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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...

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

Major Velena Iga (centre) with her award, alongside Melania Trump and Marco Rubio
Modern slavery and human trafficking
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
Women

International Woman of Courage: Major Velena Iga

Papua New Guinea officer, Major Velena Iga, was one of eight women to receive the International Women of Courage Award in April

The Salvation Army’s global spiritual life survey is live!

Everyone linked to The Salvation Army is invited to participate in an online survey

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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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

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

Caring for our world and for our women

Lauren Westwood (IHQ) explores how God equips and empowers us to care for our planet and for each other.

The International Salvation Army Responds to the General’s Call for a Second Global Wave of Prayer for COVID-19

Salvationists and friends from across the world lifted prayers to God in response to the General's call for a Second Global Wave of Prayer for COVID-19.

Abundant Blessings Flow from Virtual Connections as the General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Share with the Pakistan Territory

An event took place in a 600-person marquee in Lahore, with large screens enabling the international leaders to be take part.

Commissioner Betty Matear Retires as ‘the Face of The Salvation Army’ to the Ecumenical Community

General Brian Peddle has paid tribute to Commissioner Betty Matear as she steps down from the role of Secretary for International Ecumenical Relations.

What's on your heart? | Spiritual Life Development

Commissioner Rosalie Peddle interviews Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, World Secretary for Spiritual Life Development.

A Prayer for the Post-Pandemic Church

A prayer, written for the Second Global Wave of Prayer for COVID-19, seeking God's heart for the post-pandemic Church.

Reclaiming ‘Girl Power’ across The Salvation Army

Celebration and action marked The Salvation Army’s recognition of the International Day of the Girl.

New International Positional Statement Calls for a ‘Culture of Sustainability’

A new Salvation Army statement on ‘Caring for the Environment’ calls for immediate action to be taken to address and combat ‘environmental degradation’.

Second Global Wave of Prayer for COVID-19 Seeks to Unite the World in a Shared Response

The Salvation Army and friends around the world are being called to take part in an international prayer initiative on Sunday 24 October.