Salvationist Magazine

Though Jesus was executed on a Roman cross, his story didn't end there—and neither does ours.

Redemption. Salvation. That is our story.

Comrs Lee and Debbie Graves, territorial leaders for Canada and Bermuda, offer a message of hope and grace for this Easter season: youtu.be/hQQvEB0hugw?...

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General's Easter Message: From Garden to Empty Tomb - Salvation Army Canada The events of Easter validate the mission of Jesus and prove he is the Son of God. Easter represents the most profound moment in human history—the fulfilment of God’s redemptive plan through the death...

Easter represents the most profound moment in human history—the fulfilment of God’s redemptive plan through the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. How can we embrace the power of his Resurrection in our daily lives? Read the General's Easter message: salvationist.ca/articles/gen...

14.04.2025 12:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Call to Prayer for the Canadian Federal Election - Salvation Army Canada A pastoral letter from our territorial leaders, Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves. "We are fortunate to live in a free and democratic society, where we have the privilege of voting to elect our lead...

Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, territorial leaders, are calling Salvationists to prayer ahead of the upcoming Canadian election: "With strong leadership and a united nation, we can address the social challenges that concern us."

Read their pastoral letter: salvationist.ca/articles/cal...

03.04.2025 19:48 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Salvation Army Responds to Myanmar Earthquake - Salvation Army Canada Army relief team on its way to affected areas. The Salvation Army has been present in Myanmar since 1915, headquartered in Yangon. Some Salvation Army buildings have been impacted by the tremors.

The Salvation Army is responding following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, where thousands have perished and infrastructure has been severely damaged.

Read about the Army's response and donate to relief efforts: salvationist.ca/articles/sal...

01.04.2025 20:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Salvationist Podcast: Keeping Kids Safe Online - Salvation Army Canada How can parents, youth leaders and pastors help protect young people? On this episode, Nancy Turley, territorial abuse advisor for Canada and Bermuda, shares some of the dangers young people may face ...

From cyberbullying to grooming, gaming addiction to identity theft, there are many dangers facing young people online. What can we do to help? Nancy Turley, territorial abuse advisor, walks us through some of the key issues, along with solutions and steps we can take: salvationist.ca/articles/sal...

19.02.2025 15:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Let Your Fire Keep Burning - Salvation Army Canada How living in Papua New Guinea showed me the real meaning of the Self-Denial Campaign.

In Papua New Guinea, Lt April Barthau sees The Salvation Army’s Self-Denial Campaign lived out as people joyfully and selflessly give funds to spread the love of Jesus and serve suffering humanity. How is God calling you to deny yourself to better follow him? salvationist.ca/articles/let...

12.02.2025 16:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Feeling called to ministry? God WILL keep pursuing you! 🙏✨

Be encouraged by Captains Justin and Colleen Gleadall’s testimony: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM72...

How is God speaking to you this Call & Commitment Month?

10.02.2025 16:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Singing in Harmony - Salvation Army Canada How a song by a Canadian Salvationist is resonating with a Harbor Light corps in Chicago. A song by a Canadian Salvationist is offering hope to a congregation at a Harbor Light corps in Chicago.

At his church in Chicago, where Jonathon Weller leads worship for many who are overcome by addiction, disease, loneliness, shame and other issues, he finds himself coming back to Take My Life (I Am Yours), a song by Canadian Salvationist Laura Rowsell. Why this song? salvationist.ca/articles/sin...

10.02.2025 15:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Bridging the Generation Gap - Salvation Army Canada Family ministry builds community and connection across all ages.

In the wake of the pandemic, loneliness is on the rise. To address this growing divide, Toronto’s Agincourt Temple Community Church has introduced Generations Create, an intergenerational ministry aimed at bridging gaps between people of all ages: salvationist.ca/articles/bri...

07.02.2025 16:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A TV Show That Feeds the Soul - Salvation Army Canada When Calls the Heart co-creator and executive producer Brian Bird is creating a different kind of story. Brian Bird, co-creator and executive producer of the top-rated Hallmark Channel series When Cal...

Are you a Heartie? That's what fans of the Hallmark Channel series "When Calls the Heart" call themselves. "Our little show is fearless in that it projects hope, faith and love on television," says executive producer Brian Bird. Read more: salvationist.ca/articles/a-t...

06.02.2025 20:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Salvationist Podcast: Overcoming Addiction and Helping Others - Salvation Army Canada Salvationist Greg Kyllo shares his recovery journey and how he helps others get sober at the Bruce Oake Centre. Greg Kyllo shares his personal story, his professional insights into sobriety and an enc...

Greg Kyllo never thought he would become an alcoholic. But when addiction took over, it was only a matter of time before he needed help. Now sober and a member of the Army's Heritage Park Temple, Greg helps others get sober, too. Listen to his inspiring story: salvationist.ca/articles/sal...

05.02.2025 15:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Bah, Humbug! The enduring legacy of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. I think it’s this idea—that we can change for the better—that brings people back to the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, Christma...

It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. What is it about the story of Ebenezer Scrooge that brings us back year after year? Michael Boyce reflects on the enduring legacy of this transformative tale: salvationist.ca/articles/bah...

18.12.2024 13:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The kings of Jesus’ day only cared about their own power and wealth; more interested in self-preservation than in serving. But Jesus was a different kind of king, say Comrs Lee and Debbie Graves in their annual Christmas message. What does his example mean for us today? youtu.be/kiiybutzASk?...

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Looking for an oasis of calm in the busy Christmas season? Join us tomorrow, December 12, for week 3 of our Advent chapel series, "A Season of Wonder," led by Colonels John and Lani Chamness.

Watch live at 11 am EST or stream later at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSff...

11.12.2024 14:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Four Salvation Army singers and four brass musicians on the set of Murdoch Mysteries

A Salvation Army kettle worker on the set of Murdoch Mysteries

A camera view of the Salvationist musicians on the set of Murdoch Mysteries

Neil Winemaker, first assistant director for Murdoch Mysteries, gives the Salvation Army musicians instructions before filming begins

Shout out to our Canadian Staff Band and Staff Songsters for lending their talents to the screen, and our Heritage Centre for providing real artifacts for authenticity.

27.11.2024 13:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

A Murdoch Mysteries Christmas The Salvation Army partners with the CBC for a very special episode. Viewers of Murdoch Mysteries got a rare treat in one of the more recent episodes of Canada's favourite detective series, as The Sal...

Any #MurdochMysteries fans on Bluesky? We had the amazing opportunity to partner with Canada's favourite detective series on its Christmas episode, now out on CBC Gem, and the results were pretty fantastic: salvationist.ca/articles/mur...

27.11.2024 13:38 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Pathways to Home How The Salvation Army is developing permanent supportive housing. November 22 is National Housing Day. As a community, we can use this opportunity to reflect on housing as a human right, what that me...

Today is #NationalHousingDay. The #SalvationArmy is responding to this pressing need by prioritizing long-term solutions, opening the door for ministry units to enter landlord and tenant relationships with clients and offer permanent supportive housing: salvationist.ca/articles/pat...

22.11.2024 16:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hello Blue Sky! Time for an intro. We are:

• the official publication of The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda
• 140 years old! First published in 1884 as The War Cry
• posting new content on Salvationist.ca almost daily
• looking forward to connecting with Salvationists and friends on here

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