US EditionUS military chaplaincy marks 250 years of providing spiritual support to service members
- The U.S. military chaplaincy celebrates its 250th anniversary, dating back to a request by George Washington for chaplains in 1775.
- Activities include a golf tournament at Fort Jackson and a ball in South Carolina, honoring chaplains' contributions.
- Currently, 1,500 Army chaplains and 898 Navy chaplains are on active duty, representing various faiths.
- Karen Diefendorf emphasized chaplains' role in ensuring the free exercise rights of military personnel amidst First Amendment challenges.
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US military chaplaincy marks 250 years of providing spiritual support to service members
(RNS) — In 1775, a year before there was a United States and six weeks after the Continental Army was formed, George Washington made a declaration that has shaped the military ever since.
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Word&WayUS Military Chaplaincy Marks 250 Years of Providing Spiritual Support to Service Members
Chaplains serve in hospitals, hospices and manufacturing plants, and while chaplaincy researchers see commonalities among them, there are also key differences in the military.
JBER Army Chaplain Corps marks 250 Years of US Army spiritual support
The US Army recently marked its 250th birthday — a quarter-millennium of defending the nation since it was formed by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775. Today, on July 29 marks the 250th anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps, established July 29, 1775. At Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, a gathering of chaplains and spiritual […] The post JBER Army Chaplain Corps marks 250 Years of US Army spiritual support appeared first on Must Read Al…
US Military Chaplaincy Marks 250 Years of Providing Spiritual Support To Service Members
Chaplains serve in hospitals, hospices and manufacturing plants, and while chaplaincy researchers see commonalities among them, there are also key differences in the military. Read MoreThe post US Military Chaplaincy Marks 250 Years of Providing Spiritual Support To Service Members appeared first on Christian News Now.
250 Years of spiritual support: The legacy of the Chaplain Corps • Biblical Recorder
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, another significant U.S. institution hits that milestone this week. The Army Chaplains Corps formed on July 29, 1775, at the behest of the Second Continental Congress and the request of General George Washington. The Navy Chaplains Corps would follow in November [...]Read More...
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