Symposium 2008 provides Salvationists an opportunity to seek God’s direction for the future of the Army in Canada and Bermuda. From October 30 to November 2, delegates from across the territory are meeting at Jackson’s Point, Ont., to prayerfully consider the following key themes: Salvation Army identity; interacting with current culture; authority, formal relationships and partners; discipleship and spiritual growth; and leadership in organizational change.
We will provide links on this page for all coverage happening throughout Symposium 2008.
Schedule
October 30, 2008
An interview with Dr. Jeremy Mills, chairperson of the steering committee, and Major Floyd Tidd, DC, Ontario Central-East Division, about Symposium 2008.
Symposium 2008 Is Underway
Report #1 following the first evening of Symposium 2008.
**Video** Commissioner William Francis' Opening Message
Commissioner William W. Francis, Territorial Commander, speaks to Symposium 2008 delegates at the opening service.
October 31, 2008
Update from the Symposium 2008 Chair
Jeremy Mills offers an update for October 31. Salvationists are encouraged to support the Symposium 2008 delegates in prayer and to dream with them about The Salvation Army’s future.
Video Blog #1
A video blog from the first day of Symposium 2008.
Dreaming Big at Symposium 2008
Report #2 following the second day of Symposium 2008. This article includes a summary document of the delegate's discussions around the five key themes.
November 2, 2008
Symposium 2008 Reaches Unanimity
Delegates voted on hundreds of propositions before regional representatives unanimously agreed to five. This article includes a document listing all of the propositions put forward by delegates and also the document outlining the five unanimous territorial propositions.
There is a spirit of optimism and unity among the Symposium participants
**Video** The Five Propositions
The first video is footage of Dr. Jeremy Mills, Symposium 2008 chair, outlining the five unanimous propositions that were agreed upon by the regional representives during the Unanimity Council. The second video is the reponse by Commissioner William Francis, Territorial Commander, to the propositions and the work done by Symposium 2008 delegates.
Please return for more updates.