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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

Eket stadium funeral to follow fatal Nigeria accident

A mass funeral service will be held on 28 July at Eket Stadium
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle are welcomed by the Canada and Bermuda Territory
Canada and Bermuda

International Leaders Inspire Salvationists in Canada and Bermuda

General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle received a warm welcome as they returned home to the Canada and Bermuda Territory

Visit of international leaders to the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia Territory
The Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia

Orders of the Founder Recognised During International Leaders' Visit

The visit of the international leaders to the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia Territory was a time of blessing and encouragement

The Salvation Army in Thailand
Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand

Salvation Army Work in Thailand Officially Recognised

General Brian Peddle has approved the official recognition of the commencement of the Army’s work in the Kingdom of Thailand

Commissioner Jane Paone at the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches

Meeting of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches

The Central Committee of the World Council of Churches met in Geneva from 21-27 June 2023 in the significant year of the council's 75th anniversary
Commissioners Krommenhoek and Paone with the Rt Hon. Rowan Williams

Salvationists Participate in European Churches Assembly

Seven Salvationists took part in the 16th General Assembly of the Conference of European Churches in Tallinn, Estonia

Prayers for Nigeria

It is with considerable distress and dismay that the international leadership of The Salvation Army has heard of a fatal accident in Nigeria
Open-air meeting in Jelgava
Sweden and Latvia

International leaders at 100-year celebration in Latvia

General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle visited Latvia to celebrate the centenary of the commencement of The Salvation Army work

Retired General Shaw Clifton

Thanksgiving for the Life of Retired General Shaw Clifton

On Friday 23 June, Salvationists and friends gathered in London, to celebrate and give thanks for the life and ministry of Retired General Shaw Clifton