When & Where

June 2nd-4th at The Salvation Army’s Atlanta Temple Corps
(2090 N. Druid Hills Rd. N.E., Brookhaven, GA, 30329)

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Friday: 8:45am – 10:00am, 11:30am – 12:30pm, 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 8:45am

Friday, June 2

8:30am – 4:30pmTrade Store Open @ THQ
10:00am – 12:00pmCommencement Service @ Atlanta Temple
12:00pm – 1:30pmSilver Star Luncheon (By Invitation only)
7:00pm – 9:00pm“All In” Main Session

Saturday, June 3

9:00am – 10:30am“Everyone” Main Session
10:30am – 11:15amBreak
11:15am – 12:30pm“Everywhere” Main Session
12:45pm – 3:00pm Long Service Recognition Luncheon (By Invitation only)
4:00pm – 7:00pmTrade Store Open @ THQ
5:00pm – 9:00pmBLOCK PARTY!!!

Sunday, June 4

9:30am – 12:00pmOrdination and Commissioning Service – Reflectors of Holiness Session

THINGS TO KNOW!

FAQ!

REGISTRATION INFO

Do I have to register in order to attend Commissioning?

Yes! Registration is FREE! When you arrive at the event, you will need to check in.

Will childcare be provided?

Yes! BUT you HAVE to PRE register! There will be NO onsite registration under any circumstance – so register today! Spots are limited!

-CHILDCARE (ages 6mths-5yrs) Age as of June 1, 2023 Pre-Registration required

-YOUTH CONFERENCE – (ages 6-12 Age as of June 1, 2023 ) Pre-Registration required

I have family members and/or friends who are non-Salvationists* and would like to attend Commissioning. Can they register, and if so, how?

Yes, everyone is welcome to attend Commissioning! They can register themselves through the website, or you can add their names to your own registration.

*Non-Salvationists – those who are not currently affiliated with a corps.

What is the deadline to register?

There is no deadline to register as a General Attendee for Commissioning. General attendees can even register onsite – ALL attendees will need to check in during scheduled check in times.

There IS a deadline of May 26th for childcare and/or youth conference. PRE registration only, NO onsite registration available for Childcare and/or Youth Conference.

Do I have to register in order to attend Commissioning?

Yes! Registration is FREE! When you arrive at the event, you will need to check in.

If I have any questions or changes to my registration what do I do?

Please contact SharedEventRegistrationHelp@uss.salvationarmy.org

EVENT INFO

Will there be translation services?

Yes, we will be offering translation in Spanish and Korean

What should I bring?

Hmmm… let’s see! First up should be your Bible, your uniform if you wear one; if you have a portable phone charger, pack one for those long days – and maybe a light jacket if the meeting room is chilly. And maybe a portable fan because it’s Hot-lanta, after all.

What other costs can I expect for the weekend?

Let’s break it down!

    • Cost of travel
    • Hotel – 2 to 3 nights
    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday
    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday
    • Breakfast and lunch on Sunday
    • Cash for special offering & World Services Offering
    • Shopping Trade South

Will Trade South be at Commissioning?

Trade South will be open at Territorial Headquarters (1424 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA, 30329) on the following days/times:

Tuesday – Thursday (May 30 – June 1): 9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday (June 2): 8:30am-4:30pm

Saturday (June 3): 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Shop now at mytradesouth.com

DRESS CODE

  • Friday AM Commencement
    • Officers/EBC = Full Uniform with tunics
  • Friday PM – Saturday AM
    • Officers = whites with skirts or pants 
    • EBC = Full uniform with tunics
  • Saturday Longservice Luncheon
    • Officers/EBC = Full uniform with tunics
  • Saturday PM Block Party
    • THQ Officers = whites with skirts or pants – no caps required
    • All other attendees =  Branded ware of choice
  • Sunday AM
    • EBC & Cabinet = Full Uniform with tunics & Skirts
    • Officers = Full Uniform with tunics 
Have a Question? Email us!

Hotel Information

  • Marriott Courtyard, Executive Park *ROOM BLOCK FULL
  • Marriott Century Center *ROOM BLOCK FULL

YOUTH CONFERENCE

Want to know what will be going on in Childcare and Youth conference? Here are some details:

-CHILDCARE (ages 6mths-5yrs) Age as of June 1, 2023 Pre-Registration required

-Build It Zone: Young builders can construct to their hearts contend in the area using connectors, Lincoln Logs, Lego’s, building blocks and Duplo’s. From skyscrapers to farms and everything in between, this is an area where we are sure to see future architects and contractors come alive!

-Make It Zone: there are no limits to creativity in the Make It Zone. You artists can show off their talents and let their imagination soar using foam shapes, pom-poms, glitter, glue, paint, sticks, beads, tissue, and pipe cleaners. There is sure to be plenty in this area to stimulate a young Picasso!

-Book It Zone: We all need a break at times, so escape all of the activity and read a book, make a puzzle, watch a movie or take a nap. Boogie It Zone: let the true star in you shine by singing and dancing along to the karaoke machine. Or dress up in the fun costumes and pretend to be a fireman, policeman, or nurse and then escape to imaginary land as Snow White or Bob the Builder.

-Get It Going Zone: In this area, we’ll get our hearts pumping by jumping rope, stretching, playing with a parachute, getting lost in a maze of tunnels, playing in the ball pit and making pop-up tent.

-Play It Zone: From Play Station to the Wii to board games, hot wheels, Barbie and hands on electronics this is a gamer’s paradise. Explore new games, learn new trick and strategies and challenge others.

 

-YOUTH CONFERENCE – (ages 6-12 Age as of June 1, 2023 ) Pre-Registration required

-Conference will be built around Orange Curriculum “Ready Set Move”

-Friday evening will be an exciting introduction to the theme – with a spectacular surprise performer!

-Saturday morning will be action packed with activities focused on the building blocks of our faith.

-Sunday morning will be our worship service, and created to be a “Junior Commissioning”!!

Childcare and Youth Conference are filling up fast, and the deadline to register your child is May 26th! There will be NO onsite registration for childcare and/or youth conference.

Register today at – https://www.southernspiritonline.org/commissioning-2023/ (Hotel blocks are now filled)