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General Lyndon Buckingham speaking to the congregation
Norway, Iceland and The Faeroes
The General

Inspiring congress in Oslo unites Salvationists around Compass vision

Salvationists and friends of all ages gathered in Oslo, Norway for a powerful weekend of worship, dedication and inspiration.

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.

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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General Lyndon Buckingham speaking to the congregation
Norway, Iceland and The Faeroes
The General

Inspiring congress in Oslo unites Salvationists around Compass vision

Salvationists and friends of all ages gathered in Oslo, Norway for a powerful weekend of worship, dedication and inspiration.

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

The Book of Esther: Justice, allyship and God's unfailing presence

Reflections on the Book of Esther, exploring the unfailing presence of God and practicing the ways of justice and allyship

Battle Cry for women and girls sounds at International Headquarters

Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women's Ministries, first sounds the Battle Cry for women and girls.

Celebrating the Leadership of Women

On International Women’s Day we are celebrating the leadership of our female Generals: Evangeline Booth, Eva Burrows, and Linda Bond

The General’s Council Renames Commands

The General’s Council has decided to rename a number of commands as territories, with effect from 1 March 2023

Listen: World Day of Prayer with Catherine MacKeil

From 'Salvationist Women', Canada: Rebekah McNeilly interviews Catherine MacKeil on 'The stories we tell ourselves'.
Burundi
Rwanda

Ninety-five Soldiers Enrolled, Eleven Cadets Commissioned and Ordained During Visit of International Leaders to Rwanda and Burundi

A contingent of Salvationists greeted General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle on arrival at Kigali international airport

The Salvation Army responds in Romania

Blessed are the Peacemakers

It is with considerable sorrow that the International Headquarters of The Salvation Army marks the first anniversary of the Ukraine war

A Prayer for Ukraine

A prayer for Ukraine on the anniversary of the invasion

Salvation Army Announces 2023 High Council

The 2023 Salvation Army High Council will be held at Sunbury Court Conference Centre, commencing formally on 18 May 2023