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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

The Salvation Army Shares Human Trafficking Challenges with European Parliament

To mark the European Day Against Trafficking, The Salvation Army attended the European Parliament to present examples of its anti-trafficking work
Middle East

The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Lead Tenth Anniversary Celebrations in Kuwait

General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle were guests of honour in Kuwait to celebrate 10 years of Salvation Army ministry in the Middle East

Inter-faith Forum Considers How Best to Help ‘Children on the Move’

The Faith Action for Children on the Move: Global Partners Forum takes place from 16-19 October, hosted in the Vatican

One Army Materials Now Available in more than 25 Languages

The internationally popular One Army teaching resources are now available in more than 25 languages – and the number keeps growing.

International Theological Council Meets in Hong Kong

Together with the leaders of the Hong Kong and Macau Command, members of the ITC participated in the 100th anniversary of the Church of Christ in China.

‘Major role’ for international community in long-term Indonesia disaster response says Salvation Army leader in Palu

Speaking from his ruined hometown, Lieut-Colonel Yusak Tampai praises courage and determination of Salvationists and volunteers

The General Installs New Leaders for the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland

London's Regent Hall was filled with Salvationists and friends to witness the installation of Commissioners Anthony and Gillian Cotterill as leaders
Quake appeal

The Salvation Army in Indonesia Provides Medical Support and Basic Supplies

A priority is to repair The Salvation Army’s quake-damaged Woodward Hospital in Palu and to restore full functionality – including operating theatres

The Salvation Army responds as major earthquake and tsunami hits Palu, Indonesia

General Peddle asks that ‘every congregation will uphold our Indonesian brothers/sisters as they, in the midst of their own grief, do their best to serve’