For Rodica Railean, the 2025 women’s retreat at Pine Lake Camp, Alta., was life changing. Though she was invited each yearby a friend from Calgary’s Glenmore Temple, Railean always found a reason to decline, until last year, when she felt drawn to accept the invitation. That retreat marked the start of her new journey with Christ, as she now

“I love the mission and the sacred work of The Salvation Army,” says Major Carson Decker, territorial candidates secretary, “sharing the love of Jesus, meeting human needs and being a transforming influence.

“It’s been a beautiful journey, filled with incredible moments, and I can’t imagine doing anything else. And if I had to do it all over again, I would still say yes.”

“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.”

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