Are we making space in our worship for the various seasons of people’s lives? More specifically, are we making space for those who are grieving?
A Changed Life
A ’60s Scoop survivor shares how The Salvation Army helped transform her life.
by Juan Romero"The Salvation Army has been a constant in my life since the 1990s. They had a huge impact. They pretty much took me out of poverty,” says Vonda Knipfel, who has worked as the suppertime cook at The Salvation Army’s Waterston Centre in Regina for the past 20 years.
Community in the Cariboo
The Salvation Army meets practical and spiritual needs in Williams Lake, B.C.
by Giuliano MendoncaIn Williams Lake, B.C., The Salvation Army runs several food programs and a drop-in centre, and offers spiritual care through a prayer room.
A Call from God
Cadets Hannah and Peter Chaulk are obedient to where God is leading them on their journey to become officers.
By Joshua Fischlin
When Hannah and Peter Chaulk signed up to become officer candidates for The Salvation Army, they weren’t just following a career path—they were following a call from God. “That’s what we’re called to do,” Hannah says. “Hopefully through showing our love for others, they can come to know Christ.”
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Dreaming Big
The Salvation Army fights to prevent early marriage in Zambia.
by Major Heather MatondoThe Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is partnering with the Zambia Territory to prevent early marriages by supporting girls to stay in school
Iryna Reunova never dreamed that she’d be forced to flee her home because of war. She and her husband, Alex, had worked hard and made a good life for themselves in Kharkiv, Ukraine. In their 60s, they were close to retiring and looked forward to having time to do the things they loved. “Alex had just finished building a greenhouse
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Honouring Our Elders
How a Salvation Army seniors’ home is providing compassion, care and dignity in Sri Lanka.
By Lt-Colonel Brenda Murray
A few years ago, I had the privilege of visiting The Salvation Army’s Rajagiriya Elders Home in Colombo, Sri Lanka, an experience that left a permanent mark on my heart. The residents of this home were such a blessing to the visiting team—their warmth and wisdom shining brightly despite the challenges they face. My visit was part of
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Living History: Time Capsule
A collection of artifacts captures a special moment in training college history.
Highlights from a time capsule from the College for Officer Training in Winnipeg.
Sara Tampai attends Red Deer Church and serves with her husband, Josh, as the hospitality and property managers, respectively, at Pine Lake Camp in Alberta.
A Better Plan
How Ana Lavie’s life changed after finding The Salvation Army in Canada.
by Abbigail Oliver
Journey to Salvation is a new department featuring stories of newcomers to Canada and their paths to becoming Salvationists in our territory. In the midst of the pandemic in 2021, Ana Lavie and her husband, Santiago Vaca, moved from Ecuador to Canada with their son, Matias. At the time, Matias was reaching school age, and Ana wanted better
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