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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

Salvation Army officers pose for a photo

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

2019 Year Book ‘an essential read’ for all connected with The Salvation Army

The 376-page Salvation Army Year Book 2019 is available now, providing a complete overview of ministry right around the world

The Twelve Days of Refugee Christmas

As Salvation Army Brazil aid worker Lieutenant Paula Mendes reflects, even in the darkness solidarity, goodness, love and empathy prevail.

Hope in Jesus underscores General’s 2018 Christmas Message

Hope and transformation found in a personal relationship with Jesus are the hallmarks of General Brian Peddle’s first Christmas message

The Salvation Army continues to develop response to Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami

Twelve weeks on from the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi, The Salvation Army continues to serve

New Salvation Army officers appointed in Rwanda during Chief of the Staff’s first visit to Africa

Commissioners Lyndon and Bronwyn Buckingham took part in a weekend full of worship, praise and celebration in Rwanda

The General Leads Commissioning Celebrations In South Africa

The visit of General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle to the Southern Africa Territory included deeply moving times of God-inspired celebration

The Salvation Army in Strasbourg, France, Provides Comfort After Fatal Shooting

The Salvation Army centre was opened to the public and volunteers on the streets provided support
Finland and Estonia

President of Estonia and First Lady of Poland Witness The Salvation Army at Work

Estonia's President Kersti Kaljulaid visited The Salvation Army’s Narva Corps and Poland's First Lady spent time with officers in Warsaw

The Salvation Army Opens First Polytechnic in Liberia

The Salvation Army in Liberia has broadened its education capacity with the opening of a polytechnic, which will award degrees and other qualifications