Royal Army Chaplains’ Department
@ArmyChaplaincy
Army chaplains care for the Army’s people, offering pastoral care, spiritual support and moral guidance to the whole force and their families.
Life as an Army Chaplain is a calling like no other. Could you be an Army Chaplain or Non-Religious Pastoral Officer? Check out our website for more information and how to join. #CaringForTheArmysPeople #CalledtoServe #DoingMinistryDifferently 👉bit.ly/ArmyChaplaincy
I’m delighted that there was such overwhelming support for Armed Forces chaplains at Synod. They do difficult and important work on all of our behalf, and Synod is helping make that easier with the decision it took today 👏
The Church of England's General Synod met again today in York. Here's your Synod Spotlight for day two. 🎦 We'll be sharing daily spotlights of the key events and discussions taking place until Tuesday 15 July. #synod #synodspotlight
Beginning today, #ArmedForcesWeek reconnects the nation with those who serve. 🇬🇧 It showcases the best of military life - from the unrivalled opportunities of a military career, to the extraordinary individuals keeping us safe. 🔥 👉 Find out more: armedforcesday.org.uk
Congratulations to three Army Chaplains who have just completed the Commissioning Course Short @RMASandhurst . They are starting their regular and reservist journeys with 1 Regt RLC, 202 MMR and 7 Rifles. #CaringForTheArmysPeople #DoingMinistryDifferently @BritishArmy
Revd Andrew Thompson, Chaplain to 2 Scots, was honoured to conduct a burial and rededications for five soldiers who lost their lives during WW1. Read more about the services, which took place in @CWCG cemeteries in France and Belgium. 👇 cwgc.org/our-work/news/
Her Majesty The Queen, Patron of the Royal Army Chaplains’ Department, celebrates her birthday today. We extend our warmest wishes to Her Majesty and wish her many happy returns. #Birthday @RoyalFamily @ArmyChaplainMus
Vatican City♝🆚Combined Services Chaplaincy🏏 Did you know the smallest country in the world has a friendly rivalry with the Combined Services Chaplaincy team?🤨 Read more🔗⬇️@bfbssport forcesnews.com/sport/cricket/…
#FaithintheForces has recently been resonant for some Officer Cadets and staff at @RMASandhurst. Padres Robbins and Robinson baptised five personnel in the lower lake, whilst 14 confirmations took place in the Chapel with The Right Revd Hugh Nelson, Bishop to the Forces.🙏
Congratulations to Padre Alan Jeans, lead chaplain of the Army Cadet Force, who has recently been promoted to Chaplain to the Forces 2nd Class. 👀armycadets.com/news/promotion… ℹ Find out more about chaplaincy in the Army Cadets armycadets.com/who-we-are/cha… #DoingMinistryDifferently
Read all about last month's service of remembrance for the battles of Kohima & Imphal & the 80th anniversary of VJ Day which took place @York_Minster with thanks to @DeanOfYork @2SignalRegiment @ArmyChaplaincy & our gratitude to all our speakers & guests. kohimaeducationaltrust.org/resource-mater…
National Lead Chaplain promoted by Assistant Chaplain General @ArmyChaplaincy armycadets.com/news/promotion…
In this latest episode, the Padres Podcast continues its mini series of Leaders of Faith for VE Day 80. 👉Take a listen on @Spotify to the current and previous episodes. #DoingMinistryDifferently @churchofengland
Latest episode of the Padre's Podcast is out! Take a listen and feel free to share it... Enjoy! Padre Matt 👍 🙏 #FaithInTheForces open.spotify.com/episode/5f2tgf…
To commemorate the Battle of Kohima, a service was held in Dean's Park, York. The Chaplain General and Assistant Chaplain General, 1 (UK) Division, were honoured to take part in the service organised by the Kohima Educational Trust. #Kohima @KohimaEdTrust 📸Nikki Bowling
Today concludes a week-long celebration of our Armed Forces. It is an opportunity to show our appreciation and say thank you to the brave men and women who put their country before themselves to protect our way of life. #ArmedForcesDay #SaluteOurForces @DefenceHQ
Privileged to represent the @ArmyChaplaincy and @ArmySquash in competing for the UK Armed Forces Team against @MCCOfficial hosted @HomeOfCricket 👌 Continuing thanks to @karakaluk for their support! @scots_guards
Today we celebrate #ReservesDay recognising the men and women of our Reserve Forces. At 1630 today Padre Kinsella is on @BFBSRadioHQ drivetime show speaking about his parish ministry and serving as an Army Reserve Chaplain. 👉Listen on bfbs.com #ArmedForcesWeek
We are approaching a truly historic milestone, the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps. Since the Revolutionary War, the Chaplain Corps has stood alongside those who serve, offering comfort, courage, and moral strength through every challenge. #ArmyChaplainCorps250
Burial and rededication services for three soldiers lost in World War One have taken place in France and Belgium recently. Padre John Storey, Chaplain to 5 Rifles, was honoured to lead the three services. #FaithInTheForces @CO_5RIFLES @VeteransUK_MOD @CWGC
Today is #WorldHumanistDay Humanist Chaplains provide non-religious pastoral care in various settings such as the Armed Forces, NHS and Prisons. Find out more about non-religious pastoral support and accreditation here nrpsn.org.uk @Humanists_UK
A memory etched in stone✨ This tile from the Guards Chapel tells a story of destruction, survival, and remembrance on the anniversary of the V-1 Flying bombing of the Royal Military Chapel at Wellington Barracks in 1944. History in the hands👀👐
On 15 August, we’re hosting a Service of Remembrance to commemorate VJ Day 80 at the @Nat_Mem_Arb. Veterans who contributed to the campaigns in the Far East and the Pacific, or their families on their behalf, can register to join the commemorations here: spklr.io/VJDay80-X