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Salvos world leader launches environment statement
The Salvation Army’s new International Positional Statement, ‘Caring for the Environment’, sets out a strongly worded description of the many ways God’s creation has suffer...
Church leaders unite for climate action
Australian faith leader unite for climate change. Photo KianWorthing Photography. Words Simone Worthing Commissioners Janine and Robert Donaldson, leaders of The Salvation Army Australia,&#...
Support builds stability after escape from domestic violence
Bams shares her journey from trauma to hope (stock image). Words Holly Reed In the lead-up to the United Nations International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women on...
What's your story?
Photo Brett Jordan@Unsplash If you have a tale of faith, then you need to tell it. Words Dean Simpson I sat down feeling quite deflated. How could anyone possibly be impacted by the story of my life I...
The hidden faces of family violence
The women find gardening and outdoor projects both fun and therapeutic. Salvos Domestic and Family Violence chaplain supports women in crisis and beyond Words Simone Worthing The Sa...
Advent: Preparing our hearts
Reflections on the season of Advent Words Amanda Hart Most of us are familiar with Advent calendars – the calendars of all shapes, sizes, and materials that ...
A life of freedom and depth
Peter was able to reconnect with his kids and regularly watched them play sport on weekends. Getty Images. Words Bryce Davies For much of my time as an officer (pastor) with the Salvos, I worked in re...
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Burying your pride in service to others
Stepping out of your comfort zone Words Dean Simpson My mother does not have a very good track record with cats. She has run over several of them in her time, including some of our o...
Remembering the unknown fallen
Salvo instrumental in establishing Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Words Lindsay Cox Remembrance Day – originally called Armistice Day – acknowledged the signing of the armistice that broug...
Remembering the cost
Major Brett Gallagher will again commemorate Remembrance Day at Tuggeranong Salvos in Canberra. Honouring those who invested in our country’s freedom Words Darryl Whitecross and Simone Worthing...