A new Salvation Army thrift store in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood officially opened in March, making it the ninth store in the city. Territorial and Ontario divisional leaders were invited for an exclusive tour of the store followed by speeches and a prayer led by Major Lori Mitchell, area commander. The official ribbon cutting opened the
At Booth University College in Winnipeg, a new pilot project is offering free university-level education to vulnerable populations. With a focus on making education asaccessible as possible, Shelter U is available to candidates from shelters across the city who will take the course alongside campus-based students. For many vulnerable people,
“Graduation is not the end—it is the beginning,” said Winnipeg’s Deputy Mayor Markus Chambers to the graduating class at the 43rd spring convocation ceremony of Booth University College (Booth UC) in April. “Carry forward the lessons, relationships and compassion you cultivated here.” Held at Knox United Church in Winnipeg, the ceremony was
The Salvation Army’s Cedar Hill Corps in Warwick, Bermuda, celebrated its 70th anniversary with a full weekend of festivities in February, ending with a Sunday service that welcomed nearly 100 attendees. The celebrations kicked off on Friday evening with a family fun night, where attendees enjoyed dinner, followed by card and group games and
From February 28 to March 5, Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, territorial commander and territorial president of women’s ministries, visited ministry units across the island of Bermuda, accompanied by Lt-Colonels John and Brenda Murray, territorial secretary for communications and director of international development. Their tour included
The Salvation Army is active in more than 130 countries worldwide. With such a wide scope of ministry, there are many service opportunities for both officers and lay personnel interested in serving overseas. Below is a list of available positions in other Salvation Army territories, prepared by the IHQ personnel
The Salvation Army appreciates Pope Francis’s unwavering commitment to interfaith discourse and is grateful for the ecumenical dialogue fostered under his papacy.
It was a full house at Guelph Citadel, Ont., on April 5 as the Canadian Staff Band (CSB) hosted its annual concert, Festival 56. The sanctuary filled with brass music, red festival tunics and an air of gratitude as the CSB celebrated 56 years, with a special tribute to Bandmaster John Lam as he prepares to retire after 30 years of faithful
