Strength in Every Story

They are passionate and innovative, advocates and community builders. Meet four inspiring Salvationist women from across Canada and Bermuda.
Features

October is Women’s History Month—a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and today. Here are four Salvationist women from the Canada and Bermuda Territory who are making an impact in their corps and communities.

Walking Together

Reconciliation circles offer space to explore what it means to be a good neighbour.
Features

Over the past year, The Salvation Army hosted a series of reconciliation circles to allow people to gather and talk about Indigenous reconciliation through the lens of what it means to be a good neighbour. Three participants share their experience.

Changing Tides

As Colonels John and Lani Chamness say farewell, they reflect on change, growth and God’s plan.
Features
Colonels John and Lani Chamness, originally from the U.S.A. Western Territory, have been serving as chief secretary and territorial secretary for spiritual life development in Canada and Bermuda since 2023. Next month, they embark on a new journey of ministry in the Australia Territory, with Colonel John appointed as chief secretary and Colonel

As Deep as the Ocean: Spotlight on Nova Scotia

Three stories of belonging in Glace Bay, Halifax and Bridgetown.
Features

The Home Front is an ongoing series where we highlight the mission and ministry taking place around our territory. We will visit each Canadian province and territory, as well as Bermuda, and celebrate the innovation and impact the Army is having in corps, social services and youth ministry. This month, we highlight Nova Scotia.

September/October magazine issues are now available in print and online.

 

Nate Bargatze: A Comedian With a “Big Dumb” Heart

In his new book Big Dumb Eyes, Nate recounts his story of grace.
Faith & Friends

Hidden underneath Nate Bargatze's new book Big Dumb Eyes is a Big Dumb Heart. In the chapter “Raised by a Clown,” Nate tells some stories about his father. There are some funny sections about kids’ birthday parties and high school girlfriends, but the real heart comes out in relation to his own father’s upbringing.

Centre Stage

The AHL’s Ryan Carpenter wears his faith on his hockey stick, for others to see and share.
Faith & Friends

Former San Jose Sharks centre Ryan Carpenter had hockey in his blood. But as a Christian, he welcomes the opportunity to share his testimony with others, and he writes “Romans 5:8” on every hockey stick he uses. “It’s a very simple way of sharing the gospel with others. I’m very thankful the love of God is always the same toward us, when we’re getting it right and even when we’re not.”

More Than Just Meals

In Goderich, Ont., The Salvation Army is serving up a world of flavours at the Kids’ Cooking Club.
Faith & Friends

Open to youth aged12 to 17, the Kids' Cooking Club at The Salvation Army Suncoast Citadel in Goderich, Ont., to provides hands-on experience in meal preparation while teaching essential food-handling knowledge and kitchen safety skills.

Crossroads Residential Services in Saskatoon Celebrates 100 Years

Street party and barbecue mark exciting milestone.
News
The Salvation Army in Saskatoon recently celebrated 100 years of service at its Avenue C location, where Crossroads Residential Services is situated. For a century, this branch has supported people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. The Army hosted a street party in June to mark the occasion. “With permission from the city, we

One Body, Many Parts

Strengthening capacity, sustainability and communications partnerships across Africa.
Opinion & Critical Thought
“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.”—1 Corinthians 12:12 Across the vast and diverse continent of Africa, The Salvation Army’s ministry—faithful service through corps and community development projects such as hospitals, health clinics and schools—is inspiring. Over many

Coming Alongside

Being an Ally and Advocate for Our Salvationist Theology of Gender Equity
Opinion & Critical Thought
I have learned from my study of theology at Tyndale University that if someone starts off with “The Bible clearly states,” then they are probably going to talk about something that the bible does not clearly state. I’m not saying that the Bible is not our source of dogma, doctrine and belief. We humans simply have tendency to form an opinion and

The Lord and Giver of Life

How do we see the Holy Spirit at work in our lives?
Opinion & Critical Thought

“And we believe in the Holy Ghost, Lord and Giver of life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, who spake by the prophets.”—Nicene Creed

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