Salvation Army

 

Design A Kettle Challenge

Main Library 2nd Floor
11/4 – 12/15

The Elgin Corps Salvation Army will hold their 3rd annual Design A Kettle Challenge at the Library. Groups decorate The Salvation Army iconic Red Kettles and compete for the best design and chance to win the “Design A Kettle Challenge” Trophy. You can vote for your favorite one time per day.

A Million Acts of Kindness
The Salvation Army in WWI and WWII

Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Saturday, 11/12 | 1:30 pm

Discover how The Salvation Army and community volunteers served troops during the two world wars. Provided by The Salvation Army Central Territory Museum.
Please register!

Hope is on the Way
The Salvation Army Emergency
Disaster Services 

 
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms
Saturday, 11/19 | 1:30 pm
 
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services program has developed through the years. Take a look at the services provided today.
Please register!

Eddie from Elgin
Life of Salvation Army
Commissioner Edward Parker 

Virtual via Zoom
Tuesday, 12/6 | 7 pm
 
Eddie Parker left Elgin in the 1880s to become a Salvation Army pastor, eventually becoming the CEO of The Salvation Army in the United States, but he was always “Eddie from Elgin.” Learn about his fascinating life that included capturing World War I through the lens of his camera and helping to establish the USO.
Please register!