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The international leaders sit around a coffee table with young Salvation Army members
Children and young people
The General

Salvation Army young leaders speak into Compass

Representative Salvation Army young people from around the world convened at Sunbury Court, United Kingdom, from 27 June to 3 July 2025 for the...

Members of a choir from Myanmar
Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand

Weekend of spiritual renewal and celebration in Singapore

Salvationists and community partners gathered to reflect on the enduring call to serve, celebrate milestones of faith and affirm the Army’s mission to...

A Salvation Army team issue food vouchers for refugees
Eastern Europe
Refugees

The Salvation Army in Georgia awarded for its support of Ukrainian refugees

The Salvation Army in Georgia has been awarded the Order of St Panteleimon in recognition of its outstanding work in supporting Ukrainian refugees.

A person in a Salvation Army t-shirt looks out at a flood-damaged road
Emergency response
Korea

The Salvation Army responds to record-breaking rainfall in Korea

The response focused on delivering urgent humanitarian aid – including meals, hygiene kits and essential supplies – to displaced residents and relief...

Amid the massive destruction in Jabaliya camp, a child rides his bicycle through the camp's streets.
Conflict
Justice

International Salvation Army calls for peace and goodwill

The Salvation Army grieves deeply the ongoing loss of life and human suffering in Gaza.

General Lyndon Buckingham addresses the congregation
The General
United Kingdom and Ireland

From generation to generation

International leaders call for global spiritual renewal and intergenerational vision at Together 2025

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

Emergency response updates

A person in a Salvation Army t-shirt looks out at a flood-damaged road

Record-breaking rainfall in South Korea

The Salvation Army’s response focused on delivering urgent humanitarian aid – including meals, hygiene kits and essential supplies – to displaced residents and relief workers.

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

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The international leaders sit around a coffee table with young Salvation Army members
Children and young people
The General

Salvation Army young leaders speak into Compass

Representative Salvation Army young people from around the world convened at Sunbury Court, United Kingdom, from 27 June to 3 July 2025 for the movement’s first such gathering to be held in 28 years.

Members of a choir from Myanmar
Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand

Weekend of spiritual renewal and celebration in Singapore

Salvationists and community partners gathered to reflect on the enduring call to serve, celebrate milestones of faith and affirm the Army’s mission to bring Christ’s love to all.

A Salvation Army team issue food vouchers for refugees
Eastern Europe
Refugees

The Salvation Army in Georgia awarded for its support of Ukrainian refugees

The Salvation Army in Georgia has been awarded the Order of St Panteleimon in recognition of its outstanding work in supporting Ukrainian refugees.

A person in a Salvation Army t-shirt looks out at a flood-damaged road
Emergency response
Korea

The Salvation Army responds to record-breaking rainfall in Korea

The response focused on delivering urgent humanitarian aid – including meals, hygiene kits and essential supplies – to displaced residents and relief workers.

First Copies of New William Booth Biography Roll Off Press

Paul Mortlock welcomed Gordon to ‘101’ and handed over the newly-produced books to a delighted Gordon Taylor.

New Writer of 'Words of Life' Brings Readers in from the Wilderness to Share God's Peace

The September-December 2019 issue of Words of Life, The Salvation Army’s daily reading series, offers the promise of Peace and Presence

The General Admits Commissioner Harry Read to the Order of the Founder

General Brian Peddle surprised 95-year-old D-Day veteran Commissioner Harry Read with The Salvation Army’s highest honour
Chief of Staff at Fiesta, Cornwall

The Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham Lead Joyful Fiesta in Cornwall, UK

Open to everyone, Fiesta brought people of all ages together to encounter God through worship, prayer, creative arts, sport, music

The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Lead 150th Anniversary Celebrations at Croydon Citadel, UK

General Brian Peddle spoke of his feelings as he led the march through the streets of Croydon
General in BC

The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Lead Congress and Commissioning Events in Canada and Bermuda Territory

‘God is calling us to do more,’ declared General Brian Peddle at the British Columbia Congress and Commissioning

New Podcast Launched as 'Caring' Magazine Goes Digital

Magazine produced by The Salvation Army’s USA Western Territory for the past 25 years has moved to an all-digital format
Paris hot weather response

The Salvation Army in Paris responds to ‘potentially dangerous’ heatwave

The Salvation Army is playing its part in helping vulnerable members of the community stay cool, safe and healthy
General Peddle in Indonesia

‘Undaunted’: Indonesia celebrates 125 years of Salvation Army ministry despite rebuilding from earthquake

The General was keen to show support and encouragement to the local community and travelled through some of the quake-affected disaster areas