A Sabbath Garden

What we learned when we let our community garden rest.
Features

The surprise of our Sabbath garden is a reminder that God meets us when we stop. You don’t need a plot of land to practise Sabbath—you need only a willingness to trust God with your time and let go of productivity for a moment.

Growing Minds

Salvation Army After S’Cool Club in Calgary helps kids learn and thrive.
Features
Every Thursday, parents in Calgary know their children have a safe, welcoming place to go at The Salvation Army’s Community Resource Centre thanks to the After S’Cool Club, where kids can learn, make friends and build academic and social skills. This is especially important for the large population of newcomers in the community who are adjusting

Plant a Row for Us

How a partnership with a local high school is growing food security in Chilliwack, B.C.
Features

"Plant a Row for Us” in Chilliwack, B.C., supports Salvation Army food program.

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.

Salvationist Podcast: Practising Medicine and Faith

Whether she's serving at The Willows or helping patients, Salvationist Dr. Lucinda McQuarrie knows God is in control.
Podcast

Dr. Lucinda talks about her spiritual journey, from encountering God as a child to her leadership at The Willows church today, and how she lives out her faith in her medical practice.

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

 

Sowing Hope

With the help of The Salvation Army, conservation agriculture brings lasting change in Malawi.
Faith & Friends
Food is a fundamental human right, yet an estimated 733 million people go hungry every day—and nearly half of all child deaths are linked to malnutrition. Hunger is especially severe in Africa, where one in five people faces food insecurity daily. In Malawi, where a significant portion of the population experiences economic hardship, nearly 70

"A Heart for Seniors"

Salvation Army volunteer recognized for delivering 10,000 boxes of food.
Faith & Friends

Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Shawn McEwan has been volunteering with the Salvation Army food bank for 15 years.

"They Genuinely Care"

Like so many helped by The Salvation Army, Elizabeth found dignity and comfort in a time of need.
Faith & Friends

After facing serious health challenges, Elizabeth, a single mother, struggled to provide for her two children. Remembering her previous connection to The Salvation Army, she reached out for help. “They genuinely care,” Elizabeth says. “That made all the difference.”

Salvation Army Holds Celebration of Culture in Ontario

Learning day builds on reconciliation efforts.
News

The Celebration of Culture came to Ontario this year for a day of learning, feasting and dancing on the journey of reconciliation. The seventh-annual event, a partnership between The Salvation Army and Indigenous Pathways, was held at Northridge Community Church in Aurora, Ont., on Saturday, September 20.

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

Cross Culture October 2025

What’s new and notable this month?
Opinion & Critical Thought
NEW & NOTABLE No Address Inspired by true events, No Address tells the moving story of a group of individuals experiencing homelessness. Released by Robert Craig Films, it is a powerful narrative about hope, humanity and resilience, following characters as they navigate life without a physical address. Through their stories, the film sheds

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

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