Song book devotional series enters third year with new tunes
By Hilary Jackson - For three years, The Salvation Army Song Book devotional series has shared music and devotions throughout lenten and Advent seasons online, amassing a Facebook group following of more than 13,000 viewers spanning over 100 countries. This year,
THQ Music kicks off fall rehearsals
West’s Music Department holds online rehearsals. Music is a Salvation Army essential, creating an atmosphere of worship that invites the Holy Spirit’s presence. Amid the pandemic, with live rehearsals impossible, the Army has adapted by moving to online rehearsals. The West’s
Western Music Institute 2020—the online edition
Pandemic or not, WMI must go on. By Matt Woods - The annual Western Music Institute (WMI) looked different this year. Instead of bringing together the territory’s young people for 10 days of hard work and fun at Pine Summit Camp in
Cascade Division’s music lessons keep kids connected during COVID-19
Before the shutdown, Cascade Divisional Music Director John Opina taught music lessons to around 15 students. During the pandemic, his roster has doubled, with students from throughout Oregon and Southern Idaho joining in via Zoom. As children in the Cascade Division
Backstage on songwriting in ministry
What is it about music that connects to something deep within us? And how does someone who writes songs set out to share work that is so personal? Lt. Erin Wikle explores these ideas on an upcoming episode of the Do
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
WMI 2019—‘We Believe’
More than music: Annual Western Music Institute takes a look at The Salvation Army doctrines. By Karen Gleason - Western Music Institute 2019—WMI—brought together 143 delegates from all over the Western Territory Aug. 2–10 at Pine Summit Camp in Big Bear Lake,
Recap: 2019 Retired Officers Retreat
‘Encounter’ retreat focuses on worship, Bible study and fellowship. The Salvation Army West-Retired Officers Association (SAWROA), held its 2019 Western Territorial Retired Officers retreat themed “Encounter” May 2–5 at Mt. Crags Camp in Calabasas, California. Seventy retired officers from all of the
San Rafael Corps launches Music and Arts Institute for underserved youth
The program offers affordable lessons in guitar, violin, trumpet, piano and dance. By Vivian Lopez - Salvation Army San Rafael Corps Officer Lt. Larry Carmichael is on a mission to make the arts more accessible to underserved youth in Marin County, California.
‘Created to Create’—Worship Arts Retreat 2019
Using gifts bestowed by God to glorify him and draw others to him By Karen Gleason - Close to 100 people from The Salvation Army Western Territory gathered at Camp Del Oro in Nevada City, California for the Territorial Worship Arts Retreat
Canadian Staff Band Marks 50 Years with a Brass Spectacular
In March, The Salvation Army Canadian Staff Band (CSB), led by Bandmaster John Lam, marked 50 years of music ministry with a series of concerts and worship services in Toronto. Four bands from the United States participated—Chicago Staff Band, New
Musical review: ‘Come From Away’
The Salvation Army shines brightly in secular Broadway musical. By Jessica Zielinski - On Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy struck in the United States. The Salvation Army was one of the first relief agencies to respond, but this is not a story of