Armed Forces and Federal Ministries
The Rev. Frank Munoz, retired Navy Chaplain as Diocesan Military Missioner
Becoming a Church for Military Members and Families By: The Rev. Janine Schenone Bishop Susan Brown Snook recently appointed The Rev. Frank Munoz, retired Navy chaplain and Priest-in-Charge at Grace Episcopal Church in Menifee, as our first military missioner—and the first known diocesan military missioner in The Episcopal Church. On Saturday, September 19, the Rev. […]
Congratulations to The Rev. Jamie Osborne sworn into the Air Force!
Congratulations to The Rev. Jamie Osborne (in Alabama), sworn into the USAF, Thursday, October 8th, 2020, by Chaplain Jackie Pippin, USAF via live video feed technology.
Chaplain Captain Aaron Oliver activated by the New Jersey Army National Guard to support the COVID-19 relief missions in the state
Fr. Aaron Oliver, a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church in Morristown, NJ, is also a Chaplain (CPT) in the New Jersey Army National Guard. For the past month, he has been activated as part of the COVID-19 relief mission. Soldiers and Airmen of the NJ National Guard have been mobilized to serve in Veterans […]
Chaplain Captain Donna S. Mote promoted to Captain in the Georgia State Defense Force
Bravo Zulu! Chaplain Captain Donna S. Mote, and a job-well-done!
Letter from Bishop Wright – June 4, 2020
Statement from Bishop Wright Dear Episcopal Chaplains: I write to you all today in a time of terrible national strife and anger. My purpose is to supplement the message clearly expressed by our Presiding Bishop in the aftermath of terrible unrest in Washington, DC and across our country for several nights. I trust all of […]
Northborough Pastor serves community and National Guard
By: Liz Nolan Northborough – Episcopal Church of the Nativity Pastor Chad McCabe is not only committed to his church community in Northborough, but continues his ministry as a chaplain in the Massachusetts Army National Guard 101st Artillery based in Brockton. He has been called to duty amid the COVID-19 crisis and currently is serving at the […]
Episcopal Navy chaplain manages logistics in New York City field hospital
By: Egan Millard At 58, Captain David Thames, a senior chaplain in the U.S. Navy, has seen and done more than most people do in their entire lives. He spent six years as an armored cavalry officer in the Army before being ordained to the priesthood and serving a parish in Texas for nine years. After […]
Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Paul Rodgers prays with a student at NSW Center in Coronado, CA
Chaplain Performs Individualized Easter Services CORONADO, Calif. (Apr. 12, 2020) Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Center Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Paul Rodgers prays with a student during an individualized Easter service at NSW Center in Coronado, Calif., April 12. Rodgers performed 32 of these services so students could focus on their faith and spiritual health while following […]
Everything Must Change: 2020 New Year Greeting
By: The Right Rev. Carl Walter Wright Greetings in this New Year of Our Lord 2020. Please forgive me if you have seen a similar message before; but these thoughts came to me this time last year and, as near as we can tell, were never shared with you. I hope they will inspire you. A […]
Meet Zac the Ministry Dog provides gateway to counseling for ministering couple
By: Becca Owsley – The News-Enterprise – Originally published Aug 23, 2019. He might have four legs and a furry coat, but Zac the Ministry Dog is an integral part of his owners’ work. Zac belongs to Andrea Baker and her husband, Brian. The couple moved here from Los Angeles earlier this month. Brian has been an […]
