Open Hands, Open Hearts
In Costa Rica and Panama, The Salvation Army nurtures hope where it’s needed most.
BY LT-COLONEL BRENDA MURRAY AND MARK YANThe Salvation Army’s ministry in the Latin America North Territory—spanning 10 Spanish-speaking countries—is a vibrant expression of faith, culture and compassion. This photo essay focuses on Costa Rica and Panama, where God’s love is lived out in classrooms, corps halls, seniors’ homes, migrant shelters and a training college.
Living History: A Firm Foundation
The Heritage Centre’s trowel collection commemorates some of The Salvation Army’s most significant buildings.
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 spotlight four trowels in the centre’s collection.
Living History: By the Book
The Heritage Centre’s collection of bookmarks shines a light on a forgotten chapter in our history.
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 spotlight half a dozen of the centre’s humble collection of more than 250 bookmarks.
Everlasting Peace
Christmas is the beginning of the way things were meant to be.
by Commissioner Lee GravesGod’s peace, gifted at Christmastime, is cause for great celebration. Peace, as Jesus gives, draws our attention to that which God intended.
Learning Reimagined
Booth UC’s Shelter U program empowers students through education.
by Abbigail OliverGeneral's Christmas Message: The Light Has Come!
The birth of the Christ Child dispels the darkness of our world with the radiance of God’s presence.
BY GENERAL LYNDON BUCKINGHAMThis Christmas we have the opportunity to reflect, celebrate and worship the God who steps down into darkness and brings light.
Through worship, I feel peace, joy, comfort and especially love. ... worship through singing is what makes me feel most connected to God.
An Unexpected Knock
Giving hope to a young mother my first Christmas as a Salvation Army officer.
by Major Sheldon Bungay“Wait! Are you Santa?”
No, but I am thrilled that I get to play him on occasion. Even more importantly, in moments like this, I also get to be the hands and feet of Jesus.



