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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

Shine! The Whole World Mobilising Announces Second International Children and Youth Weekend

Special weekend will encourage younger members of The Salvation Army to take the lead in reaching communities with the love of God

Zimbabwe and Botswana Territory Gives Thanks for the Service of the General and Commissioner Silvia Cox

General André Cox returned to his country of birth for the last time as international leader of The Salvation Army
Emergency Response in Bangladesh

The Salvation Army in Bangladesh Helps Landslide-Hit Tribe Members to Rebuild

The Salvation Army is helping people to rebuild homes in the remote Rangamati Hill Tracts on the Bangladesh-India border

The General and Commissioner Cox Celebrate 30 Years of Salvation Army Ministry in Liberia

General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia helped celebrate The Salvation Army's 30th anniversary in Liberia
Welcome to the High Council

Tickets Now Available for Welcome to the High Council

Central Hall Westminster in London will be the venue of the formal Welcome to the High Council on Saturday 19 May 2018
Angola

The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Lead 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Angola

A crowd of around 1,200 people gathered at 4 de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola, to welcome General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox

Plans Under Way for 2018 High Council

Plans are being developed for the election of the next General of The Salvation Army, with a view to holding a High Council beginning on 17 May 2018

Salvation Army Ministry to the Homeless in San Diego, California, Receives $50 Million Boost

The Salvation Army will be able to make an even greater difference in the lives of homeless people thanks to the incredible donation

The Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Install New Territorial Leaders for the United Kingdom and Ireland

People of all ages gathered at William Booth Memorial Halls Corps in Nottingham to witness the installation of Comrs Lyndon and Bronwyn Buckingham