2020

2020

A man holding an old fashioned camera while sitting on the back of a mule

Salvationists

Edward Justus Parker: From Elgin, Around the World, and Back Again

When you were a kid, did anyone ever tell you that unless you do ...

nancigasiel September 17, 2020

Research Tools

Becoming A Part of History: Why the Census is Important

Written by Jean Crockett, Museum Archives Aide If you find yourself asking why ...

nancigasiel September 10, 2020

World War I

A Soldier’s Tour de France

Professional sports are only one industry affected by the global coronavirus pandemic. Currently, hundreds ...

nancigasiel September 4, 2020

Social Justice

Bearing Witness

When the shelter in place order began in March, my family and I relished ...

joliediepenhorst August 27, 2020

Person standing outside red cargo van. Person wears EDS hat and face mask

Actions Speak Louder than Words

Written by Amy Sparks, Registrar In the van, on our way to ...

nancigasiel June 24, 2020

Salvation Army offiers wearing face masks bow their heads in prayer, one holds sign honoring George Floyd

A Fearless Church

Minneapolis, MN Prayer Walk, June 2, 2020. Images courtesy Northern Division. Written by Jolie ...

nancigasiel June 17, 2020

A group of men and women posing with US flags and a wreath decorated with glowers and doughnuts

A New Chapter in Doughnut Day History

This oh so tasty annual event is generally said to have begun over ...

nancigasiel June 5, 2020

A group of adults, nurses and babies are seated and standing on the front porch of a building.

The Last Best Friend – The Salvation Army’s Offer of Hope

Babies, officers and advisory board members sit in front of the Omaha, NE Booth ...

nancigasiel May 14, 2020

A woman wearing a hat and coat smiles for the camera while packing a cardboard box with food.

Unmasking an Experience during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Written by Amy Sparks, Registrar I find I often use objects to navigate, understand, ...

nancigasiel April 21, 2020

World War II

A Million Acts of Kindness

“One of my favorite things in the collection is this photo (shown above) from ...

nancigasiel April 6, 2020

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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