Salvation Army Today

Young Adult Ministry

The Salvation Army in Waldorf, Maryland moved into a new building in November of 2019 and started forming new relationships in the community.
The young adult ministry started with simple word of mouth evangelism between the Salvation Army officer, and a committed youth leader who is a strong, God-centered, charismatic individual. The ministry has grown since then and now every Wednesday over 30 young adults are involved with The Salvation Army in Waldorf, coming together for a meal, good conversation, and to learn about the Bible.
 
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church and our ministries are motivated by the love of God. To connect with your local Salvation Army church, visit www.salvationarmyusa.org
 

Learning Pathways

The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters has launched ‘Learning Pathways,’ a distance learning opportunity for anyone connected with The Salvation Army to deepen their understanding in the areas of community engagement, community development and community project management.
The certificate-level material gives the foundation for engaging with a community using an Integrated Mission and Faith-Based Facilitation approach, bringing together theology and best practice, giving practical skills for community engagement and for supporting course participants’ personal development.
To learn more, visit: SALVATIONARMYSOUNDCAST.ORG/SATODAY
 
Learning pathways playlist -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX8WslzzwmyjGimZ7anqLxjfYrYRzW1iN
 

Rescuing Food

The Lucky Duck Foundation and Feeding San Diego collaborates with The Salvation Army to fight hunger and homelessness in San Diego, California.
The partnership has rescued more than 200,000 pounds of food that would have otherwise ended up in the landfill and redistributed it to those in need, including individuals experiencing homelessness.
With funding from The Lucky Duck Foundation Employment and Job Training Program, the Salvation Army employs residents of their shelter as drivers to operate more than eight different routes to rescue approximately 30,000 pounds of food per month.
To learn more, visit SALVATIONARMYSOUNDCAST.ORG/SATODAY
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UN International Women’s Day 2021 Celebration

To celebrate UN International Women’s Day, The Salvation Army’s International Social Justice Commission in New York City hosted a special virtual celebration.
Stories were shared from all over the world, from Salvation Army women highlighting how The Salvation Army has continued to serve while navigating the COVID-19 crisis.
 
To watch the full video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU6bw2x6Q88&t=0s

Frontline Live

The Salvation Army in the UK with the Republic of Ireland recently hosted Frontline Live to highlight The Salvation Army’s work to fight the global crime of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Frontline Live with host, Lieutenant-Colonel Dean Pallant, has an in-depth conversation with Salvation Army employees who work directly with supporting survivors and raising awareness about modern slavery.
 
To learn more and watch the full video, visit: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/modern-slavery
 

The Salvation Army Begins Work in Bulgaria

General Brian Peddle has announced that Bulgaria has become the 132nd country in which The Salvation Army is officially at work.
Although lockdown and other restrictions have made life far from easy, the new Salvation Army ministry is already beginning to have an influence. Partnerships have been started with local Christian fellowships, particularly Amazing Grace Church, which has linked The Salvation Army with a Roma settlement in a slum area on the outskirts of Sofia.
For Colonel Nielsen, a Norwegian officer, Salvation Army ministry starting in Bulgaria is literally a dream come true! Back in 2006, a Bulgarian flag was flown at a Salvation Army congress- believing in faith that one day soon, God would open doors to this country.
The General says: ‘I am delighted to welcome Bulgaria into the worldwide Salvation Army family. In these days of difficulty, it is fantastic to see God answer prayers made in faith so many years ago in creating this opportunity.”
 
To learn more, visit https://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/news/inr120321

New Technology Center Opens in New Orleans

Thanks to a partnership with Cox Communications, The Salvation Army of Greater New Orleans has opened a new Technology Center.
Salvation Army officers- Majors Chris & Lynda Thornhill, want to serve children, educationally, in the midst of the pandemic and beyond.
Thanks to a grant from Cox Communications, the purchase of new computers as well as the furniture for the tech center was realized.
Major Chris Thornhill, states, “We are so grateful for the partnership with Cox Communications in this new venture for the people of New Orleans. Not only will this Technology Center serve school aged children during the school year, it will also be used by adults for resume development, internet skills and more. It’s partnerships like this that give The Salvation Army opportunities to reach those that need us in the modern era.”
The Greater New Orleans Area Command is excited for what the future holds as the Center opens its doors for new ministry opportunities.
 
To learn more, visit: https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/satoday

La Deuda Film

In a groundbreaking new venture, The Salvation Army has produced a short film entitled La Deuda, which has been acquired for distribution by HBO.  The Spanish-language film will appear on all HBO streaming services, including HBO Max, after making its premiere on HBO Latino on February 1st, 2021. The film was created by The Salvation Army’s Los Angeles-based multimedia team, called Share Change.
 
La Deuda is loosely based on Jesus’ Parable of the Ungrateful Servant found in the book of Matthew, chapter 18. La Deuda is a coming-of-age tale, following a young boy in his quest to save the life of his beloved pet goat.
 
“We want to showcase the continued power of Jesus’ parables and narrative storytelling to teach the universal truths we all need to understand,” said Lt. Col. Lisa Smith, Secretary for Program in The Salvation Army’s USA Western Territory.
 
To learn more, visit https://www.helpsharechange.org/

New Hope- Tokyo Japan

The Salvation Army in Japan has launched a new community ministry in its recently-constructed New Hope building in Tokyo.
Opened on Christmas Eve 2020, the building was intentionally designed with floor-to-ceiling glass windows along the front so that members of the community could see what’s happening inside, sparking curiosity and conversations.
The Salvation Army recently hosted its first Paint Night event, with the goal of connecting people through innovative programming and creative expression.
 
‘The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to live our daily lives in a whole new way. We can’t live without person-to-person connection, but as we live this new life, many people are struggling having lost their connection with others. Through the work of New Hope building, we trust that it will be a source of comfort and connection, and a place for people seeking new encounters and inspiration.
 
To learn more, visit: https://salvationarmy.org/ihq/news/inf100321

Hip Hop Hope

Music has always been a distinctive part of The Salvation Army’s expression of faith. And now, young people attending the movement’s after-school club in Warsaw, Poland, have released a hip-hop video in an exclusive collaboration with a professional musician.
The creative arts project was supported and funded by the capital’s City Hall, as part of an initiative to develop children’s passions and give them a voice.  The young people were enthusiastic about the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity. One of the participants, Angelika, says: ‘I love that I can take part in this project. We want to share with people how important everybody’s life is, and to value it accordingly.
 
To watch the full video, visit: https://salvationarmy.org/ihq/news/inr190121