The Salvation Army in Saskatoon recently celebrated 100 years of service at its Avenue C location, where Crossroads Residential Services is situated. For a century, this branch has supported people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. The Army hosted a street party in June to mark the occasion. “With permission from the city, we

“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.”—1 Corinthians 12:12 Across the vast and diverse continent of Africa, The Salvation Army’s ministry—faithful service through corps and community development projects such as hospitals, health clinics and schools—is inspiring. Over many

Hidden underneath Nate Bargatze's new book Big Dumb Eyes is a Big Dumb Heart. In the chapter “Raised by a Clown,” Nate tells some stories about his father. There are some funny sections about kids’ birthday parties and high school girlfriends, but the real heart comes out in relation to his own father’s upbringing.

October is Women’s History Month—a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and today. Here are four Salvationist women from the Canada and Bermuda Territory who are making an impact in their corps and communities.

Over the past year, The Salvation Army hosted a series of reconciliation circles to allow people to gather and talk about Indigenous reconciliation through the lens of what it means to be a good neighbour. Three participants share their experience.

Former San Jose Sharks centre Ryan Carpenter had hockey in his blood. But as a Christian, he welcomes the opportunity to share his testimony with others, and he writes “Romans 5:8” on every hockey stick he uses. “It’s a very simple way of sharing the gospel with others. I’m very thankful the love of God is always the same toward us, when we’re getting it right and even when we’re not.”

“We’re just grateful. It was a tremendous gift,” Captain Hickman adds.

Colonels John and Lani Chamness, originally from the U.S.A. Western Territory, have been serving as chief secretary and territorial secretary for spiritual life development in Canada and Bermuda since 2023. Next month, they embark on a new journey of ministry in the Australia Territory, with Colonel John appointed as chief secretary and Colonel

Practical suggestions for how Salvationists and other ministry units can practise reconciliation.

The 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 Nova Scotia.