I joined The Salvation Army in April 2021, at the height of the pandemic. It was COVID, so the entire world was in a transitional phase, as was our family. I was in the middle of my doctorate in Atlanta, Georgia, when COVID hit, and my husband and I were newlyweds living in different countries. We used COVID as a time to reset and figure out
Many Salvationists served with The Salvation Army War Services overseas and in Canada during both world wars.
Waves of Grace: Spotlight on Prince Edward Island
Planting new roots and growing the kingdom in Charlottetown.
by Giselle RandallThe Home Front is an ongoing series where we highlight the mission and ministry taking place around our territory. We will visit each Canadian province and territory, as well as Bermuda, and celebrate the innovation and impact the Army is having in corps, social services and youth ministry. This month, we highlight Prince Edward Island.
A Canvas of Care
How art therapy at The Salvation Army in Nanaimo, B.C., promotes wellness and dignity.
by Abbigail OliverAt Nanaimo Community Church, B.C., an art therapy program is blending creativity, community and mental-health support into a unique and accessible therapeutic experience. The program is led by Hannah Arabsky, an art therapist who also works part time at the Salvation Army thrift store in Nanaimo. “I grew up in an artistic family,” she says. “I
Living History: Death on the Ice
A humble Bible is mute testament to a disaster in Newfoundland and Labrador’s recent past.
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 highlight Salvationist Cecil Mouland’s Bible, like him, a survivor of the SS Newfoundland. In early March 1914, eight young men from the northeast Newfoundland and Labrador
Ryan Daw is the community and family services co-ordinator at The Salvation Army in Fort Frances, Ont. In June, he was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, which recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to their communities.
The Open Generation
Inviting gen Z into the practice of spiritual disciplines.
by Major April McNeillyStudies consistently show that gen Z is drawn into communities where faith is openly talked about and clearly practised.
Women's ministries group in Bermuda encourages participant.
The surprise of our Sabbath garden is a reminder that God meets us when we stop. You don’t need a plot of land to practise Sabbath—you need only a willingness to trust God with your time and let go of productivity for a moment.
Growing Minds
Salvation Army After S’Cool Club in Calgary helps kids learn and thrive.
by Abbigail OliverEvery Thursday, parents in Calgary know their children have a safe, welcoming place to go at The Salvation Army’s Community Resource Centre thanks to the After S’Cool Club, where kids can learn, make friends and build academic and social skills. This is especially important for the large population of newcomers in the community who are adjusting



