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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

General Brian Peddle Takes Office as 21st International Leader of The Salvation Army

General Brian Peddle has now taken office as The Salvation Army's 21st international leader, succeeding General André Cox who has retired

International Headquarters Bids a Fond Farewell to General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox

A sense of thankfulness and optimism pervaded the IHQ farewell meeting to General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox

The Salvation Army Commences Work in Samoa

Following consultation, General André Cox has approved the official recognition of Salvation Army work in the Independent State of Samoa

Honours Presented and Received by the General During Final Visit Before Retirement

General André Cox’s time in the DRC included the presentation of the Army’s highest honour and the awarding of an honorary doctorate

The Salvation Army Responds as Fires Rage

With much of the northern hemisphere coping with high temperatures and dry spells, wildfires are affecting communities from Greece to the Arctic Circle

Salvation Army to Bring Light to Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

The Salvation Army in Bangladesh is to begin working in camps housing Rohingya people who have fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar

The General Leads UK Commissioning Weekend

In their last public meetings in the United Kingdom before retirement, the General and Commissioner Silvia Cox led the commissioning of new officers.

Salvation Army Ministry in Gabon Officially Opened During Weekend of Celebration

Gabon became the 129th country where The Salvation Army is officially recognised during a weekend of celebration and prayer in the capital, Libreville.

The Salvation Army in Zimbabwe Increases Peace-building Momentum Ahead of Elections

Inspired by peace-building efforts by The Salvation Army in Kenya, Salvationists in Zimbabwe are seeking to promote peace in the lead-up to the elections.