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Adults and children sing in a family choir
Denmark and Greenland
The General

Guided by God’s compass

A festival of faith, family and forward movement in Denmark

Volunteers unload supplies from a Salvation Army emergency vehicle
Emergency response
USA Southern

The Salvation Army responds to catastrophic Texas floods

Emergency Disaster Services teams are working around the clock to provide meals, drinks and emotional and spiritual care to communities in Central...

A group of young Salvationists 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

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...

Captain John Clifton speaks in front of the literary exhibition
International Headquarters

‘Shaped by conviction, crafted with care and offered to the Army he loved’

General Shaw Clifton’s literary legacy honoured

Chief of the Staff acknowledges vital partnership during USA National Headquarters visit

The Salvation Army’s Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill has visited the movement’s USA National Headquarters (NHQ) in Alexandria, Virginia.
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd in St. Peter's Square
Ecumenism

General’s representative meets Pope Leo XIV; attends inauguration mass

Lieut-Colonels Andrew and Darlene Morgan joined representatives from other churches and faiths at the Vatican to meet Pope Leo XIV

Emergency response updates

Volunteers unload supplies from a Salvation Army emergency vehicle

Catastrophic Texas floods

Emergency Disaster Services teams are working around the clock to provide meals, drinks and emotional and spiritual care to communities in Central Texas, USA

A partially collapsed hotel in Myanmar

Earthquake in Myanmar

The Salvation Army mobilises resources following the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake

The remains of houses after the wildfires.

Wildfires in South Korea

The Salvation Army is engaged in emergency relief efforts following the single biggest wildfire ever recorded in South Korea

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Adults and children sing in a family choir
Denmark and Greenland
The General

Guided by God’s compass

A festival of faith, family and forward movement in Denmark

Volunteers unload supplies from a Salvation Army emergency vehicle
Emergency response
USA Southern

The Salvation Army responds to catastrophic Texas floods

Emergency Disaster Services teams are working around the clock to provide meals, drinks and emotional and spiritual care to communities in Central Texas, USA, following the devastating flooding of the Guadalupe River.

A group of young Salvationists 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

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
Welcome to the General

Count me in! – The Welcome to the 22nd General of The Salvation Army

Sunday 3 September 2023 was bright and sunny for the official public welcome to General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham

International Headquarters welcomes the New International Leaders of The Salvation Army

Watch as General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham are welcomed to International Headquarters in London
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham

Walking Across the Floor: International Headquarters welcomes General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham

Salvation Army officers and employees welcomed General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham with rapturous applause
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle

International Headquarters says farewell to International Leaders

Officers and employees came together to say thank you and farewell to General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle

Farewell from Commissioner Rosalie: "Thank you, Salvation Army women!"

Commissioner Rosalie reflects on her five years as World President of Women’s Ministries and expresses her gratitude to Salvation Army women everywhere.

Celebrating a Culture of Generosity

The Salvation Army is celebrating a culture of generosity that will provide care and support for active and retired officers