On April 28, the atmosphere at Knox United Church in Winnipeg was jubilant and festive as friends, family, staff and faculty gathered for the 42nd convocation ceremony for Booth University College. Commissioner Lee Graves, territorial commander, with Scott Gillingham, mayor of Winnipeg At the morning baccalaureate service, Booth UC officially

Welcome to The Home Front, a new series where we highlight the mission and ministry taking place around our territory. Over the next 12 issues of Salvationist, we will visit each Canadian province and territory, as well as Bermuda, and celebrate the innovation and impact the Army is having in corps, social services and youth ministry.

“It’s been a great way to build bridges and relationships, and to say, ‘This is not just the Army’s garden, but this is also your garden.’ ”