Scandinavian Congress this May
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory is holding its annual Scandinavian Congress May 25-28 at the Ladore Conference Center in Waymart, Pa. Special guests will include Commissioners Lawrence R. and Nancy A. Moretz, former leaders of the Eastern Territory. There will
Community and civic leaders join the National Advisory Board
Nine new members bring business, marketing and media skills. National Commander William A. Roberts announced the installation of nine new members to The Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board (NAB), a group of national civic, philanthropic and business leaders who assist the
Alaska’s Booth Home—from institutional to stunning
Design project transforms seven outdated bedrooms into works of art. By Jenni Ragland Seven bedrooms, once “institutionally decorated,” at The Salvation Army’s Booth Memorial Youth and Family Services facility in Anchorage, Alaska, now resemble four-star hotel rooms thanks to community partnerships. Donated materials
Staying warm in the Northwest
The Salvation Army, a local TV station and a banking chain join forces to provide winter clothing to the needy. The Salvation Army Northwest Divisional Headquarters in Seattle, Wash., joined forces with KeyBank and TV station King 5 for “The Great
‘MARKED’
2012 Future Officers’ Fellowship Retreat By Joanne Louangamath, Captain The weekend of Feb. 10-12, 182 delegates from across the Western Territory gathered at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont for the annual Future Officers’ Fellowship retreat. Territorial candidates’ and recruitment secretaries
Front lines/ News briefs of the West
Karen Gleason, Editor Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God (Matt. 5:9 KJV). SAN FRANCISCO—John McKnight, from San Francisco Harbor Light, spoke to students at Alta Vista School, a small private school. The children, pre-kindergarten through
Fishing for the kingdom
Small corps has big impact in Kodiak, Alaska. The Salvation Army Kodiak Corps in Alaska numbers just 20 attendees on a Sunday, but these members are deeply involved in the town of roughly 13,500 people, according to the 2010 U.S. Census
The nuts and bolts of ‘Doing the Most Good’
First ever territorial Social Services Councils examine and strategize seven critical topics. Territorial Commander Commissioner James Knaggs commissioned the newly formed Western Territorial Social Service Response Team, which met in February for the first-ever Social Services Councils to discuss topics critical
Rileys welcomed as divisional leaders
By Robert Docter Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs surprised the audience with a special announcement following the formal installation of Majors Douglas and Colleen Riley as Southern California divisional commander and divisional director of women’s ministries, respectively. Turning to the Rileys,
Larsson musical slated for June premiere
Play completes Paul’s story from the book of Acts. Rehearsals are continuing apace for the premiere of “Spirit! II: Empire” at The Gathering in June. With practices every Tuesday, along with one Sunday a month, the 70 cast members have made
Commissioner Sue Swanson Brings Humour and Challenge to Australian Conferences
Commissioner Sue Swanson, World President of Women's Ministries, was guest speaker at the Australia Eastern Territory's 'Captivated' women's conferences, held in Brisbane (February 10-12) and Sydney (February 17-19). Both conferences took the theme She Chose to Arise and at each there was
Salvation Army Granted Church Status in Hungary
Salvationist in Hungary are celebrating and thanking God for answered prayer after the country's parliament granted The Salvation Army legal recognition as a church. New legislation which came into effect on 1 January 2012 had cut the number of officially