Where God Leads

Others Award recipient Bruce Finkel serves The Salvation Army with a grateful heart.
Features

Bruce Finkel received an Others Award, meant to recognize people who live out love through selfless service and dedication to helping others, during the General’s Jesus Our Compass tour.

 

Closing the Gap

A conversation with General Brian Peddle (Rtd) on gender equity in The Salvation Army.
Features

Captain Laura Van Schaick, territorial gender equity officer, recently sat down with General Brian Peddle (Rtd) to discuss the ongoing work of gender equity within The Salvation Army—both internationally and here at home. Their conversation reflects on the progress made, challenges encountered and their hopes for the future, and highlights the importance of recognizing and empowering the gifts and leadership of women and men across the Army.

Taking the Next Step Forward Together

From shared direction to meaningful action.
Features
Over the past several months, we have been introducing and reflecting on the territorial strategy through the theme: Forward Together: Christ-centred, Others-focused. This theme is more than a tagline. It expresses who we are as a territory and how we believe God is calling us to move forward together as one Army. “Forward Together” reminds us

Meet the Rescued Session of Cadets

Seven Salvationists start their journey to officership.
Features
On September 20, the Canada and Bermuda Territory will officially welcome seven new cadets in the Rescued Session as they begin their training to become Salvation Army officers. Read their testimonies and join us for the welcome service, in person at Yorkminster Citadel in Toronto or online. See Salvationist.ca/WelcomeWeekend for details.

Commissioners Edward and Shelley Hill Honoured Ahead of Retirement

Former leaders in the Canada and Bermuda Territory prepare to conclude active officership after more than 33 years.
News
Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries Commissioner Shelley Hill have been honoured at The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters (IHQ) as they prepare to enter retirement following more than 33 years of Salvation Army officership and ministry around the world. International leaders,

Salvation Army Hosts 2026 Celebration of Culture in Alberta

Annual event encourages learning and healing.
News
(Above, from left) Claire Dunmore, territorial community mission secretary; Captain Crystal Porter (Mi’kmaq and Euro-Canadian); Collier and Lorna Azak (Nisga’a); Colonel Margaret McLeod; Lt-Colonel Leslie Wiseman; Tracy Desjarlais (Piapot First Nation of Saskatchewan); FSIN Second Vice Chief, Edward (Dutch) Lerat, member of Cowessess First

Salvation Army Participates in 9/11 Heritage Minute

New episode highlights how Gander, N.L., responded to the attacks on September 11, 2001.
News
The Salvation Army appears in a new episode of Historica Canada’s iconic Heritage Minute series, highlighting the generous response of Gander, N.L., in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. In the wake of the tragedy, American airspace was promptly closed, leaving thousands of airline passengers stranded in Gander. The

September and October magazine issues are now available.

A Model Idea

Kerry Zimmerman uses his hobby as a way to thank The Salvation Army.
Faith & Friends

Kerry has constructed, painted and distributed hundreds of detailed wooden miniatures. Whether a car has caught his eye, a creation has been requested, or he has felt a need to replace a vehicle someone no longer has, Kerry has dedicated his time and resources to his craftsmanship. It should come as no surprise that, as his views align with the work and mission of The Salvation Army, Kerry feels strongly about donating any money he generates from his work to the church.

More Than a Residence

Building futures at The Salvation Army’s Bali Boys Home.
Faith & Friends

For the 20 boys currently residing at The Salvation Army's Bali Boys Home in Indonesia, the home functions as a stable environment where they can focus on their growth, develop new capabilities and gain long-term confidence in their abilities.

You Matter

Creating a space for learning, reflection and action on International Overdose Awareness Day.
Opinion & Critical Thought

International Overdose Awareness Day, marked on August 31, is a time to acknowledge the impact of overdose, to remember those who have been lost and to take action to save the lives of those at risk.

Salvationist Podcast: Working Toward Christian Unity

In an age of polarization, Peter Noteboom, retiring general secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches, urges the church to work together and make positive change.
Podcast

Retiring after 27 years with the Canadian Council of Churches, Peter Noteboom shares his thoughts on why ecumenism matters and how the church can be a positive agent of change in society.

Salvationist Podcast: Making The Salvation Army Accessible to All

Why accessibility is part of our mission and our calling to share the gospel.
Podcast
Across Canada, about 27 percent of people aged 15 and older live with a disability. In a country of 41 million, that translates to about 11 million people—including many people in our Salvation Army context. So, how is our territory working to improve accessibility, to ensure everyone belongs?  On this episode, we’re joined by Colonel

Territorial Welcome of Cadets. September 20, 2026.