USC Corps and Community Mission

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

We are pleased to share our 2026 Hispanic Heritage Resources with you. We'd love to hear how you use them and share them as you press toward fulfilling God's mission in your life.

https://interculturalministriescentral.org/hispanic-heritage-month-2026-resources/

09/01/2026

As the new program year starts, find resources to help strengthen the spiritual life in your corps.

Visit the Territorial Priorities Resource Hub at SACentralEquip.org and click the red button to access spiritual life resources designed to support your ministry.

08/28/2026

08/25/2026

Join us for the Public Welcome of the Rescued Session of Cadets! Celebrate with us as we welcome these future Salvation Army officers on Friday, September 11 at 7 PM at Norridge Citadel Corps. If you can't attend, you can watch live at salvationarmymedia.org/live

08/19/2026

Salvationists nationwide, including 28 Centralites, have gathered in Texas for a transformative week of fellowship, worship and learning at the National Seminar on Evangelism (NSE) and the National Seminar on Holiness (NSH).

Lt. Mario Bledsoe said, “Participating in the National Seminar on Evangelism has profoundly shown me the significance of relationships and getting to know others. Jesus connected with people, often over shared meals and stories. You don’t have to know everything to share what Jesus is doing, but we can share how Jesus affected us.”

Watch for an article in an upcoming issue of Central Connection.

08/14/2026

We announced last week that there will be a Global Mission Team to Jamaica!

This team will be construction focused as we work to help our Partner in Mission in Jamaica rebuild after Hurricane Melissa. For this reason, we are in need of skilled laborers in addition to those willing to learn new skills!

If you have skills in carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, or electricity, we would love for you to apply to this team!

Apply by August 31 at centralmissions.org/gmt

08/13/2026

Registration is open for the "IGNITE the Spirit of Leadership Weekend"!! Don't miss out on the early bird registration fee - register TODAY!!

The "IGNITE the Spirit of Leadership Weekend" is an event that provides you with the opportunity to discover more about yourself, your passions, and your potential. You will also learn how God's plan and purposes are being worked out in your life. If you feel called to full-time ministry or want to commit to a higher level of leadership, this weekend is perfect for you to explore service in the Salvation Army.

08/13/2026

‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.’
📖 Jeremiah 1:5

What is your calling? Many Christians appreciate the element of purpose in God calling us to be followers of Jesus. We are not called to amble along aimlessly through life; God places a calling upon us that is unique and which creates a sense of purpose.

Two friends of mine are teachers and both feel strongly that their chosen profession is more than a career – it’s a vocation! God called them into this environment for a reason. Two other friends left the UK to live in Spain in a large house, specifically so they could offer respite and renewal to Christians who, in whatever context, are living on the edge. People visit for a few days, and they minister grace and love to them.

These are examples of the fact that each of us has a unique calling. When you work within your calling, it’s very different from doing a job. Even on the bad days, something drives you forward to give your best, even when others may have long stopped. If you don’t know what your calling is, please be encouraged to take time to find it. As James 1:5 says: ‘If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask him, and he will gladly tell you, for he is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask him; he will not resent it’ (TLB).

Over the next few days, we consider the life and ministry of Jeremiah. This short synopsis is provided by Ian Coffey in his book Postcards from the Edge: ‘Jeremiah’s life, in one sentence, was that he was called at a difficult time to deliver an uncomfortable message and live in dangerous circumstances.’

👉 'Jeremiah – a miserable prophet' is today’s reflection from Words of Life – Life on the Edge. As we begin exploring the life of Jeremiah, discover what it means to live faithfully in God's calling... even when the path is difficult.

📖 Continue this journey through Words of Life on the YouVersion Bible App:
🌐https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/70703

08/10/2026

This event is quickly approaching! Please make your reservation by August 20th!