Ordination & Commissioning
The Salvation Army — USA Central Territory
Learn MoreCommissioning Weekend 2026 will celebrate God’s faithfulness as we continue to “Belong” and pray for “Revival” within The Salvation Army in the USA Central Territory.
Events begin on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. with a Commencement Ceremony at Wheaton College in Edman Chapel to celebrate Cadets and Officers who have completed educational milestones this year.
Throughout Saturday afternoon, there will be opportunities to participate in S.A. Gaming tournaments, support the Territorial Rising Stars Festival, visit Trade Central and enjoy some prayer opportunities. Saturday evening’s meeting will begin with the Parade of Flags, and we will hear from officers and soldiers about “Revival.”
On Sunday we will witness the sacred Ordination of the Keepers of the Covenant Session as the Cadets are ordained as ministers and commissioned to do the work of The Salvation Army with their new rank of Lieutenant.
“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?”
— Psalm 85:6
The sacred climax of the weekend — candidates of the Keepers of the Covenant session are ordained and commissioned as Salvation Army officers, pledging a life of service and are then sent out to their first appointment, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey of servant leadership across the Central Territory and beyond.
Spirit-led worship gatherings on Saturday evening and Sunday morning, featuring powerful preaching, testimonies, and music that stirs the soul and renews your calling.
The Chicago Staff Band, Central Territorial Staff Songsters, and the Territorial Worship Collective will fill Edman Chapel with stirring worship music throughout the Commissioning weekend.
A festival designed to celebrate, encourage and award youth and young adult musicians and creative artists who have shared their talents in the Rising Stars competition.
For an electronic copy of the schedule, the commissioning program, and more, download the Yapp app:
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