Over the past few years, there has been a growing movement of people who are leaving the evangelical church as a result of deconstructing their faith—a process that involves reflecting on which of their beliefs have been shaped by cultural, political or socio-economic values rather than the values of the kingdom of God. Through this
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I have long appreciated theologian Walter Brueggemann’s threefold manner of considering the Psalms. Psalms of orientation offer God unmitigated praise, reflecting gratitude for lives of stability. Their voices carry a sense of confidence about their relationship with God: “The Lord is … armed with strength; indeed, the world
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COVID-19 and Suffering Well
by Lindsay Reid
COVID-19 and Suffering Well Part 1 COVID-19 and Suffering Well Part 2 COVID-19 and Suffering Well Part 3
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New Interim Executive Director Appointed to Ethics Centre
Colonel Eleanor Shepherd to replace Ethics Centre founder Dr. James Read, who retires on October 1.
by Geoff Moulton
Colonel Eleanor Shepherd has been appointed as the interim executive director of the Ethics Centre of the Canada and Bermuda Territory, effective October 1, 2021. She succeeds Dr. James Read, who will retire after serving since 1994 as the founder and executive director of The Salvation Army Ethics Centre. Based in Winnipeg, the Ethics Centre
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Let’s Talk
A new resource will help Salvationists engage difficult topics in ways that bring us together.
by Aimee Patterson
New resource available to help Salvationists have difficult conversations.
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Ethics Centre Hosts Anti-Racism Webinar Series
Salvationists learn to see racism through the eyes of people who suffer.
by Leigha Vegh188 Salvationists from across the Canada and Bermuda territory joined a four-part webinar series hosted by the Ethics Centre to discuss racism.
We say, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1), but do we believe it?
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2020 Territorial Values Survey Results
Emily MacFarlaneAs an officer or employee of The Salvation Army in Canada & Bermuda, you were invited to participate in the Territorial Values Survey earlier this year. We’re pleased to report that there were 1418 respondents to the survey – thank you!
Dr. James Read, director of The Salvation Army Ethics Centre in Winnipeg, and Dr. Aimee Patterson, a Christian ethics consultant at the Ethics Centre, reflect on recent, troubling news about Jean Vanier, the founder of L’Arche.
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Video Recording of Earth Day 2020 Creation Care Webinar
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