Today I went around Tapa camp with Father Bob, the Battlegroup chaplain, chatting to 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦 personnel. Father Bob was a great host - greeted warmly everywhere we went. And for me a chance to chat to troops in a much less formal way than usual. Thank you Father Bob! 🇬🇧🇪🇪

I can also confirm the rumour about Chaplains always having a few sweets in their backpack.... 🇬🇧🇪🇪

Today in the Faith in the Forces series with Royal Army Chaplains’ Museum : Faith In The Forces we explored the theme of courage and compassion. Our special guest - Mandeep Kaur- the first Sikh chaplain to the British Armed Forces. BBC Oxfordshire BBC Berkshire BBC Radio Solent Listen again BBC Sounds

Padre Kisa, chaplain to 5 Rifles, spent time with the British Ambassador to Estonia last week. During the relaxed visit Ross Allen met soldiers in and out of camp and learned more about the role of Army Chaplains. #CaringForTheArmysPeople CO 5 RIFLES NATO Battlegroup Estonia

A British Army Chaplain leading a Field Service of Remembrance during an Exercise in Oman last November. This great photo is just one of many from the 'Best of Defence Imagery' collection. 📸 #WorldPhotographyDay2024 #DoingMinistryDifferently

Thread: John Weir Foote - A Victoria Cross at #Dieppe - 19 Aug 42 The only Royal Army Chaplain to be awarded a Victoria Cross in World War 2. (1/9) Royal Army Chaplains’ Department

Great to see Padres Gamble and Abel involved in the march past during the final parade and posing for a photo with the Merseyside ACF CEO too! #DoingMinistryDifferently

Formed in 1796 the Royal Army Chaplains Department provides religious and pastoral support to any soldier who needs it, regardless of belief or background. Its chaplains serve Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, Hindu, Muslim and all other soldiers ❤️ Royal Army Chaplains’ Department

Padre Kisa and the NATO Battlegroup Estonia Fijian Choir took part in Estonia’s Independence Restoration Day Celebrations this week in Häädemeeste. After singing at the Tahkuranna Orthodox Church they processed to the Manor House then to the Konstantin Päts Memorial. CO 5 RIFLES

Today show your support alongside the Ministry of Defence and others and #MakeNoiseForUkraine on Ukrainian Independence Day. As part of the UK Armed Forces Support to Ukraine, Army Chaplaincy continue to train Armed Forces of Ukraine chaplains.🙏 #SlavaUkraine Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧

This Sunday the Royal Army Chaplains’ Museum : Faith In The Forces features on the BBC Oxfordshire, BBC Berkshire and BBC Radio Solent breakfast show. 🎧Tune in between 6am and 9am for the sixth Faith in the Forces episode looking at Remembrance and Thanksgiving. Listen again on BBC Sounds

Same spot, 34 years apart! A few pounds heavier, but at least the ginger beard and ponytail are gone!

Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna. Celebrations include the reading of religious text and dancing. Happy #Janmashtami to Defence Hindu Network - UK personnel and the wider Hindu community celebrating this festival. Defence Hindu Chaplain - UK

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The Royal Army Chaplains’ Museum : Faith In The Forces features again this Sunday on BBC Oxfordshire between 6 – 9am. This week hear about Talbot House, Poperinge, where chaplain Philip “Tubby” Clayton opened a soldier’s club, plus interviews with Padres Gower and Price. Listen again on BBC Sounds Tubby's Talbot House

Join us at 18:30 on Tuesday 15th October at The Guards’ Chapel for a Lecture by Dr Rob Thompson on Army Chaplaincy at the Liberation of Bergen-Belsen. Book your FREE ticket now on Eventbrite 👉bit.ly/3Z0E4tR The Royal Military Chapel (The Guards' Chapel) Royal Army Chaplains’ Museum : Faith In The Forces

Last week CO 5 RIFLES padre took members of NATO Battlegroup Estonia to 🇱🇹/🇱🇻 on a pilgrimage to the Hill of crosses. He held a service and placed a cross. They also visited the Monastery, Sundial square, the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Freedom Monument and Riga Cathedral Royal Army Chaplains’ Department

I'm looking forward to delivering the Royal Army Chaplains' Museum Annual Lecture on 15 October at The Royal Military Chapel (The Guards' Chapel) in London. I'll be discussing the unique contribution of army chaplains in the liberation of Bergen-Belsen. Free tickets can be booked - bit.ly/3Z0E4tR

As his time in Estonia was coming to an end Padre Kisa, Chaplain to 5 Rifles, held a Baptism Service for seven troops. 🙏 The baptisms took place at a local river in Tapa and was a great way to complete the deployment. CO 5 RIFLES NATO Battlegroup Estonia