The West

Learn more about the work of The Salvation Army across the Western Territory.

The West

September 25, 2017

Major Kongma Phrasavath

March 27, 1956–August 19, 2017 Major Kongma Phrasavath was promoted to Glory

The West

September 25, 2017

Tijuana shelter welcomes deportees, newcomers stalled at border

A Baja California shelter opened to serve Mexican nationals at risk of

Salvation Army Bellringer in front of Kettle

The West

September 25, 2017

West challenged to kettle volunteer increase

Corps and units aim to recruit volunteers for an additional 40,000 hours this

The West

September 23, 2017

With rank comes real life

By Erin Wikle, Lt

The West

September 18, 2017

Prospective candidates for officership gather in Southern California

The Western Territory’s prospective candidates for Salvation Army officership

The West

September 15, 2017

‘One thing I ask’—Southern California Latino Family Camp at Camp Mt. Crags

One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the

The West

September 15, 2017

‘Sing a new song’—Family Camp held at Camp Homelani

Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go

The West

September 11, 2017

‘Called together as messengers’

First-year Session Representative Cadet Christopher Noble’s response at the

The West

September 10, 2017

Standing for compassion

Messengers of Compassion Session of cadets publicly welcomed By Karen Gleason

The West

September 10, 2017

‘I chose to stand’

Cadet Omoduni George gives her testimony at the Welcome of Cadets

The West

September 10, 2017

‘Hesed’: the love and compassion of God

Second-year Class President Cadet Melissa Jones welcomes the new session, the

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