Torrance Corps dedicates re-imagined facility
Priscilla Hunt honored at ribbon-cutting ceremony for her support. By Karen Gleason - “Some destinations are worth the journey,” Captain Justin Docherty said Oct. 11 at the dedication ceremony for the Donald and Priscilla Hunt Performing Arts Academy and the George and
Vocalize winners announced
Western Territory’s spoken word and poetry competition Lt. Brandon Kyle from San Diego Citadel claimed first place this year for his poem, “The Long Night,” in The Salvation Army Western Territory’s annual Vocalize competition for spoken word and poetry. Kyle’s words
‘The Next Play’—a story of God’s atoning grace
Territorial Creative Arts Ensemble leads a 24-hour theatre project in Colorado Springs. By Karen Gleason - The Territorial Creative Arts Ensemble (TCAE) joined The Salvation Army Intermountain Division for its Spring Festival April 28 at the Colorado Springs Corps. Local corps members
Casa Grande Corps finds its niche
Performing arts partnership pairs the corps with the artistic community When Captains Mark and Lisa Davey started searching for new outreach opportunities for the Casa Grande Corps, they had the mission of Jesus in mind. What Mark Davey didn't know was
Praise team grows with divisional support
Southern California music department provides lessons, support to beginning musicians A year ago, the youth band at the Southeast Communities Corps in Huntington Park, California, was a group of eight beginning musicians, ages 15–23, yearning for a chance to grow in
Onward to the ‘City of Champions’
Territorial Creative Arts Ensemble ministers in California prison. Would a group of “hardened” prisoners open up to the creative process, becoming vulnerable and sharing their feelings? The Salvation Army Western Territorial Creative Arts Ensemble (TCAE), led by Jessica Fagerstrom, Territorial Creative Arts
Vocalize 2017 results
Major Donna Bowman claimed first place for her poem, “Whatever Became,” in The Salvation Army Western Territory’s annual Vocalize competition for spoken word and poetry. Bowman’s words might resonate with many people in their more contemplative moments: “What will become of
Alaska Salvationists express themselves
Territorial Creative Arts Ensemble members lead workshops in Anchorage. By Vernon Luong - Members of The Salvation Army Western Territorial Creative Arts Ensemble (TCAE) flew to Anchorage, Alaska, in late April to lead workshops for local Salvationists and visitors. Headed by Territorial
Creative ministry team heads to prison
Art’s transformative power reveals God’s grace. A state prison played host to a team of Western Territory Salvationists plus one guest instructor, who led a full-day creative ministries workshop. About 40 men from the The California Rehabilitation Center in Norco selected one
Caldwell arts gain momentum
Group plans to send dancers to perform at ENCORE! this June. The Caldwell (Idaho) Corps began a music and arts program late last year on Sunday afternoons. Each week, over 40 young people participate in dance, piano, percussion, brass and guitar. Three
A call to poets and spoken word artists
Vocalize competition entries due May 15 Poets and spoken word artists, let your voice be heard! Vocalize is The Salvation Army Western Territory’s spoken word and poetry competition, and the 2017 submission date is May 15. Anyone affiliated with a corps or
Delegates ‘Arise’ at Worship Arts Retreat
Western Territory artists challenged to give their all to God. By Karen Gleason - A road closure and a power outage did not deter delegates attending The Salvation Army Western Territory’s annual Worship Arts Retreat Feb. 24-26 at the Golden State Division’s Camp