Encore awards young talent
The 2018 Encore Awards June 9 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, recognized the creative talents of youth across the Western Territory as displayed in the seventh territorial Encore competition of more than 700 young people. “A lot
Young adults worship at Commissioning late-night event
By Samuel Hill - Young adults from across the Western Territory came together for the Young Adult Worship Event at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Before the doors opened at 9 p.m., attendees mingled with refreshments just outside the
Pageant of the Gospel brings art to life at Commissioning
Over 100 volunteers worked to bring the presentation to the stage By Vivian Lopez - Pageant of the Gospel lit up the stage June 9 during Commissioning weekend at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, with a unique presentation of colorful
Sierra Vista Corps wins 2018 territorial Bible Bowl championship
The team won 1630-530. By Vivian Lopez - The Salvation Army Southwest Division, represented by the Sierra Vista Corps, faced off against the Golden State Division, made up of the Modesto Red Shield and Turlock Corps, in the territorial Bible Bowl 2018
42 Western officers recognized for long service
Congratulations to the long-serving Western Territory officers recognized during the 2018 Commissioning weekend as follows: 25 Years Major Patricia Bradley Colonel Man-Hee Chang Colonel Stephanie Chang Major Lisa Dickinson Major William Dickinson Major James Gallop Major Rachel Gallop Major Alicia Guerrero Major Moises Guerrero Lt. Colonel Edward Hill Lt. Colonel Shelley
West graduates Messengers of the Gospel
Following two years of academic study at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont, Salvationists and friends gathered with territorial leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder at the Pasadena Convention Center June 9 to witness the commencement
Like the ocean
Commencement testimony By Cameo McQuade, Cadet - Commencement. I can’t believe that commencement is already here. When people first told me that cadetship would be two years, I couldn't help but think about how long that would be, how much time
5K supports World Services
Now in its second year, this year’s 5K Run for Others June 9 promoted both personal well-being and the well-being of Salvationists around the world by aiming to raise $5,000 for the territory’s 2018 World Services campaign, “Open hearts, open
Modeled mannerisms
Silver Star testimony By Kailah Kim, Cadet - I look around the room and see many faces of guests that I do not know. Some guests with uniforms on and some without. People of different age, race, and background. Although I
Salvation Army team to race ‘Round the Island’
Four UK members will raise funds to tackle modern slavery Four men connected to The Salvation Army in Tunbridge Wells (United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland Territory)—Robert Banks, Hamish McKeown, Christopher Hunt and Corps Officer Captain Graeme Smith—will
Major Sandra Dossey
Sept. 27, 1954–May 15, 2018 Major Sandra Dossey, 63, was promoted to Glory May 15. Born Sandra Lee Birtchet Sept. 27, 1954, in Salinas, California, Sandy, as she was known, was the oldest of three children. As a young girl, she moved
Salvation Army helps link job seekers to jobs in Sacramento
Twenty companies or business owners attended the event with job openings to be filled. By Sydney Fong - Sacramento’s Homeless Employment Advocacy Committee (HEAC), which is made up of 13 nonprofits, including The Salvation Army, hosted a hiring event on June