Food for Thought
How The Salvation Army is working to end global hunger.
by Lt-Colonel Brenda MurrayThe Salvation Army is a member of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a partnership of 15 faith-based organizations working together to end hunger.
Sarah Rowe is the young people’s sergeant-major (YPSM) at Saskatoon Temple in Saskatchewan. She shares a little about her spiritual journey, what inspires her about The Salvation Army and why camp has such a special place in her heart.
Beyond Housing
New energy-efficient Grace Village offers a sustainable housing solution in Edmonton.
by Abbigail OliverMore than 10 years ago, The Salvation Army began discussions about a new housing facility to help meet a growing need in Edmonton. An underutilized property owned by The Salvation Army presented a promising opportunity to create something different—a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient and net-zero ready building called Grace Village.
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How to Save a Life
When a band member at St. Thomas Citadel suffered a heart attack, Salvationists were quick to respond.
by Chris McGregor“I’m incredibly proud of what my family did...They responded without hesitation. It was inspiring to watch,”
The International Brigade
A large part of the success of The Salvation Army’s camping ministries is due to its committed and enthusiastic staff—both from here and abroad.
by Nathan Reid-WelfordThe Salvation Army’s camping ministries in Ontario were back in full swing this past summer. Meet six of the international staff who served at Jackson’s Point Camp and Newport Adventure Camp.
The Salvation Army Marks Orange Shirt Day
How three ministry units are taking steps on the journey of reconciliation.
by Captain Crystal PorterEach year, September 30 marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, to raise awareness of the impact of Indian residential schools, remember the children who never returned home and honour survivors, their families and communities. The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is committed to recognizing this day and taking intentional steps on the journey to reconciliation.
It was the fall of 1899 in my hometown of Monkstown—then known as Paradise Sound—a tiny, isolated community accessible only by boat in Newfoundland and Labrador. The town had no church building and no regular full-time minister. In faith, the men of the town built a church. They called it the “Whosoever House,” and they
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Jillian Penney attends Vernon Community Church, B.C., where she is the children and youth co-ordinator and team lead for their neighbourhood outreach program. She also serves as a regional co-ordinator for the British Columbia Division’s youth department. This is the first article of a new series, where we will get to know Salvationists from across the territory.
Unity in Access
A new sensory room at St. Thomas Citadel, Ont., is creating a more understanding church.
by Abbigail OliverAs a parent of a child with exceptional needs, Captain Tracy Savage, corps officer at St. Thomas Citadel and Community Ministries, Ont., set out to answer one question: “How do we, as pastors, allow for all families to worship with us in a way that is supportive and easy?” Attending regular services and engaging in church activities
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Under the Tree
Fundraising campaign is making spirits bright around the world.
by Major Heather MatondoUnder the Tree is a fundraising campaign that helps ministry units work together—as a congregation, a women’s ministry group, a youth group, etc.—to “Fill a Dorm,” “Fill a School” or “Build a Farm.”
