The Beacon January 2026

Jan u ar y 2026

The Beacon Th e Salvat ion Ar m y East er n Ter r it or ial Headqu ar t er s Of f icer Ser vices & Recor ds Depar t m en t

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: 2026 Ret ired Officer

Mar k Your Cal endar s!

GOOD NEWS f or 2026! We are happy to share a first look at the 2026 Calen dar of Ret ir ed Of f icer Even t s. These are the dates we have confirmed so far, and we will continue to add to the calendar as more gatherings and opportunities come together.

We hope it helps you look ahead and stay connected throughout the year.

Did w e m iss som et h in g? If you know of an event that we missed, please share it with us by emailing USEOSRNEWS@Use.Salvat ion Ar m y.or g.

January 9

SWO - Epiphany Concert and Fellowship at Camp SWONEKY 7:00 PM

January 20-22

MAS - Officers?Retreat (Free to RO?s)

January 21-23

SWO - Officer Retreat ? combined w/NEOSA ? contact Major Campbell

January 24

SNE - Word and Worship (Women)

January 27-29

SNE - Officer ?s Retreat

February 28

MAS - Women?s Word & Worship ? 10 ? 4 PM ? DHQ

March 7

NNE - Men?s Fellowship Day

March 17-19

EMP - Officer Retreat

March 21

NNE - Divisional Women?s Gathering

March 30

NJ? SAROL Spiritual Day

April 11

SWO - Men?s Fellowship Day ? Contact Major Bryan DeMichael

April 11

WPA - Greater Pittsburgh Women?s Auxiliary Fabric Fair

April 18

WPA - Divisional Men?s Bowling

May TBD

TERRITORIAL ? Memorial Service at Kensico Cemetery

May 2

WPA - Older Adult Ministry Rally Day (Camp Allegheny)

May 15-17

EMP - New York Staff Band Ministry Weekend

May 16

SWO - Women?s Ministry Day ? Contact Major Campbell

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: 2026 Ret ired Officer May 29-30

NJ- Women's Retreat

May 30

GNY ? Women?s Camp

May 30

MAS - Women?s Camp Rally Day ? Camp Wonderland

May 30

SNE - Women?s Ministries Conference

June June TBA

EMP - RO Picnic

June 11-14

TERRITORIAL General?s Congress - Hershey, PA

June 15-19

MAS - Older Adult Ministries Camp #1

June 19-22

WPA - Officers?Retreat

June 27

SNE - Music Camp Finale

June 30-July 3

SNE ? Older Adult Ministries - Camp #1

July 7-10

SNE - Older Adult Ministries - Camp #2

July 14

EPA - SAVOL annual picnic

July 14-17

SNE - Older Adult Ministries - Camp #3

July 21-24

SNE - Older Adult Ministries - Camp #4

July 25-31

TERRITORIAL ? Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings

July 27-31

MAS - Older Adult Ministries Camp #2

August TBA

TERRITORIAL - Star Lake Music Camp Solo Night & Finale

August 7

TERRITORIAL Arts Ministries Finale (CFOT) - 7:00 PM

August 21-23

MAS - Family Camp ? Camp Wonderland

August 21-23

SWO - Family Camp

August 22

GNY - Family Camp ? Star Lake Camp

August 22

WPA - Divisional Family Camp

August 22

SNE - Family Camp

August 28-29

NJ- Family Camp

August 28-30

MASS - Men?s Conference

September 11

NJ- Men's Camp

September 12

GNY - Men?s Camp

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: 2026 Ret ired Officer September 18-19

SNE - Men?s Conference

September 28

NJSAROL ? Annual Reunion

October 3

WPA - Greater Pittsburgh Women?s Auxiliary Fabric Fair

October 5

EPA - SAVOL Annual Luncheon

October 17

SWO - Men?s Camp

November TBA

MAS - Christmas Get-Togethers with Major Lori Laidlaw (Nov-Dec)

December TBA

MAS -Retired Officers?Christmas Party

December 6

MAS- Sounds of Christmas ? Boston Kroc (Free to RO?s)

December 7

NJ- Retired Officer Christmas Lunch

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GOOD FOOD and READS

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JANUARY 2026 RETIREMENTS

We h on or an d give t h an k s f or t h e t r em en dou s con t r ibu t ion s ou r n ew ly Ret ir ed Of f icer s h ave m ade t o God's Kin gdom t h r ou gh t h eir f ait h f u l year s of ser vice in Th e Salvat ion Ar m y.

Captai n John Dove May 1, 2020

Majors Charles & Rose Balcom III July 1, 2020

Majors Jam es & D. Sue Foley May 1, 2020

Majors Dani el & Valeri e Hazeldi ne July 1, 2020

RING A REP

RINGA REP Tap into your Divisional and Territorial Retired Officers' Representatives for support. Scan the QR-codes with your smart phone to RING-A-REP or let your fingers do the dialing!

EP! R A RI N G

NEED TO ADD PHONE NUMBER AND CHECK APPTS

EMP RO Rep

NEO RO Rep

WPA RO Rep

Major Kathleen Applin

Major Christine Glasco

Major Stanley Newton

EPA RO Rep

NNE RO Rep

USE RO Rep

Major Gayle Luby

Major Crista-Lynn Dalrymple

Major Phil Ferreira

GNY RO Rep

PRV RO Rep

USS RO Services Secy

Captain Paula Aguilera

Vacant

Major Katrina Chase

MAS RO Rep

SNE RO Rep

USC RO Secretary

Major Lori Laidlaw

Major Cathy Himes

Captain Kerry Bartsch

NJ RO Rep

SWO RO Rep

USW RO Svcs Director

Vacant

Major Leanne M. Kelly

Major Nancy Dihle

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A n ot e f r om M ajor Ver n a Another year has come and gone, and here we are, ready to welcome 2026. It hardly seems possible how quickly time moves, yet God continues to meet us right where we are, just as He always has.

The Bible reminds us that the Lord?s mercies are new every morning and that His faithfulness never runs out. When we look back, we can see His hand in every season, through the joys and the hard places alike. When we look ahead, we do so with comfort, knowing the same faithful God walks with us into whatever comes next.

This new year brings fresh grace, steady hope, and the quiet assurance that we are held in God?s loving care. As we step forward, may we do so with thankful hearts, peaceful spirits, and confidence that God will be with us every step of the way.

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