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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 London, England. This moment is considered the birth of The Salvation Army, which today is a global

Emergency response
South America West

Here am I. Send me!

In February this year, Chile was devastated by catastrophic wildfires. The Salvation Army has been a steadfast presence on the ground

Germany, Lithuania and Poland
The General

The General makes historic visit to Poland

The first visit by a Salvation Army General to Poland brought much encouragement to Salvationists and friends of the Army

‘Are you in?’ The General challenges Germany, Lithuania and Poland

General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham energised the Germany, Lithuania and Poland Territorial Congress
Ecumenism
Korea

Let the Church declare and display Christ together

The Lausanne 4 Congress – held in Incheon, South Korea (22–28 September 2024) – concluded with 5,000 present and many attending virtually

Bangladesh

The Salvation Army leads relief efforts in flood-damaged Bangladesh

Since August 2024, the eastern part of Bangladesh has been experiencing severe monsoon conditions and massive floods

Emergency response
Kenya West

The Salvation Army response to unexpected flooding in Turkana, northern Kenya

The floods in Turkana have affected thousands of people. The Salvation Army in the Kenya West Territory has provided support and relief.

The General and Commissioner Buckingham make first UK corps visit

Within days of returning from a visit to the Australia Territory, the international leaders travelled a somewhat shorter distance to Kettering
Eastern Europe
Emergency response
Germany, Lithuania and Poland

Hope Amidst Devastation: The Salvation Army’s Response to Storm Boris

Storm Boris has caused severe flooding in Central and Eastern Europe. Thousands have been evacuated, 19 people have died, but communities remain resilient.

Eastern Europe
Refugees

Home away from home – The Salvation Army’s constant support to Ukrainian refugees in Eastern Europe

In the first days of the Russia-Ukraine war, officers in the Salvation Army’s Eastern Europe Territory received an overwhelming number of requests for help