What are the shifting dynamics in social services work? And why is it important to define love in this way, using agape as the archetype for our understanding? 

Creating entry points to faith through art, music, nature and spiritual practices from within the Christian tradition.

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.

Founded in Canada in 1882, The Salvation Army has grown into the country’s largest nongovernmental provider of social services. This past year’s Impossible Choices Christmas campaign put a human face on that mission, sharing stories to show how poverty forces many to choose between food, rent or heat—and how community support can turn those impossible choices into moments of hope.

Atti Houshangi arrived in Vancouver in 2023, escaping political oppression and civil unrest in her native Iran. With no friends or family, the transition was difficult, but The Salvation Army stepped in. “They made me feel at home. They gave me a bed, food and everything I needed,” Atti says.

The repercussions of a 14-year-old accident continued to plague Kristin Ostensen until a conversation with her physiotherapist. Could Kristin love her scars? And in doing so, she found herself thinking about Jesus—His death on the cross, His Resurrection, and His scars.

On Saturday, March 28, the Canadian Staff Band (CSB) celebrated 57 years of serving, inspiring and communicating faith through music at Festival 57. Combining artistic excellence with a clear spiritual purpose, the CSB exists to share messages of hope, grace and redemption, with both church audiences and the wider public. Festival 57 unfolded as

International Headquarters has approved the following appointments for the Canada and Bermuda Territory, effective May 1 and July 3, 2026, respectively. Effective May 1, 2026 Mr. Graham Moore – currently serving as Assistant Chief Secretary Organizational Development, appointed as Chief External Relations Officer (replacing Communications

According to the most recent Canadian census taken in 2021, there are an estimated 461,240 Canadian veterans. As of October 2025, the Government of Canada estimates that approximately 1,800 of those veterans are currently experiencing homelessness across the country. In December 2025, Minister Wayne Long, member of Parliament for Saint

I saw a quote recently by Eugene Cho, founder and former senior pastor of Quest Church in Seattle, Washington, which said: “The Salvation Army will die if it loses the commitment it exhibited in the past for creativity.” My immediate reaction? Oh no! The Salvation Army can’t die! We need it! My second reaction? Well, if it’s not creative, then

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.

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.

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.