TEC’s Daily COVID-19 Updates: Day 5
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder held a teleconference meeting March 20 with members of the Territorial Executive Council, the fifth of such meetings regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19. Following roll-call, Hodder opened the meeting with a
TEC’s Daily COVID-19 Updates: Day 4
Chief Secretary Colonel Doug Riley held a teleconference meeting March 19 with members of the Territorial Executive Council, the fourth of such meetings regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19. To open the meeting, he led the group in the
Select Salvation Army child care facilities stay open to serve ‘essential personnel’
By Jared McKiernan– Working families trying to weather rampant school closures are wearing thin on viable options as many child care facilities also shutter indefinitely. Many employers have adopted work-from-home policies to play their part in mitigating the spread of COVID-19, but
How to counter stress while serving
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– Let’s start your day with some stress! You might be thinking, “You’re too late; I’ve already gotten started on that.” Consider six building blocks of stress that revolve around the role we play as ministers and professionals. These
TC’s Daily COVID-19 Updates: Day 3
Chief Secretary Colonel Doug Riley held a teleconference meeting March 18 with members of the Territorial Executive Council (TEC), the third of such meetings regarding The Salvation Army’s response to COVID-19. During the meeting, Riley announced a new, daily livestream of
COVID-19: Cadets at Bell Shelter
Cadets from the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont served at Bell Shelter in Bell, California, in its Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) warehouse March 17. Due to the coronavirus crisis, Territorial Commander Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder announced that CFOT
Two ways to address the emotional and spiritual care of response teams
By Patrick Lyons, Captain - Our emotional capacity to serve directly influences the level of service we give. Translated—we cannot serve well when we are spiritually and emotionally depleted. We must strengthen the emotional and spiritual care of our teams as
The Salvation Army adapts its food distribution practices amid coronavirus
By Christin Thieme– Feeding people has always been part of The Salvation Army’s service to those in need, yet as the coronavirus pandemic takes hold of communities across the Western Territory, the way food is distributed is changing. Corps are working diligently
Combating COVID-19 amid Bay Area’s shelter in place protocol
The new policy is among the strictest in the nation as officials work to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. By Jared McKiernan– Highways in California’s Bay Area looked eerily free and clear today after officials enacted an around-the-clock curfew for
Majors Darren, LeAnn Trimmer: Choosing joy in quarantine
Reno Corps Officers Majors Darren and LeAnn Trimmer detained after a cruise. By LeAnn Trimmer, Major– As of March 11, Reno (Nevada) Corps Officers and Washoe County Coordinators Majors Darren and LeAnn Trimmer are quarantined on a military base in California for
NAOC 2020 canceled due to Coronavirus
National leaders canceled the 2020 National Advisory Organizations Conference (NAOC) March 12 due to growing concerns about the new coronavirus that causes an illness officially known as COVID-19. “It is with heavy hearts we announce that The Salvation Army national leadership
Can’t make it to the corps? Worship virtually
If you can’t make it to your local corps for worship Sunday, March 15, use this resource as guided worship. USA Western Territory: Sunday Worship 1 Find it online here. Congregational Song SB 31 “Holy Holy Holy” Sing along with this song and congregation. Prayer