It Takes a (Christmas) Village

The Salvation Army in Maple Ridge, B.C., creates market for gift program.

Features

Last December, The Salvation Army in Maple Ridge, B.C., transformed their administrative offices into a Christmas Village, with trees, lights and even striped awnings, to recreate the feel of an outdoor market in a town square.

A Heart for Children

From Venezuela to Vancouver, Neisy Castillo is a loving presence in the community.

Features
Neisy Castillo has been a Salvation Army camp counsellor, cook, kettle co-ordinator and driver, toy shop co-ordinator, Spanish translator, and leader of a Spanish congregation. Today, she is the youth and family ministries co-ordinator at Boundless Vancouver. Where are you from? This is a bit of a tricky question! My life has been divided into

In Perfect Harmony

How Thursday Night Church connects families at St. John’s Temple.

Features

Every Thursday evening, families come together for Thursday Night Church, a program where children, from 5 to 17, participate in a variety of music ministries and share a meal together. 

The Wrong Side of the Bed

As my friend showed, laughter is the best medicine.

Faith & Friends

Centuries before modern science became interested in laughter as therapy for mental and physical health, the Bible had already said the same thing: Laughter is the best medicine.

The Impossible Dream

When Jack’s wife gave him an unexpected Christmas gift, a childhood dream was brought back to life.

Faith & Friends

How an unexpected Christmas gift changed Jack's life -- and the lives of those around him.

All-Star Faith

Laurie Boschman’s belief in God centred him through the highs and lows of an NHL career.

Faith & Friends

Laurie Boschman testifies to the peace of God and His goodness throughout his roller-coaster ride of a career.

November/December online magazine issues are now available.

Words of Wisdom From Older Officers

What I’ve learned from those who’ve gone before about life, ministry and parenting.

Opinion & Critical Thought

I want to be an 80-year-old “brigadier” sitting across the table from a new officer, reminiscing about the “glory days” and offering them proven advice because I have three kids who love Jesus and love The Salvation Army. 

A New Day is Coming

New software will transform the way we work.

Opinion & Critical Thought

In 2018, our territory conducted a complexity study, and one of the critical recommendations was to implement software and systems that would streamline processes and make work easier for our front line. Hope is on the way—we have been working behind the scenes to bring Workday, a human resource software program, online. Workday is a one-stop shop for managing a company’s workforce, including payroll, timesheets, benefits and more.

Pathways to Home

How The Salvation Army is developing permanent supportive housing.

Opinion & Critical Thought

November 22 is National Housing Day. As a community, we can use this opportunity to reflect on housing as a human right, what that means to us and how we can help make it a reality for all. 

Salvationist Podcast: Colonel Wendy Swan

Director of the International Social Justice Commission on holiness, a life of justice and key issues for the Army today.

Podcast

Colonel Wendy Swan on the Army's work at the United Nations, the importance of being an informed advocate, and how God is moving her life today.

What's New on Salvationist.ca: Advent and Christmas Resources.