Friends of Christ appointed
Army’s 41 newest lieutenants charged with service By Christin Davis Anticipation ran high for the Service of Appointments, the concluding meeting of The Gathering 2012, with 5,400 attendees from across the Western Territory. A parade of previous session flags and announcement of the
New ‘stars’ revealed at exclusive luncheon
Cadets recognize the support and encouragement of families and mentors at the Silver Star Banquet. By Buffy Lincoln Membership in the Fellowship of the Silver Star grew by 80 on June 8 as the members of the Friends of Christ Session met
Journey toward the heart of God
The Gathering’s Tabernacle of Prayer leads visitors back to the foundation of their faith. By Linda Madsen, Major Delegates at The Gathering, the Western Territory’s 2012 congress, could experience God at the “Tabernacle of Prayer,” a room at the Pasadena (Calif.) Convention
Gathered together to praise the Lord
Music and arts at The Gathering By Neil Smith From Alaska to San Diego, San Francisco to Albuquerque, Hawaii to the Republic of the Marshall Islands—and points in between—the Western Territory’s musicians and creative artists shared their talents with delegates at The
“Spirit! II: Empire” takes Army musicals into new era
General John Larsson (Ret.) reviews the premiere of a new Army musical. By General John Larsson (RET.) At 3 p.m. on June 8, when the house lights of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium went down and the scarlet stage curtain went up to
Friends of Christ Session commissioned by the General
General Linda Bond urges new lieutenants, and all assembled, to ‘get the message right.’ By Karen Gleason The chorus “All That I Am” provided the background music and theme of the solemn and sacred Commissioning and Ordination service June 10 at the
International vision is key
General Linda Bond speaks on “One Army, One Mission, One Message.” By Christin Davis The Gathering 2012, the Western Territory’s first congress in 15 years, brought 5,400 people from throughout the territory to Pasadena, Calif., to reunite with Salvationist friends and to
Welcome to The Gathering
Commissioner Carolyn Knaggs and I welcome you to The Gathering. Salvationists and friends are coming from all over the world and especially from within our territory to gather in the name of Jesus. "For where two or three are gathered
Gather and learn
By Martin Hunt Seminars offer discovery and interaction at The Gathering. In addition to its general sessions, attendees of The Gathering can also participate in 10 instructional seminars that will be offered June 8 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and June 9
Ready to gather
Details on The Gathering: June 7-10 In June, a gathering of Salvation Army soldiers, officers and friends from all corners of the 13 western states, Guam, Marshall Islands and Micronesia will assemble—an expected 5,000-plus people descending on Pasadena, Calif., awaiting and
New Larsson musical to be featured at The Gathering
Under the leadership of Creative Arts Director Jacqui Larsson, the Southern California Division is busy preparing a new musical to premiere at The Gathering in June 2012. Titled “Spirit! II Empire,” this sequel to the Gowans and Larsson original picks up
Register now for The Gathering
Online registration now open for the June 2012 event Registration for “The Gathering,” the first full territorial congress in the West in 15 years, is now available at uswevents.org. Any soldier, officer or member of a congregation can register online for