adults and faith, we need to
Ministers of the Gospel
Officers from across the decades share memories of their ordination and commissioning.
Memories of ordination and commissioning.
Honouring the White Buffalo
Family and faith defined Jordan Brown-Ratcliffe’s life. Now an Indigenous memorial fund carries his legacy.
by Abbigail Oliver
Adopted as an infant by Salvation Army officers, Jordan Brown-Ratcliffe grew up in a loving and faith-filled home where he was encouraged to explore the Indigenous roots of his birth family. From music and travel to art and nature, Jordan embraced life while seeking to understand his own identity and place in the world. In 2019, Jordan passed
An Opened Door
Tara Foster knows that God has placed her in the right spot for her Christian walk.
by Ken Ramstead"What you see is what you get with Tara. She is someone who loves Jesus and has a strong desire to bring others into a saving relationship with Jesus as she has experienced. Her life was turned around by him and she longs to see people, especially youth, know they are loved by Jesus and that he longs to be in relationship with them.”
"How Can We Help?"
Saskatoon Temple fosters reconciliation through relationships, listening and support.
by Abbigail OliverFor Saskatoon Temple, what started as a simple act of generosity grew into a meaningful partnership with a local school.
I recall thinking, Here is a man who truly lives his faith. An act that, to me, was such a gift, so supportive and helpful. He was just a faithful follower of Jesus, living and doing as the Bible teaches.
Living History: A Tablecloth That Saved a Life
Heritage Centre home to a poignant memento of the Empress of Ireland disaster.
On one of the darkest days of the early Canadian Salvation Army, a simple tablecloth saved a Salvationist who nearly drowned in the sinking of the Empress of Ireland.