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Salvationists worshipping
USA Southern

Leaders encourage USA Southern to be champions of mission

Commissioners Edward and Shelley Hill inspired and uplifted many at the territory’s commissioning weekend in Atlanta, Georgia

A choir sings on stage
USA Central

Congress underscores unity in Christ and mission

More than 2,200 people gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the Belonging 2025 congress

Sir Boyd Tunnock with the territorial leaders of the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory
United Kingdom and Ireland

Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service: Sir Boyd Tunnock

One of The Salvation Army’s highest honours has been awarded to ‘Scotland’s most famous baker’, Sir Boyd Tunnock

The Salvation Army prepares to celebrate 160th anniversary

One-hundred-and-sixty years ago next month, on 2 July 1865, evangelist William Booth preached to a crowd of people in a large tent in the East End of London, England. This moment is considered the birth of The Salvation Army, which today is a global

India Central
India Northern

Renewed sense of mission a highlight of Hills’ first visit to India

The Salvation Army’s Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries visited India from 29 March to 7 April

Pakistan
The General

A Spirit-filled week of worship, witness and welcome in Pakistan

The Salvation Army’s international leaders General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham have travelled the length of Pakistan

Pope Francis waves to the crowd in Vatican City

Pope Francis: ‘A great and lasting legacy’

The Salvation Army extends condolences to Roman Catholics worldwide following the death of Pope Francis
Lent and Easter
Women

Overcomers: An Easter Message from Commissioner Shelley Hill

An Easter message from Commissioner Shelley Hill, World Secretary of Women's Ministries.

Ecumenism

Christian World Communions celebrate Easter 2025 and 1700th anniversary of the first ecumenical council at Nicaea

The Salvation Army has joined 11 other Christian World Communions to issue a message to mark the shared date of Easter in 2025 by all Christians

Lent and Easter
The General

The General's Easter Message 2025

From the Garden of Gethsemane to the empty tomb, Easter represents the most profound moment in human history

Modern slavery and human trafficking

Embolden Hope report celebrates the global impact of The Salvation Army’s fight against modern slavery and human trafficking

The digital report shines a light on The Salvation Army’s commitment to dismantling modern slavery and human trafficking

Emergency response

‘All communication must lead to change’: A watershed conference draws delegates from around the world

Team leaders from The Salvation Army’s International Emergency Services (IES) met in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Map detail showing Myanmar
Emergency response
Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand

The Salvation Army mobilises resources following the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar

The earthquake which struck on Friday 28 March was the largest in the country for more than 100 years