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General Lyndon Buckingham addresses the congregation
The General
United Kingdom and Ireland

From generation to generation

International leaders call for global spiritual renewal and intergenerational vision at Together 2025

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

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 addresses the congregation
The General
United Kingdom and Ireland

From generation to generation

International leaders call for global spiritual renewal and intergenerational vision at Together 2025

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.

The General Highlights Hope During Film Launch at International Headquarters

The General spoke at the launch of 'Together – A Journey of Neighbourhood Conversations', a new film and photographic exhibition

News Feature: New Centre will Empower Change in Ferguson, USA

The Salvation Army and partners open a Community Empowerment Center in Ferguson, Missouri, on the site of a building destroyed in 2014 riots

News Feature: The Salvation Army in Hamburg, Germany, Extends its Influence During G20 Meetings

Dozens of police officers were injured as they secured the site, but the local Salvation Army was at the heart of some more positive outcomes

News Feature: Salvation Army Anti-human Trafficking Ministry Gets Royal Approval in Poland

A representative of The Salvation Army's anti-human trafficking team met with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The Salvation Army in South America Provides Support to Flood-Hit Families

The Salvation Army in South America is responding after severe flooding hit communities in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay

The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Bring Encouragement in Quebec, Canada

Salvationists and friends in the Quebec Division of the Canada and Bermuda Territory were greatly encouraged by the visit

News Feature: ‘Kenya, My Home’ Spreads Message of Peace

Kenya, My Home' is a new song, written by children across Kenya, launched as part of a wide-ranging Salvation Army peacemaking initiative

The General and the Chief of the Staff Join Forces to Lead Congress and Commissioning in Canada

‘God is going to do great things!’ said General André Cox to thousands of Salvationists/friends gathered for Mobilize – Newfoundland and Labrador 2017
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News Feature: BBC World Service Features Retired Salvation Army Commissioner's Memories of the Korean War

A former territorial commander for Korea gave an exclusive interview for the BBC World Service series 'Witness'