Salvationist Magazine

06/01/2026

For decades, a vibrant Girl Guides program at The Salvation Army’s Cedar Hill Corps in Bermuda has been a place of friendship, service and leadership development—a safe space where girls can be themselves and build the confidence to take on the world. Salvationist Karen Trott reflects on her own experience as a Guide, helper and leader:

Guiding helps girls grow in leadership, friendship and service at Cedar Hill Corps in Bermuda. My hope for the future of Girl Guiding at Cedar Hill is that it continues to be a place of belonging, growth and inspiration, where every girl feels valued...

06/01/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month—a time to honour the history, heritage and strength of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and acknowledge the contributions they have made and continue to make in shaping our country.

Throughout the month and beyond, The Salvation Army in Canada continues its commitment to reconciliation by fostering understanding, building respectful relationships and learning from Indigenous voices.

Learn more about our Indigenous ministries: https://salvationist.ca/indigenousministries/

05/30/2026

Nate Bargatze is known for his clean comedy about everyday life. "Everything I write is for Little Me. I want to make sure everyone can be in the room when I’m speaking," he says. In his new movie, The Breadwinner, in theatres now, Nate finds himself navigating the chaos of family life when his wife gets an amazing opportunity. How hard could it be?

New Nate Bargatze movie answers every parent’s question: How do we remain cheerful when life is challenging? Nate Bargatze, known for his clean comedy, stars in The Breadwinner.

05/29/2026

The Salvation Army is responding to the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through health education, hygiene programs and medical equipment support.

Read more about the Army’s ministry in response to the outbreak: https://www.salvationarmy.org/news/working-support-ebola-response-efforts

And please join us in prayer for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.

05/29/2026

Women from across Newfoundland and Labrador gathered at Deer Lake Citadel last weekend for the 2026 Provincial Salvation Army Women’s Retreat. Under the theme God in My Story, the weekend was a blessed time of worship, teaching and fellowship.

05/29/2026

On this day in 1914, The Salvation Army lost 167 Salvationists in the sinking of the Empress of Ireland. On June 6 of that year, a massive memorial service was held in Toronto, where mourners wore special white sashes, which are now housed at the Army's Heritage Centre. Learn more about the sinking and the sashes in this month's Living History feature:

A sash made to honour the victims of the Empress of Ireland sinking in 1914 is a treasured keepsake of the Heritage Centre.

05/28/2026

The Old Testament tells the tale of two armies: one commanded by Joshua and one by Gideon. At first glance, you might think these stories stand in contrast to one another, says Lt-Colonel Keith Pike, territorial secretary for business administration. But they remind us of a consistent theological reality—one that's true about The Salvation Army, too. Read more:

It’s not about military might. It’s about obedience. God accomplishes his purposes through those who walk in obedience to his leading.

05/27/2026

Through her difficult journey with breast cancer, Linda Leigh always looked for something to be grateful for. "I call them 'God moments.' And there were many," she says. And through the pain, fear and uncertainty, she began to look at suffering instead as an opportunity for spiritual growth. Read her story:

Family, faith and friends guided Linda Leigh on her cancer journey. When Linda Leigh looks back, she never wanted to be stuck in the dark valley of cancer. It is part of her story but not the whole story. “I’m still me—a wife, a daughter,a sibling, a...

05/26/2026

Today, the "hospitality industry" means travel, tourism and entertainment. But Christian hospitality goes much deeper than that, says Dr. Isaiah Allen, assistant professor of religion at The Salvation Army's Booth University College in Winnipeg. It's about making room for others in our lives, just as they are; about treating the stranger as an honoured guest; and also about learning to receive hospitality. Read more:

Hospitality is at the heart of the gospel. Hospitality is central to Christian faith and Salvation Army mission.