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All Together Now

Community partnerships keep people out of the cold in Saskatoon.
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The Salvation Army in Saskatoon has partnered with St. Mary’s Parish, a Catholic church, and the Saskatoon Friendship Inn, to open a warming centre in the winter

Building a Just Community

What does the Lord require of us?
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In the first article of this series, we asked whether The Salvation Army is still a church for the streets. Micah 6:8 presses that question further—not by asking what we believe, but by asking how we live. What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.—Micah 6:8 This verse was our sessional

International Leaders Encourage a Revitalized Mission in B.C.

General and Commissioner Buckingham inspire Salvationists and friends as Jesus Our Compass tour goes to West Coast.
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The Jesus Our Compass tour continued in the British Columbia Division this week as Salvationists converged on Cariboo Hill Temple, Burnaby, for Sunday worship with our international leaders, General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham. The Holy Spirit’s presence was felt as many gathered at the mercy seat for prayer following

Getting Michael Off the Streets

The Salvation Army helped one man find stability after experiencing homelessness.
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Michael Rudolph credits his time at The Salvation Army’s Waterston Centre in Regina with helping him reach stability. “They took me in when I was homeless. The Salvation Army does good things for thecommunity, and they got me off the streets.”

The Salvation Army is Reaccredited by Imagine Canada

Accreditation signals to donors, funders, staff and volunteers that their goodwill is in good hands.
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The Salvation Army has once again received accreditation from Imagine Canada, demonstrating the highest levels of governance, accountability and transparency. Imagine Canada is the umbrella organization for the Canadian charitable and nonprofit sector, and its standards for accreditation are stringent. Achieving accreditation reflects

Celebration, Graduation and a Warm Western Welcome for International Leaders

General and Commissioner Buckingham bless Calgary Salvationists, take part in Booth UC graduation as Jesus Our Compass tour continues.
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General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham received a warm western welcome in the Prairies and Northern Territories Division, as they continue their Jesus Our Compass tour across Canada. Their first stop in the division was in Calgary, where Glenmore Temple hosted a Salvationist Rally marked by enthusiastic worship and praise,

Then Sings My Soul

Unique music ministries deepen faith and build community across the territory.
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Music stirs the soul. For Christians, it’s a source of spiritual connection and worship. In The Salvation Army, it’s a hallmark of ministry, and brass and choral music is foundational to the identity of corps throughout the world. The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is finding fresh ways to help more people experience the power of music,

Mightier Than the Sword

A pen holder and wallet belonging to General William Booth are two of the prized possessions of the Heritage Centre.
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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 a pen holder and wallet owned and used by General William Booth. In the 19th century, pen and ink ruled the world of communications, and General William Booth was

Just Add Water

As my father’s garden-hose encounter illustrated, receiving grace and mercy are a splash away.
Faith & Friends

A watery encounter of her father's when she was young cause Joyce Starr Macias to reflect on grace and mercy, which are both a splash away.

Whatever Is True

Bringing the ministry of presence and prayer to The Salvation Army’s social work.
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Gwyneth Woods is the community and family services director in Listowel, Ont. Tell us a little about your family and early years. My parents immigrated to Canada from Northern Ireland a few years before I was born and later became Salvation Army officers. We moved around a lot and and I didn’t have extended family in the country, so making new

Jesus Our Compass: Atlantic Division

Watch the highlights from the international leaders' visit to Newfoundland and Labrador.
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It was a rousing start to the Jesus Our Compass International Leaders’ Tour, as General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham visited the Atlantic Division of the Canada and Bermuda Territory from April 17-21.  Highlights included an inspiring worship service and youth event on Sunday; an interview with the local NTV