Salvation Army transforms thrift store as emergency shelter
A message from the Territorial Commander: Hello, everyone. I'm Commissioner Ken Hodder, Territorial Commander for the USA Western Territory of The Salvation Army. I'm standing today outside of one of our Salvation Army thrift stores, where on a normal day shoppers
Salvation Army stores pause retail operations to focus on most need
Store locations will remain open to accept donations that help meet immediate need and ensure ongoing programming. The Salvation Army is committed to doing its part to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19, and protect the health and safety of its customers,
Gender Equity and The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is committed to the equality of men and women. In 1895, William Booth directed senior leaders in Orders and Regulations for Salvation Army Staff Officers: “Women must be treated as equal with men in all the intellectual and
COVID-19 Salvation Army command updates: March 23
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder held a teleconference meeting March 23 with members of the Territorial Executive Council, the sixth of such meetings regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19. On March 20, Hodder announced plans for command heads
Salvation Army takes worship, ministry online
By Christin Thieme– While society has largely gone home to self-isolate and slow the spread of coronavirus, we’ve quickly adapted to a life online. We’re seeing threads of therapists, spiritual directors and mental health care workers offering virtual sessions—many for free. Artists
Read the April 2020 issue of New Frontier Chronicle online now
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent orders for many to stay indoors, we know you may not have the ability to pick up a copy of the New Frontier Chronicle at your local corps. In light of this, please
CFOT Family Care kids do their part during COVID-19 crisis
Children at the College’s Family Care Center create messages of hope and love. By Karen Gleason– Children at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont are doing their part to reach out to others during the COVID-19 crisis, creating uplifting notes
45: Why This Business Executive Chooses to Do Good With the Salvation Army With Craig Darian
What motivates a person to “do good” and why would one choose to do so alongside The Salvation Army? That’s what Craig Darian is sharing on today’s episode. Craig is a longtime executive, producer and businessman in the entertainment industry who has
How to offer a ministry of presence while social distancing
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– I believe one of the most difficult aspects for all those affected by this viral outbreak is the lack of contact with others. This is true for those who serve. While emergencies and disasters are horrific events, I
Relief workers: Doing vs. being
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– An unfortunate transformation can take place when someone shows up for disaster service. He or she can morph into a human doing. Of course, emergency and disaster workers are on the scene to do things. When we
This Sunday, worship online with The Salvation Army
This Sunday, March 22, use this resource to join in guided worship from your home. USA Western Territory: Sunday Worship 2 Find it online here. Congregational Song – Lord You Are Good “Lord, you are good and your mercy endures forever.” Prayer – “My Lord’s
Trusting God during uncertain times
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– The three crucial elements of a disaster, as categorized by Scott Floyd, are scope, intensity and duration. Scope refers to the number of individuals and families impacted; intensity is the strength of the direct impact of the