God meets the manifestation of pure evil represented by a physical cross, with all its brutality, with the redeeming love that conquers evil, sin and, yes, death itself.

Exploring the days of Holy Week.

In the late 19th century, General William Booth, co-Founder of The Salvation Army, put forward a scheme to help aspiring British emigrants find new homes in Canada. By 1914, the Army had helped bring more than 100,000 people to Canada, a total that eventually rose to an estimated 250,000. Leaflets (above) advertising lectures by Salvation Army

Sometimes Diane Stark worries that her overly chattiness makes people uncomfortable, but God created each of us uniquely because He has a special role for each of us. And if Diane's was to share a bag of hard candy and pray, she is happy to play her part.

The Salvation Army carries Easter from their churches into the streets, food banks, shelters, hospitals, homes and every place where hope is needed most.

The Salvation Army in Milton, Ont., offers a safe location for the Support House’s mobile health van team.

At the Liberia Corps, church members describe their congregation as a true family—a place where everyone is involved, supported, and valued. Here, people pray for one another, celebrate together, and walk through challenges side by side. Many share how The Salvation Army has been a source of both God’s love and genuine community. From

At the College for Officer Training in Costa Rica, officers share what inspires their calling: staying true to The Salvation Army’s mission, passing its values to future generations, and serving with love and purpose. They reflect on relying on God through every season, finding strength in their faith, and embracing the responsibility of guiding

In a world where many experience distance or isolation, this program provides a space where they are embraced as family.

Last week, Salvation Army representatives from across the territory gathered in Ottawa for the annual Salvation Army Week on Parliament Hill. This important week aims to raise awareness of the Army’s mission and ministry in Canada, while building connections and strengthening relationships with members of the federal government. From Monday to

Through prayer, worship and messages of God’s love, guests are reminded that they are not alone and that hope is always within reach.

What began as providing meals for the community and an effort to reduce food waste has grown into a powerful point of connection and hope.

When Jesus said, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12), it is more than an intellectual statement; it is a promise of relationship as we share the light that dwells with and within each of us.

The world needs people who are grounded in the presence of Christ—people who are steady enough to listen, compassionate enough to carry grief and courageous enough to love their neighbours without agenda.

Last fall, I visited Glace Bay, N.S., where The Salvation Army serves a homestyle meal for lunch every week, and met Robert. Stepping into any new situation for the first time can be difficult, but Robert embraced the challenge. He arrived one Thursday and found a warm welcome to a new community—a place of acceptance, a place where he was

At The Salvation Army's New Hope Leslieville shelter in Toronto, a monthly jam session gives residents an opportunity to experience the joy of music, thanks to Harmonies for Hope. The program is led by a volunteer, Rob Dixon, who shares how an encounter with a man experiencing homelessness inspired Harmonies for Hope, and how the program creates

On this past Christmas Day, a fire destroyed The Salvation Army building in Prince Albert, Sask. But the mission continues, thanks to the support of the town and its people.

Australian officers talk about their calling; about some of the biggest and most surprising differences between The Salvation Army in Australia and Canada; and about their church’s process of rebuilding after Covid and how Kingston Citadel has a renewed vision and is thriving today.