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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

General Shaw Clifton (Rtd)

Retired General Shaw Clifton promoted to Glory

General Shaw Clifton (Rtd), The Salvation Army’s 18th beloved international leader, was promoted to Glory on 29 May 2023

An Interview with the General-elect, Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham

The new General-elect, Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham, speaks to Captain Jo Moir in the grounds of Sunbury Court
General-elect, Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham

22nd General of The Salvation Army Elected

Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham has been elected as the 22nd General of The Salvation Army
The President addresses the High Council

Candidates share responses to questions and present speeches

High Council members met to listen to the candidates to be the 22nd General of The Salvation Army and their spouses

2023 High Council: Day Five

A video update from the fifth day of the 2023 High Council
2023 candidates

2023 High Council Nominations Received

Members of the High Council gathered to make their nominations in the first stage of the election of the 22nd General of The Salvation Army

2023 High Council: Day Three

Watch a video update from the third day of the 2023 High Council
High Council chamber

High Council Questions Committee Work Finalised

The members worked diligently throughout the morning to finalise and approve the questions for the candidate for General

The Salvation Army Partners with NGOs in Syria and Turkey for Earthquake Relief and Recovery

The Salvation Army has partnered with ZOA International and Convoy of Hope in Turkey and Syria