Together 2025: A message from the territorial leaders

Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main encourage us to consider how we are leaving a legacy of faith, hope and love.

It is with immense joy and heartfelt gratitude that we welcome Salvationists from across the UK and Ireland to Birmingham this weekend for Together 2025. This extraordinary gathering unites us as we celebrate 160 years of The Salvation Army – of faithful ministry, mission and service in the name of Jesus Christ.

Our theme, Mission 160: From Generation to Generation, calls us to reflect on the vital role each of us plays in sharing the good news of Jesus with the next generation. Together, we are building a stronger, more fruitful Salvation Army – one that carries forward our mission with passion, purpose and unwavering faith. May this time together encourage us to examine how we are leaving a legacy of faith, hope and love that will inspire and empower those who follow in our footsteps.

During this event, we will join in prayer and celebration as the cadets of the Champions of the Mission session are ordained and commissioned as lieutenants. Their commitment to serve as Salvation Army officers is a testament to the transformative power of God’s call. As they embark on their first appointments, we pray that God’s Holy Spirit will rest upon them, equipping them with strength, wisdom and unwavering faith for the journey ahead.

Let us also pray that God’s Spirit will move powerfully among us during this gathering. May this time of fellowship deepen our faith, strengthen our resolve, and inspire us to discover new and innovative ways to make faith accessible to the next generation. We trust that God will use our time together to renew our spiritual vitality and empower us for the days to come.

We are grateful to the planning team and to all who have worked diligently behind the scenes to make this event a reality. Their dedication and vision have set the stage for what we believe will be a transformative and unforgettable experience. Thank you for your faithful service.

There are lots of ways in which you can join in Together 2025 where you are. In addition to the 12 July issue of Salvationist magazine, you can live-stream all the main sessions on Saturday and Sunday online at youtube.com/salvationarmyvideo. There are also live updates here and on the @SalvationistUKI Facebook page, plus a Bible message from newly commissioned Lieutenant Amy Bayliss-Fox on Salvationist Radio’s Sunday Worship at 11am and 6pm.

Wherever you are, as we join together in worship, prayer and celebration, may our bonds of fellowship grow stronger and may our hearts be filled with hope for the future of The Salvation Army. Together, let us honour the past, embrace the present, and commit ourselves anew to the mission of bringing Christ’s love to the world.