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Salvation at Christmas

A new Canadian family was looking for a place to worship at a Salvation Army church in Saskatoon. But they found so much more.
Faith & Friends

Abubakar (not his real name), his wife and their five children immigrated to Canada in September 2024. As practising Christians in Nigeria, they had found joy in attending church back home. Now, they were looking for the same in Saskatoon, where they had settled. They found it at The Salvation Army’s Saskatoon Temple church.

Learning Reimagined

Booth UC’s Shelter U program empowers students through education.
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Education is a main contributor to social mobility, and for many, it is a source of empowerment and confidence. Shelter U, an innovative new program at Booth University College (UC), is opening new doors to education for students who might not have them otherwise. In partnership with The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope and emergency shelters in

Christmas With The Salvation Army Fills Roy Thomson Hall With Joy and Music

Night of celebration and worship features special guest Benjamin William Hastings.
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This past weekend, Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto was once again filled with anticipation and celebration as Salvationists, mission partners, donors and community members gathered for the annual Christmas With The Salvation Army. Under the artistic direction of the territorial music and arts ministries team, the evening unfolded as a rich musical

The Secret Place

Experiencing God through worship, prayer and service.
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Through worship, I feel peace, joy, comfort and especially love. ... worship through singing is what makes me feel most connected to God. 

Prayer Request

When it comes down to it, God loves to hear from us, no matter where we happen to be.
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When it comes to prayer, God will hear us no matter what we need or where we are. 

An Unexpected Knock

Giving hope to a young mother my first Christmas as a Salvation Army officer.
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“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.

Toy Story

At The Salvation Army's Saskatoon Temple, hundreds of children get the happy Christmas they deserve.
Faith & Friends

The Salvation Army's Saskatoon Temple’s Christmas hamper program has been going on for several decades.

“We’re a pretty busy ministry unit at Christmastime,” says Captain Derek Kerr, the pastor. “We help anywhere from 3,500 to 4,500 families, depending on the year. A lot of people come through.”

Comfort and Joy

Salvationists in Garnish, N.L., show compassion at Christmas through bereavement packages.
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For many who have lost a loved one, the holidays can be particularly difficult and lonely. To help them know they’re not alone, a dedicated group of women from The Salvation Army in Garnish, N.L., deliver handmade bereavement packages to those who are grieving. The initiative has been running for more than a decade and emerged after the ministry

Hope in the City Marks the Start of the 2025 Kettle Campaign

Territory-wide events help kick off the season of giving.
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In November and December, community members, mission partners and supporters gathered in provinces across the territory to celebrate the kick-off of the holiday season and the opportunity to make a difference through The Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle campaign. Here is a snapshot of just a few of this year’s exciting Hope in the City

A Righteous Man

Who was Joseph, the father of Jesus?
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Who was Joseph? What was his influence upon Jesus? What can we learn about fatherhood from his story? Matthew helps us to answer these questions. He refers to Joseph more than the other Gospels do, granting readers a unique perspective on Jesus’ human family of origin.