Western Territory celebrates Thanksgiving focusing on gratitude in all circumstances
By Karen Gleason– Salvationists and friends throughout the USA Western Territory—and beyond—gathered online the evening of Nov. 22 to celebrate Thanksgiving 2020 in a service led by Territorial President of Women’s Ministries and Secretary of Spiritual Life Development Commissioner Colleen Riley.
100 years: The evolution of Salvation Army training in the West
By Clinton Trimmer, Captain– The Western Territory’s College for Officer Training came into being 100 years ago, in 1920, coinciding with the creation of the territory itself. Over the next century, much about training changed, but the essential goal remained the
Send 2020 holiday greetings to the West’s officers serving elsewhere
This holiday season, keep in touch with the West’s officers serving out of the territory. WESTERN TERRITORY OFFICERS ON OVERSEAS AND OUT OF TERRITORY SERVICE Officers serving overseas Majors George and Jeanne Baker United Kingdom with the Republic of Ireland Territory Current Appt: Divisional Commander
West turns to data for planning kettle locations
By Hillary Jackson– It’s no secret COVID-19 has altered our shopping habits. How often do we opt for delivery instead of going to the store? Or if we go to the store, select curbside service to avoid going inside? These changes
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
West’s development personnel honored at virtual awards ceremony
Never, perhaps, has the importance of fundraising for The Salvation Army been as apparent as it is now. In the West, The Salvation Army is currently meeting needs caused by unprecedented wildfires, in addition to those associated with homelessness and
Western Territory welcomes Messengers of Reconciliation in online event
Video greetings from Salvationists across the Western Territory kicked off the first-ever virtual Welcome of Cadets event Sept. 12 to officially welcome the Messengers of Reconciliation Session. The virtual event broadcast from the College for Officer Training at Crestmont in
Rileys installed as Western territorial leaders
By Karen Gleason– Commissioners Douglas and Colleen Riley were publicly installed as Western Territorial Commander and President of Women’s Ministries, respectively, during the online Welcome of Cadets event Sept. 12 at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont in Rancho Palos
A vision for revival
A testimony from the 2020 Welcome of Cadets By Colleen Riley, Commissioner– Being officially installed as your new territorial leaders is an honor and privilege, and a responsibility that we do not take lightly. We know that there is great responsibility in
Hudsons receive retirement certificates
Commissioners David and Sharron Hudson received their certificate of retirement Sept. 12 during the 2020 Welcome of Cadets online event at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. After serving 45 years as active Salvation
My calling to officership
A testimony from the 2020 Welcome of Cadets By Sarah Culley, Cadet– It is an honor to share with you my calling to officership and God’s love through reconciliation. Though raised in The Salvation Army, being called to officership was not a
Pioneering ministry: the Charioteers
The Salvation Army expands into the Western United States. By Clinton Trimmer, Captain– The Salvation Army was born in the urban heart of the British Empire before expanding throughout the world. Early Salvationists employed various methods to spread the gospel of Jesus