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
Sidney Salvation Army responds to church fire
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in Sidney, New York, responded to a major fire at Milford United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 11. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but is believed to have been
Salvation Army participates in UN Commission on the Status of Women
Salvation Army personnel from India, Kenya, Kuwait, Italy, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Mexico, UK and the U.S. are taking part in more than 100 meetings at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) from March 13-24. Staff from
‘The Whole World Mobilizing’ app released
By Ester Ellen Nelson - “The Whole World Mobilizing” mobile app is now available for Apple and Android devices. Described as a “fitness app for your spirit,” it encourages every Salvationist, officer, employee, advisory board member, friend and volunteer to step
Marshall Islands women celebrate prayer
Annual World Day of Prayer event is the largest united women's Christian event in Majuro. Women from The Salvation Army Rita and Laura corps in Majuro, Marshall Islands, joined participants from five other denominations to celebrate the recent World Day of
International leaders mobilize retired officers
By Allen Satterlee, Lt. Colonel - The Salvation Army Retired Officers’ Association (SAROA) celebrated its 85th annual reunion with special guests General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women's Ministries, accompanied by USA National leaders Commissioners David and
Bridging the generations in Zambia
Children visit the elders at Mitanda Home for the Aged. The Salvation Army Mitanda Home for the Aged in Ndola, Zambia, sought to bridge the generation gap, welcoming the 3-5-year-olds from nearby SOS Children’s Villages International–Kitwe for a visit. Centre Manager Captain
London Salvation Army welcomes Syrian family
Full support will aid family’s integration for the next year. The Salvation Army has welcomed its first refugee family under the Community Sponsorship scheme recently introduced by the UK Government—a commitment to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees by 2020. Fleeing conflict in
General leads Salvation Army 80th anniversary in Mexico
By Ruth Ruiz, Major - General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women's Ministries, recently led the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Salvation Army ministry in Mexico. The General presented the Army's highest honor, the Order of
Kona Corps recognizes World Day of Prayer
Sunday service featured six different prayer stations. The Kona (Hawaii) Corps recognized World Day of Prayer at its Sunday worship service by setting up six prayer stations in the chapel. Corps Officers Lts. Richard and Joanna Wang encouraged congregation members to
Salvation Army kicks off Brave campaign
Event educates churches and faith-based organizations on how to empower girls. By Neil Munoz - The Salvation Army held its official launch for Brave, a new human trafficking prevention initiative for girls in foster care, on March 3, at Newport Mesa Church.
Baileys named Central Territory leaders
Pair to succeed Commissioner Paul and Carol Seiler General André Cox appointed Colonels Bradford and Heidi Bailey as territorial leaders with the rank of commissioner in the USA Central Territory, effective July 2 and July 1, respectively. The Baileys, officers of