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…
West announces 2018 officer moves
Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder announced the following appointments, effective June 27, unless otherwise noted. TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS Personnel Section Major Brian Bearchell, Pro-Tem Secretary – Education Department** Business Administration…
Respite care offers alternative to ‘patient dumping’
The Salvation Army works with healthcare services to provide safety to discharged, homeless patients. By Catilin Johnston – It became an iconic image: people on gurneys being dumped on Skid Row…
Building for a better future
Construction program gives one participant an opportunity she’ll never forget. After struggling for years as a single mother of two, Rosie finally got the opportunity she’d long sought: a promising…
Theological society takes root in West
The group has already drawn interest from over 100 people across the territory. By Jared McKiernan – Imagine The Salvation Army as an incubator for a renewed, theological mind. Considering…
Changes of Appointment 2017
Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder announced the following appointments, effective June 28, unless otherwise noted. Territorial Headquarters Lt. Colonel Sheryl Tollerud, Assistant Program Secretary for Corps Ministries Major…
Honolulu supports ARC grads with work
Local businesses offer second chance in meaningful jobs. Getting back into the job market can prove challenging for many people recovering from addiction. Though the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…
Challenging Evil Podcast: The Way Out
Episode 2 Examining William Booth’s vision for social and spiritual transformation through his book “In Darkest England and The Way Out.” Follow along with chapter two of “Challenging Evil: Dispatches from the frontline…
One big family
In the USA Western Territory, The Salvation Army has the Harvest Initiative. In the U.K., it’s called “integration,” and it’s this year’s territorial watchword, but at the Braintree Corps they’ve…
Building friendships in Fresno
Women of the corps and those in recovery get to know each other in an afternoon of tea. Thirty-two women from the Fresno Citadel, the Gablecrest Women’s Transitional Home and…
Knaggses reflect on service
Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs retire next month after more than six years as territorial leaders. But their leadership has left an indelible mark on the West—and the entire Salvation…
Changes of Appointment 2016
On behalf of the Western Territorial Commander, we are very pleased to announce the following appointments effective June 29, 2016 unless otherwise stated. TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS – THE CHIEF SECRETARY’S OFFICE…