Saturday, January 30, 2016

Salvation Army Today -Central Territory New HQ; Stations of the Cross



The Salvation Army United States Central Territory recently dedicated their new headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The open house and dedication began with tours of the newly redesigned building, that is responsible for 11 Midwestern States.

The exhibit area at The Salvation Army International Headquarters in London has been transformed into an artist’s workspace. A London-wide art project will take place throughout Lent that is based around the 14 traditional stations of the cross, each representing a different stage of Jesus’ journey through Jerusalem to Calvary.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Salvation Army Today - Winter Storm Jonas; National Advisory Board Meeting



Winter Storm Jonas

Winter Storm Jonas brought lots of snow and ice to the eastern part of the United States this weekend and The Salvation Army responded in a variety of ways.


National Advisory Board Meeting

The first 2016 meeting of The Salvation Army's US National Advisory Board met recently in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Board met to strategize, plan and implement major steps forward for the Army and its effective outreach in the United States.

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Pemba Laka | Playing For Change | Songs Around The World



Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. Join the movement at http://www.playingforchange.com.

We are happy to begin this year by sharing with you our newest Song Around The World, "Pemba Laka.” Take a trip around the world with us and let this joyful song bring a smile to your face and love into your hearts. Wishing all of you a lifetime of health, happiness, peace and prosperity. Music is the key.

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Serving on MLK Day; The Salvos



Serving on MLK Day

Many different volunteer groups across the US spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day serving at different Salvation Army facilities.

The Salvos

Did you know that the Salvation Army in Australia began with a man inviting those in need for tea?

Sunday, January 17, 2016

North American Composers Forum; A Journey through the Kitchen



North American Composers Forum

For a number of years the Salvation Army's North American Composers Forum has met to encourage musicians with an interest in writing music for worship. Dr. Ronald Holz has led this group and we caught up with him during the Forum.

A Journey through the Kitchen

The Culinary Arts Training Program at the Boston, Massachusetts Kroc Center is making dreams come true.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Get Up Stand Up | Live in Brazil | Playing For Change Band



Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. Join the movement at http://www.playingforchange.com.

This performance features the Playing For Change Band performing the Bob Marley anthem, "Get Up Stand Up." Where words fail, music speaks. Stand up for all of humanity!

Monday, January 11, 2016

Salvation Army Today -#SARio2016; Winter Shelter



The Salvation Army in Rio de Janeiro is looking for mission teams to participate in sports ministry alongside the 2016 Olympics.

Many Salvation Army locations are opening cold weather shelters as the winter temperatures begin to drop.