On Sunday, Feb. 2, Presbyterians are called to remember the ministry of Presbyterian chaplains and to celebrate the important roles they have played throughout history. And there have been many!
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If you are unfamiliar with what chaplains do, as Ministers of the Word and Sacrament, they serve with compassion and dedication and provide vital pastoral care, spiritual support and moral guidance to those in need. Today, the PC(USA) has 150 teaching elders serving as chaplains in various federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Veterans Affairs and the military.
In this installment of “unique and unexpected chapels,” the Presbyterian News Service shares about military chaplaincy: specifically, the American Air Force chaplaincy, which celebrated its 75th year in service in May 2024.
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