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Adjutant Helen McClellen and Miss Betty Tenney serving servicemen from mobile unit photographed September 10 1942

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Raider of the Lost Salvation Army Archives: Interning at The Salvation Army Central Territory Museum

By Emmet Burke September 23, 2024 When you think about an internship what comes ...

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Chicago Freedom Center officers. Left to Right: Captain Elis Pomales-Morales, Captain Ada Diaz Fajardo, Envoy Tyrone Staggers, Captains Corey and Nikki Hughes.

“All Are Welcome Here! And We Mean Everybody!”

What do the words Harbor Light, Hope, and Freedom mean to you? This was ...

Dan Smaczny January 18, 2024 0 comments

The Amazing Life of Solomon D. Rages

During his seventy-five years, Solomon D. Rages experienced some of the most significant and ...

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Museum Received 2023 AASLH Award of Excellence

Recently, The Salvation Army Central Territory Museum was recognized with an Award of Excellence ...

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The Salvation Army Central Territory Museum

The Central Territory Museum provides context and relevance for The Salvation Army’s spiritual, theological, chronological, and global activities for The Salvation Army and general public. It collects, preserves, researches, educates, and exhibits materials that reflect the development, ministry, and social work of the Central Territory and its place within The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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