While the drum has always been an important part of the Salvation Army musical tradition, for Salvationists, it has always been more than an instrument. From the beginning, the drum’s supreme function was as a “mercy seat” in open-air meetings. 

Lt-Colonel Keith Pike, territorial secretary for business administration, asked Microsoft Copilot four key questions to see how it would engage with the heart of Christian belief and practice. 

Birds are remarkable creatures crafted with love and a twinkle by the Master Designer who invites us to “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them” (Matthew 6:26). That same Creator is with you, loving and watching you. 

Purposeful breathing is one of the most effective ways to calm our stress response, and breath prayers combine deep breathing exercises with meditation on God’s Word.

Georgina Community Church, Ont., celebrated a milestone anniversary of 50 years in May. According to Lieutenant Jenny Rideout, corps officer, the weekend was a “homecoming” and a “family reunion" that brought together current and former members, community leaders and dignitaries to reflect on the church’s history of service in Georgina. “The

The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Windsor, Ont., has expanded its shelter services to better support couples experiencing homelessness, as well as individuals with pets. According to Jason Linton, executive director, there are widespread gaps in services that often lead to people choosing between staying with their partner or pet, or having

The "black book" at Diane Stark's church was a weekly reminder that her family was attending in fewer and fewer numbers than before. But what could she do about it? God had an answer.

This summer, John Lam retires after 30 years of ministry with the Canadian Staff Band, including 17 years as bandmaster.

Toronto’s Scarborough Citadel was filled with the iconic sounds of The Salvation Army—brass music, singing, clapping and a timbrel brigade—as the territory celebrated the ordination and commissioning of the Champions of the Mission on June 21. Officers, Salvationists, College for Officer Training (CFOT) faculty, friends and family witnessed the

For Mulky Liban, the journey to Canada was a chance for a new beginning. At six years old, her family fled war and conflict in Somalia, but even in South Africa, their security was still not guaranteed. “It was also not safe in South Africa,” she recalls. “When I was almost 18, I was left alone with no siblings, and I was seeking a place to