In the Canada and Bermuda Territory, “employee relations” is now the human relations department. This is more than simply a different department title. It reflects the new way the Army will develop, deploy and value its most important relationship, the one with the people who carry out our mission.

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory recently launched the auxiliary-lieutenant program, which offers a new path to fulltime service and ministry leadership.

Territory commissions 26 new lieutenants in 2021.

Canadian officers Majors Tim and Krista Andrews serve as corps officers in the Australia Territory, where they enjoy the weather, outdoor activities and coffee culture. Features editor Giselle Randall spoke with them about the challenges facing the country, building community partnerships and what they’ve learned during the pandemic.

In March 2020, Oshawa Temple, Ont., put out a call for contributions as they moved church services online. Simon Hopkins, Paige Sharp and William Chinnery accepted the mission.

When people across the country rung in 2020, no one was aware that a pandemic of global proportions and new racial injustices were in store for the new year. With the many challenges of the previous year in mind, the women’s ministries department piloted the theme “Disturbing Present Darkness” for 2021 to encourage women across the territory.

Jeff Robertson loved serving as a layperson in The Salvation Army. But God was calling him to more.

In March, The Salvation Army recognized the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization’s declaration of a global pandemic by joining together for a territorial day of prayer. Major Colin Bain, assistant executive director, Toronto Housing and Homeless Supports, shared the following poem he wrote to acknowledge the contributions of Salvation Army personnel who serve on the front lines to share the love of Jesus.

The Salvation Army Bethany Hope Centre provides a positive environment for moms like Allyssa Campbell.

The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services (EDS) has been serving the people of Canada since 1917, when two ships collided in Halifax Harbour. Last year, EDS helped more than 15,000 people during emergencies or when disaster struck.