Chaplaincy & Community Care

19+ hour, 40+ min ago   (50+ words) “WISDOM FROM THE BIBLE ACCORDING TO SGT. FIGUEROA” is published by Jerry Glazer. WISDOM FROM THE BIBLE ACCORDING TO SGT. FIGUEROA Written by Jerry Glazer Jerry Glazer is an author of short stories, essays and novels. The 1st chapter of his…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (247+ words) The U.S. Department of Defense has officially removed 180 denominations from its list of recognized religions. According to an order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the number of denominations that military personnel can indicate in their documents has been reduced from more…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (158+ words) The All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO) has sent an appeal to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposing that October 12 be officially designated as Military Chaplain Day in Ukraine. The initiative to establish the professional observance came from the…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (372+ words) MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Rear Adm. Robert Christian, chaplain of the Marine Corps, Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the Navy and Deputy Director of Religious Ministries, visits Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on Oct. 7, 2026. Christian assumed the duties as…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (192+ words) Spiritual wellbeing, discipline and personal resilience are essential pillars of military effectiveness, contributing to the development of morally grounded, responsible and cohesive personnel. Beyond operational readiness, a professional military requires robust welfare structures that promote ethical conduct, mental wellbeing, mutual…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1408+ words) Karina Cooksey never imagined serving in the military. Even when she felt prompted to explore the U.S. Air Force Reserve, she tried to put the thought aside. Now a second lieutenant and chaplain candidate, the wife and mother of five is…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (485+ words) JEFFERSON CITY (MODR) – This year marked the twelfth year of the Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) internship program. Its twelve participants had the rare opportunity to not only be Jesus’ witnesses in Missouri, but also in Louisiana and to people…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (339+ words) Volume 71, Issue 20, October 05, 2026 Oct 5, 2026 | From the Chaplain's Desk, Latest News, News Welcome to the October instalment of From the Chaplain’s Desk, a series that showcases reflections from chaplains serving at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt. Each piece offers personal perspectives…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (304+ words) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new Office of Religious Affairs on September 30 during his State of the Force address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The event was attended by about 600 military officers and service members…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (933+ words) Home » Home » STRENGTH FOR TODAY – A Message of Encouragement and Strength for Everyday Life from U.S. Navy Chaplain Lt. Zack Parker By Lt. Zack Parker, Chaplain, U.S. Navy // October 4, 2026 BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Freedom of a Fresh Start…...