Christian Workshop

Every life has a story. Too many go untold.

Connecting Through Life Stories was launched at Oshawa Temple in the fall of 2023. It’s an initiative to encourage members of our congregation to share their personal “God-moments”— those times when His presence and guidance are evident. The coordinator, Gladys Thompson, has a passion for writing, listening to people’s God stories, and helping them share their testimony in various ways.  

CHRISTIAN MEMOIR WORKSHOPS

Many people say, “One day I’ll write my story,” but life gets in the way. This course offers support, community, and motivation to turn that dream into reality.

Yes, it will take time out of your busy schedule, but you’ll see how God has been working behind the scenes, drawing you closer to Him. You’ll connect with others, share laughter and tears, and learn new things about yourself and others. Their stories will bring back your own memories, deepen friendships, and make the experience more meaningful and special. Free downloadable workshop manuals  below.

Life Stories Memoir Writing Workshops

The Facilitator's Guide

The Facilitator’s Guide is made available to Salvation Army churches and other Christian denominations. It will equip you to lead others on a meaningful journey of remembering, reflecting, and recognizing God’s presence in their lives. With lesson plans, practical ideas, and resources, you can feel confident guiding participants as they share the stories that have shaped their faith.

Individuals are granted a non-transferable licence to download one digital copy of this manual at no cost and to print a single physical copy for their personal use, as well as up to ten Participant’s Manuals for class.

Download a FREE Facilitator's Guide 84 Pages, 8.7 MB

The Participant's Manual

The Participant’s Manual provides writing tips, memory joggers, resources, and lessons to help you explore life’s various stages, special moments, and people, events, and things that have shaped who you are today. You’ll learn to share your stories meaningfully through memoirs, articles, letters, or other formats.

Individuals are granted a non-transferable licence to download one digital copy of this manual at no cost and to print a single physical copy for their personal use.

Download a FREE Participant's Manual 153 Pages, 7.5 MB
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When God Weaves His Story into Ours - BOOK

25 Inspiring Stories

When God Weaves His Story into Ours: 25 Inspiring Testimonies is a compilation of twenty-five “God stories” written by members of our congregation. Each short story highlights a specific way in which the authors have seen God work in their own lives. Click here to learn more.

How to buy The Book
Life Stories - PODCAST The Salvation Army Oshawa Church

Podcast (Coming Soon)

Participants can share their story on the Connecting Through Life Stories Podcast, launching in 2026. Through brief interviews and occasional sermon segments highlighting personal testimonies or biblical life stories, we preserve lived experiences, strengthen community, and inspire future generations with stories of resilience, faith, and growth. 

Request further details on Life Stories including PODCAST

While not everyone feels comfortable sharing their story in writing or through an online interview, there are also alternative ways provided for our members to connect and share, through personal discussions, public speaking, videos, and more.

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Code of Conduct for all Mission Partners of The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda

1. Purpose
To provide mission partners with guidelines regarding their expected behaviour while undertaking work on behalf of TSA. The code of conduct states TSA’s commitment to operating in an ethical and legal manner that aligns with TSA’s mission, vision, values and Orders and Regulations. The code of conduct serves as a foundational standard for other conduct-related operating policies.

2. Basic Principles
All mission partners are expected to behave in ways that are aligned with TSA’s mission and values.

2.1. Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

2.2. Vision Statement
We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

2.3. Core Values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

3. Conduct Expectations
The code of conduct provides guidelines for mission partner conduct. The code of conduct cannot cover every possible situation; mission partners are responsible for considering each issue in the context of TSA’s mission and values, recognizing that individual conduct may be understood as a reflection of TSA’s values, image, integrity and public trust. If a mission partner is unsure of a situation and needs guidance about their conduct or has concerns about the conduct of another person, they should speak with their supervisor or HR/officer personnel representative.

Mission partners will:
3.1. Comply with TSA policies and procedures.
3.2. Follow all applicable laws and at no time participate in, or assist others to participate in, any illegal, criminal or unethical activities.
3.3. Conduct themselves at all times with honesty, integrity and transparency.
3.4. Perform their defined duties to the best of their ability.
3.5. Treat others, including other mission partners, funders, clients and the public, with respect, dignity, fairness and courtesy.
3.6. Promote and support a work environment that is inclusive of all people and respects their unique abilities, strengths and differences.
3.7. Identify actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest and disclose them to their supervisor to help minimize or eliminate the impact of such conflicts, which could influence or appear to influence their judgment and actions. Refer to GV 01.003 Conflict of Interest policy for additional direction and requirements.
3.8. Collect, use and disclose confidential information only in accordance with TSA policy and applicable privacy laws. Ensure all records, documents and communications are accurate and that privacy is maintained as required by GV
01.009 Privacy.
3.9. Conduct all business, service and ministry activities in a responsible manner, consistent with TSA’s values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.
3.10. Always strive to create and maintain the highest health, safety, wellness and environmental standards in all facilities and work areas.
3.11. Take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of oneself and others and report accidents (however minor) and near-misses (accidents that almost happened), risky behaviours, and instances where equipment and/or building
deficiencies could compromise the safety of a workplace.
3.12. Use information technology, including internet and email, in a professional and appropriate manner, in accordance with TSA policy (IT 02.001 Computers and Information Technology Acceptable Use).
3.13. Ensure they are fit to work and able to perform assigned duties as required by their job description safely, satisfactorily and in compliance with HR 10.002 Substance Impairment in the Workplace.

TSA expects mission partners will not:
3.14. Act in a discriminatory, harassing or violent way toward others.
3.15. Use their position in order to gain an advantage over or exploit the vulnerability of others.
3.16. Destroy or take for personal use any items belonging to or safeguarded by TSA without prior written approval.
3.17. Solicit (money or goods) from clients, donors, vendors, contractors or any person in a position to benefit from their association with TSA. Mission partners will adhere to the requirements of HR 04.002 Gifts, Speaking Fees, and Testimonials policy.
3.18. Give the appearance that they are speaking on behalf of TSA when not authorized to do so or engage in any activity that would negatively impact TSA’s reputation, brand or public image, including the use of personal social media
accounts.
3.19. Initiate contact with the media or respond to their inquiries, and instead will refer all media inquiries to their supervisor, their public relations representative or TSA’s communications department.
3.20. Use, abuse or misuse paid time, TSA resources or the equipment assigned to them.
3.21. Misuse their authority, abuse power, act irresponsibly, retaliate against someone who reports misconduct or exclude others from workplace events.

4. Officers: Orders and Regulations
In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the code of conduct and Orders and Regulations, the latter shall take precedence.

5. Violation of the Code
If a mission partner believes the law, the code of conduct or TSA’s policies may have been violated or are about to be violated, they should inform their supervisor or report their concern through the Whistleblower hotline (see GV 01.008 Whistleblower policy).

Violation of the code of conduct is a serious matter and could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.