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What is Ordination and Commissioning?

The Salvation Army Ordination and Commissioning weekend is part of the high holy days and is an annual event where new officers, soldiers, and others gather to worship, celebrate and pray together. During this weekend, the cadets who have completed two years of training are ordained and commissioned to serve in various communities throughout The Salvation Army. The event is a celebration of the new officers’ commitment to serving others and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. It involves worship services, prayer, and devotion by Salvation Army leaders and special guests. The Commissioning is an essential moment in the life of The Salvation Army and serves as a reminder of its mission to “meet human needs in Christ’s name without discrimination.”

Schedule

Thursday

  • 5:00pm | Silver Star Dinner – Hotel Hershey

    7:00pm | CFOT Commencement – Great American Hall

Friday

  • 10:00am-12:00pm | Officers Councils  – Chocolate Ballroom

    10:00am-5:00pm | SA Historical Experience “Moments in Time” – Cocoa Ballroom

    10:00am-5:00pm | Spiritual Life Development Experiences – TBD

    12:00pm-1:00pm | Officers Councils Lunch – Tent

    1:30pm-3:30pm | Officers Councils – Chocolate Ballroom

    5:00pm | Long Services Order & Retirement Recognition Dinner – Hotel Hershey

    7:30pm | United Session 1: Surrender – Great American Hall

    9:30pm | Local Officers Gathering – Tent

Saturday

  • 8:30am-12:00pm | Territorial Star Search – TBD

    9:00am | Adult Rehabilitation Center Breakfast – TBD

    9:00am-2:00pm | SA Historical Experience “Moments in Time” – Cocoa Ballroom

    9:00am-2:00pm | Spiritual Life Development Experiences – TBD

    2:00pm-3:30pm | Men’s Rally – Chocolate Ballroom

    2:00pm-3:30pm | Women’s Rally – Great American Hall

    2:00pm-3:30pm | Youth Rally – Tent

    7:30pm | United Session II: Acceptance – Great American Hall

    10:00pm | Young Adult Gathering – Chocolate Ballroom

Sunday

  • 9:30am | United Session III: Commitment – Ordination & Commissioning – Great American Hall

    1:00pm | Session Reunions – Hotel Hershey