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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 General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Receive Warm Welcome 'Home' in Finland and Estonia Territory

The visit of the General and Comm Silvia Cox to Finland was an eagerly awaited homecoming to a couple who had previously served as territorial leaders

Syria: General André Cox calls Salvationists and friends to prayer

Salvation Army world leader encourage Salvationists and other Christians to be 'agents of peace and transformation' as tensions mount

Chief of the Staff Summons High Council to Elect 21st General of The Salvation Army

Commissioner Brian Peddle has formally summoned 111 qualifying officers to form the next High Council, commencing in London on 17 May 2018.

The Salvation Army Marks International Roma Day with Call for Improvement in Living Conditions and Inclusivity

The Salvation Army calls on the EU to do more to improve conditions for Roma people, increase inclusion and address ‘institutionalised antigypsyism’

The Salvation Army in Baltimore, USA, Opens Community Grocery Store

The USA Southern Territory made history with the opening of a grocery store in Baltimore. The store will meet the immediate needs of its customers.

The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Celebrate Easter in Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory

A visit to Switzerland and Hungary by the General and Commissioner Cox concluded with Easter celebrations in Yverdon.

The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Share with Salvationists, Friends, Beneficiaries and Supporters in France and Belgium

The General and Commissioner Cox began their visit to the France and Belgium Territory in Brussels with a visit to a Salvation Army shelter for refugees.

The General's Easter Video Message 2018 is Now Available!

THE transformative power of the Cross is at the heart of General André Cox's Easter video message.

Young People around the World let their Lights 'Shine!' for Jesus

Young people were at the forefront of Salvation Army ministry during a children and youth weekend which is part of The Whole World Mobilising.