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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

The General Leads 125th Anniversary Celebrations at Snettisham, UK

General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle also attended a Saturday evening divisional celebration in the East of England.

Strength, Resilience and Influence of Girls to be Recognised through Salvation Army Events

The Salvation Army is using the day to bring attention on the positive impact girls can have on God’s creation.

What's on your heart? | Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response

Commissioner Rosalie Peddle interviews two members of the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response team.
Dr James Read OF

Doctor James Read Admitted to the Order of the Founder

Canadian Salvationist and academic who has given decades of distinguished service to The Salvation Army has been awarded the movement’s highest honour
Beyond the Dark

Day of Prayer Resources Help Salvationists and Friends to Go ‘Beyond’ in their Support for Victims of Human Trafficking

The theme for this year’s day of prayer, which will happen on Sunday 26 September, is Beyond the Dark, inspired by 1 Peter 2:9-10

Salvation Army Properties in Acapulco, Mexico, Damaged by Earthquake

A powerful earthquake that struck the Pacific coast of Mexico caused damage to two Salvation Army buildings in Acapulco.

New Territorial Leaders for Denmark and Greenland Call for Lives to be Dedicated to God’s Service

Norwegian officers Lieut-Colonels Jan and Kjersti Risan were greeted in Copenhagen Temple by Salvationists and friends from across Denmark
Ida

The Salvation Army in the USA Launches Large-scale Response to Hurricane Ida

The Salvation Army is engaged in a huge response to help people affected by Hurricane Ida, a Cat-4 hurricane which made landfall on Sunday
Temporary classroom
Norway, Iceland and The Faeroes

School’s In for The Salvation Army in Iceland!

With little more than a week’s notice, much of the space in a purpose-built new worship facility has been reconfigured as temporary classrooms