New building to be a worship centre and community hub.
Women's Ministries Hosts Brave Events for Girls
Local corps events bring teens together to empower and uplift.
by Abbigail OliverCreated for girls ages 12-18, the Brave events aimed to connect them with the church and create meaningful relationships with other women and leaders in their local communities, while embracing their diversity and strengths, celebrating their unique and beautiful identities, and showing them that they are loved and cared for.
Salvation Army Attends National Prayer Breakfast
Political leaders and church leaders gather in Ottawa for prayer, fellowship and reconciliation.
by Abbigail OliverThe 57th annual National Prayer Breakfast, held in Ottawa in May, brought together Canadian political leaders and members of Parliament with representatives from denominations of Christian faith, including members of The Salvation Army. As a non-partisan event, political leaders of all parties joined with church leaders for prayer, conversations about reconciliation and awareness of human trafficking in Canada.
Messengers of Reconciliation Commissioned and Ordained
Canada and Bermuda Territory welcomes 15 new officers to its ranks.
by Pamela RichardsonTerritory hosts first public commissioning event since the beginning of the pandemic.
The Salvation Army Celebrates 134 Years in Moose Jaw
Major Mike Hoeft delivers special sermon in honour of the Army’s continued service in the community.
by Randy PalmerThe Salvation Army in Moose Jaw, Sask., celebrated 134 years of service in the community in March. The corps held events such as a women’s fellowship luncheon, a community barbecue and a visit from Major Mike Hoeft, area commander, Prairie Division, for a Sunday service.
New Emergency Disaster Services Vehicle Ready to Serve This Summer
Salvation Army in Happy Valley-Goose Bay teams up with community partners to address homelessness.
by Abbigail OliverThe goal of the EDS vehicle is threefold: emergency response, community service and outreach.
Halton Lighthouse Shelter Expands to Meet Greater Need
Shelter “pandemic proofs” facility after COVID-19 leaves a gap in housing.
by Abbigail OliverThe Salvation Army Halton Lighthouse Shelter in Oakville, Ont., is currently undergoing a $1.4 million expansion that will increase their facility space to accommodate 40 shelter beds and eight new rooms.
The Well Connects Women Across the Territory
Salvationists create a comforting space for discussion about resilience and hardship.
by Abbigail OliverThe Salvation Army women’s ministries held a virtual conference for women across the Canada and Bermuda Territory in March.
Honouring the Salvation Army “Lassies” who served soldiers during the First World War.
Additional Executive Appointments Announced for 2022
These appointments will come into effect on August 1, 2022.
International Headquarters approves new executive appointments.