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A group of the international Children and Young People Advisory group in front of the exhibition 'Transforming lives for 160 years'
International Headquarters

Salvation Army celebrates 160 years; anticipates powerful future

Transforming lives and communities since 1865 

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

Clearing debris in Acapulco
Emergency response
Mexico

Mexico Territory springs into action as Category 5 storm hits the city of Acapulco in Mexico

The people of Acapulco are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Otis, the Category 5 storm which hit the city of Acapulco in Mexico in late October

Lieutenant-Colonels Ann and Richard Borrett

Service in the Eastern Europe Territory

Lieutenant-Colonels Ann and Richard Borrett talk to The Officer about their ministry in the Eastern Europe Territory

Remembrance Day 2023

Service personnel share what Remembrance Day means to them, as people around the world pause to reflect on Saturday 11 November
General Lyndon Buckingham

An Interview with General Lyndon Buckingham

This interview with the General took place while he was visiting Uganda, one of the 134 countries in which The Salvation Army serves
Young dancers open the meeting

Bulgaria Region Official Launch

Saturday 21 October dawned bright and warm in Sofia, reflecting the joyful mood at the official launch of The Salvation Army’s Bulgaria Region
Latin America North
Malawi
Zimbabwe and Botswana

Prayer and Action Against Hunger

On World Food Day, 16 October, The Salvation Army joins other churches and Christian organisations in prayer and action against hunger

The General calls Salvationists throughout the world to pray for peace

The General calls Salvationists throughout the world to pray for peace in Israel, Gaza, and the many other places where there is strife and war
Torch lighting ceremony
Southern Africa

Southern Africa 140th anniversary celebrations marked by global leaders

General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham received a heartfelt welcome on their visit to the Southern Africa Territory

Commissioner Vibeke Krommenhoek with the Reverend Cesar Garcia

Salvation Army representation at Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation

Commissioner Vibeke Krommenhoek attended the 13th assembly of the Lutheran World Federation in Krakow, Poland