War Cry Theme List — 2012
Some of the themes and topics to be addressed in the 26 editions of the "War Cry"include, but are not limited to, the following. Submissions relating to a theme should be sent via email to war_cry@usn.salvationarmy.org, at least two months before the specified issue date. Submissions should be at most 1,200 words in length, and providing photos/images/illustrations with submissions is encouraged. Submissions pertaining to Christmas and Easter should be received six months before the dates for these special issues. General articles not related to a given theme are also welcome.
| Issue Date | Theme |
| 03/03 |
Music |
| 03/17 |
Sports (Baseball) |
| 03/31 |
Easter Issue
|
| 04/14 |
Earth Day—Environment |
| 04/28 |
Special Needs Family Issue |
| 05/12 |
Mother’s Day |
| 05/26 |
Advisory Board, Memorial Day |
| 06/09 |
Father’s Day, Casual Time—Vacations, summer camps |
| 06/23 |
Heritage Issue, Independence Day |
| 07/07 |
The Bible |
| 07/21 |
Commissioning/Candidates |
| 08/04 |
Corrections |
| 08/18 |
William Booth’s Promotion to Glory Anniversary (Historical) |
| 09/01 |
Aging |
| 09/15 |
Prayer |
| 09/29 |
Spiritual Warfare |
| 10/13 |
Community Care |
| 10/27 |
Women’s Ministries |
| 11/10 |
Thanksgiving (11/22), Veterans Day |
| 11/24 |
Kettle Issue |
| 12/08 |
Heroes of the Faith |
| 12/22 |
Christmas |