October 5 is recognized by the United Nations as World Teacher’s Day. The Salvation Army has established more than 3,000 schools worldwide, employing over 18,000 teachers who provide high-quality education to nearly 600,000 students.

“The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is supporting Orange Shirt Day as part of our overall journey of reconciliation,” says Commissioner Floyd Tidd, territorial commander. “We believe the core message of this day, that ‘Every Child Matters,’ and we stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples in this initiative.”

I think about those instances when racism snuck into Malakai’s life—the side glances, unfair assumptions and uncomfortable questions. I think about how the actions of others affected him. Most of all, I think about my reaction to those instances and how that was perceived by him. The moments I went along to get along. 

Commissioners Deborah and Wayne Bungay have been Salvation Army officers for 37 years, spending more than 12 years in international service. Today, they serve as territorial president of women’s ministries and territorial commander in the Zimbabwe and Botswana Territory. We spoke with Commissioner Deborah Bungay about adapting to new cultures, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and their vision for the territory.

Since being diagnosed with a rare form of malignant brain cancer, Captain Karen Holland has found a new way to engage in pastoral ministry.

The South America East Territory, in partnership with the Canada and Bermuda Territory and others,  is offering a new after-school program, Curious and Brave. The program offers well-rounded, holistic educational support that provides basic needs for students and families and, as the name suggests, encourages them to be curious, to think critically and to bravely communicate and defend their feelings, emotions and ideas within a safe space.

A family's life is changed forever when a Salvation Army church says "yes" to sponsorship.

Krishna McFarlane had it all—a great job, a home in Canada, a son who loved her—but something was missing.

The Army’s future depends on its spiritual health. Without a vibrant, lived-out faith, we are in danger of becoming just another charity. Since its inception, the Army has been motivated by the love of Jesus to serve others in his name.

I have often thought that if it were not for the grace of God, my life would be so different today. I believe that the Lord never left me for a moment.