Motorcycle ministry revs up in West
The West’s Motorcycle Ministry is an officially chartered outreach of Community Care Ministries. The Community Care Ministries (CCM) Motorcycle Ministry is up and running in the Western Territory, with approximately 30 riders participating from the Northwest, Southwest, Alaska, California South, Del
Women’s Ministries leaders meet, focus on media
Conference examined how to reach a distracted, media-driven culture. The Salvation Army Western Territory Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretaries (DWMS) Conference took place Feb. 22–24 at the Torrance (California) Corps, and included a time of training for all the cadets. The conference
THQ Communications Summit pinpoints challenges, opportunities ahead
By Jared McKiernan - The Salvation Army USA Western Territory hosted its inaugural Communications Summit in Long Beach, California, Aug. 27-28. With leaders from the territory and representatives from various disciplines in attendance—including Multimedia, Public Affairs, Advertising, Program Services, SA Justice, Youth,
Salvation Army creates interest-based meetups
Groups designed to build intergenerational community across the Western Territory. By Dave Werstine - Growing to well over 300 feet, the majestic Redwoods in Northern California and Oregon are the largest trees in the world. But what makes these trees truly remarkable
West challenged to kettle volunteer increase
Corps and units aim to recruit volunteers for an additional 40,000 hours this season. By Christin Thieme - The second half of the year means one thing in The Salvation Army: Christmas is coming. This season, corps across the Western Territory are
A charge to the West
Territorial Commander calls troops to action By Kenneth G. Hodder, Commissioner - If we have heard anything from the General and Commissioner Cox during the Mobilize 2017 Commissioning weekend, it has been that each of us must respond to need. We cannot
Orange curriculum debuts nationwide
Officers from the West undergo training for new sunday school program By Caitlin Johnston – Lt. Hilda Parks has noticed a change in her corps’ Sunday school classrooms. There’s an energy that wasn’t there before. The Escondido Corps was one of the first
Make your plans for Mobilize 2017 Commissioning weekend
June 2–4 at the Long Beach Convention Center Territorial leaders Commissioners Kenneth G. and Jolene K. Hodder are summoning the troops of the Western Territory to the Mobilize 2017 Commissioning weekend in Long Beach, California, June 2-4, with international leaders
Delegates ‘Arise’ at Worship Arts Retreat
Western Territory artists challenged to give their all to God. By Karen Gleason - A road closure and a power outage did not deter delegates attending The Salvation Army Western Territory’s annual Worship Arts Retreat Feb. 24-26 at the Golden State Division’s Camp
West boosts thrift sales online
Ecommerce effort aids ARC ministry By Christin Thieme - Vintage Tennessee license plates, silver flatware, sewing machine parts and an acoustic guitar—all part of the top 10 selling items by The Salvation Army last year on eBay. The ecommerce effort started in 2014
Loss control works to improve workplace safety
Throughout 2017, the loss prevention program will be delivering posters to Salvation Army facilities on a monthly basis with illustrations inspired by actual accidents. Ken Saunders and Craig Nicles start each workday with a stack of papers, known as “the morning
Staff Songsters on tour
Western Territory Staff Songsters travel to Guam and Japan. The Western Territory Staff Songsters, led by Staff Songster leader Barbara Allen, undertook an 11-day music ministry tour Oct. 12-23 to Guam and Tokyo, in conjunction with the visit of Salvation Army