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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

Ukraine – a new normality in challenging times

After two and a half years of war, the ongoing suffering in Ukraine gets less and less media attention. However, the reality in the country remains harsh
Australia
The General

World leaders complete whirlwind trip of vast Australia Territory

General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham have circumnavigated Australia, touring six states in seven days

Ecumenism
Sweden and Latvia

Salvationists join as ecumenical guests at ‘On the Move’ World Methodist Conference

The 22nd World Methodist Conference held in Gothenburg, Sweden from 14-18 August saw around 1,200 people in attendance

Caribbean

Chief of the Staff installs new territorial leaders in Caribbean

Meetings led by the Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Shelley Hill were marked by a profound sense of spirituality and community

International leaders visit United Nations headquarters

General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham made their first visit to the United Nations in New York, USA, in July
Italy and Greece
Modern slavery and human trafficking

The Green Light Project: making the world safer and more dignified

On World Day against Trafficking in Persons, The Salvation Army continues reaching out with a message of hope

Commission on the Status of Women: Applications Open for 2025

International Women's Ministries open applications to attend the Commission on the Status of Women 2025 in person
Caribbean
Emergency response
USA Southern

Hurricane Beryl wreaks destruction in the Caribbean and southern United States

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl The Salvation Army’s Caribbean Territory is conducting rapid assessments and planning responses

Founders' Day: Quotes from William and Catherine Booth

Women's Ministries celebrate Founders' Day with a selection of favourite quotes from William and Catherine Booth