Corps Mission

Upcoming Events

Events and learning from Salvation Army departments, divisions and trusted ministry partners.

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Nov6–7Fri–Sat
Youth Worker Community · In person

Youth Worker Conference: Winnipeg

WhenTimes on event page
WhereWinnipeg, MB
CostSee event page

Encouragement, practical training and peer connection for anyone leading youth ministry.

Nov10Tue
British Columbia Division · FundraiserPacific time

Hope in the City Luncheon: Victoria

Whennoon – 1:30 p.m. PT
WhereVictoria Conference Centre, Victoria, BC
CostTables and tickets

Community leaders gather to ring in the Christmas season and support local Salvation Army programs: food, clothing, shelter and Christmas for local families.

Nov12–Dec 246 weeks
The Salvation Army · Across Canada

Christmas Kettle Campaign

WhenNov 12 – Dec 24 (Costco kettles Dec 10–24)
WhereKettle locations in your community
CostVolunteer

The national Christmas kettle campaign. Find Tiptap set-up videos, dashboard training and the kettle FAQ on the kettle page; return Tiptap devices by Jan 8, 2027.

Nov12Thu
Prairies and Northern Territories Division · FundraiserMountain time

Hope in the City: Calgary

Whennoon MT
WhereHyatt Regency Calgary, Calgary, AB
CostSee event page

Kicks off the Christmas season of giving in Calgary; funds support hot meals, hampers, camps, school supplies and housing help all year.

Nov13Fri
Atlantic Division · FundraiserAtlantic time

Hope in the City Breakfast: Halifax

When7 – 9 a.m. AT
WhereThe Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS
CostRegister on event page

An annual breakfast that brings community members and local businesses together to hear stories of hope and support Salvation Army programs.

Nov13–14Fri–Sat
Youth Worker Community · In person

Youth Worker Conference: Calgary

WhenTimes on event page
WhereCalgary, AB
CostSee event page

Encouragement, practical training and peer connection for anyone leading youth ministry.

Nov17–20Tue–Fri
The Pastorate · RetreatCurrently full — waitlist open

Pastors Retreat: Fall 2026

WhenBegins Nov 17 afternoon, ends Nov 20
WhereBarnabas Landing, Keats Island, BC
Cost$375 per person

A three-night coastal getaway for pastors and their spouses to rest and build friendships with other pastoral couples.

Nov18Wed
Atlantic Division · FundraiserNewfoundland time

Hope in the City Breakfast: St. John’s

When7 – 9 a.m. NT
WhereDelta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre, 120 New Gower St, St. John’s, NL
CostRegister on event page

An annual breakfast that brings community members and local businesses together to hear stories of hope and support Salvation Army programs.

Nov18Wed
Prairies and Northern Territories Division · FundraiserCentral time

Hope in the City: Winnipeg

Whennoon CT
WhereCanad Inns Polo Park, Winnipeg, MB
CostSee event page

Kicks off the Christmas season of giving in Winnipeg and supports Salvation Army work all year.

Nov19Thu
British Columbia Division · Community eventPacific time

Fill the Kettle: Christmas Kettle Kick-Off

When11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT
WhereRobson Square, Vancouver, BC
CostFree to attend

Launches the Red Kettle campaign in British Columbia with a community celebration that raises funds for people in need.

Nov20–21Fri–Sat
Impactus · In person

Impactus Men’s Conference: Winnipeg

WhenFri 7–10 p.m. & Sat 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT
WhereChurch of the Rock, 1397 Buffalo Pl, Winnipeg, MB
CostFrom $65 (early bird to Nov 2)

A men’s weekend on deepening your walk with God, strengthening relationships and living boldly for Christ.

Nov24Tue
The Pastorate · In person

Pastors Meetup: Edmonton

When10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MT
WhereCelebration Church, 7215 Argyll Rd NW, Edmonton, AB
CostFree

A morning for Edmonton-area pastors to step away from ministry demands and connect with peers over coffee, worship and prayer.

Nov24Tue
Salvationist Women · Online

Women’s Ministries Webinar with Captain Crystal Porter

Whennoon ET
WhereOnline webinar
CostFree

A webinar from Salvationist Women with Captain Crystal Porter (rescheduled to Tuesday, November 24). The joining link will be shared on the Salvationist Women Facebook page and website.

Nov25Wed
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada · Online

Ignite Prayer Forum: Kingdom Prayer in Worship Services

When60 minutes (time on event page)
WhereOnline
CostFree

A short online forum from the EFC and Ignite Prayer Canada on cultivating Kingdom prayer in church worship services, with a time of prayer together.

Nov25Wed
The Pastorate · In person

Pastors Meetup: Calgary

When10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MT
WhereFirst Alliance Church (Deerfoot Campus), 12345 40 St SE, Calgary, AB
CostFree

A morning for Calgary-area pastors to step away from ministry demands and connect with peers over coffee, worship and prayer.

Nov26Thu
The Pastorate · In person

Pastors Meetup: Abbotsford

When10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT
WhereAbbotsford Pentecostal Assembly, 3145 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC
CostFree

A morning for Lower Mainland pastors to step away from ministry demands and connect with peers over coffee, worship and prayer.

Nov26Thu
Prairies and Northern Territories Division · FundraiserMountain time

Hope in the City: Edmonton

When7 p.m. MT
WhereFantasyland Hotel, Edmonton, AB
CostSee event page

Kicks off the Christmas season of giving in Edmonton and supports Salvation Army work all year.

Nov27Fri
Flourishing Congregations Institute · Online webinar

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Mind: Reimagining the Church as Neighbour and Hospital

When11 a.m. MT
WhereOnline (Microsoft Teams)
CostFree

A short research webinar on recovering the church’s identity as neighbour and place of healing, to help congregations minister well through change.

Nov27–28Fri–Sat
Youth Worker Community · In person

Youth Worker Conference: Moncton

WhenTimes on event page
WhereMoncton, NB
CostSee event page

Encouragement, practical training and peer connection for anyone leading youth ministry.

Dec1Tue
British Columbia Division · FundraiserPacific time

Hope in the City Breakfast: Vancouver

When7:30 – 9 a.m. PT
WhereVancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC
CostSee event page

The Salvation Army’s largest in-person fundraiser of the year in British Columbia, supporting shelter, substance use counselling and employment training.

Dec4Fri
British Columbia Division · Community eventPacific time

CHEK Christmas Drive-Thru and Telethon

When5 – 7 p.m. PT
WhereCHEK News, 780 Kings Rd, Victoria, BC
CostBring a new, unwrapped toy

The 33rd annual drive-thru and telethon collects new, unwrapped toys and donations for Salvation Army Christmas help across the Capital Regional District.

Dec5Sat
Ontario Division · Fun runEastern time

Santa Shuffle: Ontario

WhenToronto: festivities 9 a.m., run and walk 10 a.m. ET
WhereWilket Creek Park, 1132 Leslie St, Toronto, ON; also Ottawa, Hamilton, Barrie, Whitby, Kemptville and Sudbury
CostRegister on event page

The national Santa Shuffle fun run and elf walk, presented by Running Room. Toronto funds support The Salvation Army Gateway. Other Ontario cities are listed on santashuffle.ca.

Dec5Sat
Atlantic Division · Fun runAtlantic and Newfoundland time

Santa Shuffle: Atlantic

When9 or 10 a.m. (by location)
WhereCharlottetown, Lower Sackville and St. John’s
CostRegister on event page

The national Santa Shuffle fun run and elf walk, presented by Running Room. Corps can enter a team and raise funds for local Salvation Army programs.

Dec19Sat
The Salvation Army · Across Canada

Walmart National Fill the Kettle Day

WhenAll day
WhereWalmart locations across Canada
CostVolunteer

A national day to fill kettles at Walmart stores. Plan your volunteers early so every kettle at your local Walmart is covered.

Jan29–30Fri–Sat
Youth Worker Community · In person

Youth Worker Conference: Saskatoon

WhenTimes on event page
WhereSaskatoon, SK
CostSee event page

Encouragement, practical training and peer connection for anyone leading youth ministry.

Feb3–4Wed–Thu
Alpha Canada · In person

The Alpha Conference 2027 (Canadian delegation)

WhenFeb 3–4, reception Feb 2
WhereYorba Linda (Orange County), California
Cost$189 CDN delegate package

Alpha Canada brings church leaders from across the country to the international Alpha Conference and sits together as one delegation. Travel and accommodation are extra.

Feb5Fri
Flourishing Congregations Institute · Online webinarRegistration opens soon

Insights for Hope: Leaning into Your Church’s Story

Whennoon MT
WhereOnline
CostFree

Sociologists from Trinity Western University share research on how congregations can find hope by engaging their own story.

Feb5–6Fri–Sat
Youth Worker Community · In person

Youth Worker Conference: Abbotsford

WhenTimes on event page
WhereAbbotsford, BC
CostSee event page

Encouragement, practical training and peer connection for anyone leading youth ministry.

Feb19Fri
Change Conference · Online

Change Conference National Online

WhenStream available all day
WhereOnline, for youth groups across Canada
CostFree

A free online gathering for youth groups: a message from Miles Minnick, worship with students across Canada and guided group discussion.

Feb20Sat
Impactus · In personSave the date

Impactus Men’s Conference: Ottawa

WhenTimes to be announced
WhereOttawa, ON
CostSuper Early Bird sale Nov 27 – Dec 1

Impactus brings its one-day men’s conference to Ottawa. Save the date; full details coming soon.

Feb26–27Fri–Sat
Youth Worker Community · In person

Today’s Teens Conference

WhenMain day from 9 a.m.
WhereBrampton, ON
CostSee event page

Ontario’s long-running conference equipping youth workers, volunteers, pastors and student leaders to reach and disciple young people.

Mar5–6Fri–Sat
Change Conference · In person

Change Conference British Columbia

WhenTimes on event page
WherePacific Academy, 10238 168 St, Surrey, BC
CostSee event page

A two-day youth conference built on Psalm 27:4, encouraging students to seek God’s presence and put Jesus first.

Mar13Sat
Impactus · In personSave the date

Impactus Men’s Conference: Edmonton

WhenTimes to be announced
WhereEdmonton, AB
CostSuper Early Bird sale Nov 27 – Dec 1

Impactus brings its one-day men’s conference to Edmonton. Save the date; full details coming soon.

Apr16Fri
Flourishing Congregations Institute · Online webinarRegistration opens soon

Called to Meaning: How Christian Teens and Young Adults Understand Vocation

When11 a.m. MT
WhereOnline
CostFree

New Canadian research on how young people understand vocation and calling, and how churches and families can help them discern it.

Apr30–May 1Fri–Sat
Change Conference · In person

Change Conference Alberta

WhenTimes on event page
WhereCentre Street Church, Calgary, AB
CostSee event page

A two-day student conference in Calgary focused on beholding Jesus and putting him first.

May14–16Fri–Sun
The Salvation Army International · Worldwide

Global Holiness Event: Transformed by Holy Love

WhenPentecost weekend
WhereSalvation Army corps around the world
CostSee event page

A worldwide Salvation Army initiative for Pentecost, calling the whole Army to holiness. Plan Pentecost Sunday worship around it.

Jul15–20Thu–Tue
The Salvation Army International · Congress

International Youth Congress 2027: Empowering a Generation

WhenSix days
WhereSee event page
CostSee event page

An international congress for young Salvationist leaders aged 18 to 25. Share it with young adults in your corps and speak with your divisional youth team.

Aug5–6Thu–Fri
Global Leadership Network · Online

Global Leadership Summit 2027: Global Online

WhenTwo-day livestream
WhereOnline, watch from anywhere
CostFrom $199 USD

The Global Leadership Summit streamed online: two days of leadership teaching from world-class speakers for church and ministry leaders.

Nov9–12Tue–Fri
The Pastorate · Retreat

Pastors Retreat: Fall 2027

WhenThree nights
WhereCoast of British Columbia
CostAll-inclusive (see event page)

A three-night, all-inclusive retreat for Canadian pastors and their spouses on the B.C. coast.

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Events in your division

Each division lists its own events, galas and Christmas kick-offs. Check yours for the latest.

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Key Dates for Your Corps

Observances and special Sundays to plan worship and ministry around, with resources where available.

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