Click here for ideas for highlighting Defence Sunday in your Sunday Church Service.

 “Defence Sunday” is held annually on the Sunday nearest to Remembrance Day (11 November). We use the day to:

* draw attention to the spiritual needs and wellbeing of those who serve in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as sailors, soldiers or airmen;

* foster prayerful support within the Churches for those who serve the nation through ADF service (see suggested prayer below)

* encourage clergy to consider service as full or part-time Australian Defence Force chaplains; and,

* build bridges of cooperation between the Anglican ministry to the Australian Defence Force and diocese and parishes across the country.

Anglican Australian Defence Force Chaplains and General Synod Defence Force Board Members are available to participate in parish worship as deputationists. To arrange an Australian Defence Force deputation, please contact either our Bishop or one of our Service Archdeacons. Click here for our leadership page.

You can also download a powerpoint presentation on defence chaplaincy. This powerpoint was part of the General Synod 2010 presenation.

Further below are some Liturgical Words that can be inserted into Sunday Services (This is a word file)

Download the Powerpoint

Bishop Len Eacott	Eric Burton Archdeacon – Navy	Geoff Webb Archdeacon – Army	Kevin Russell Archdeacon – Air Force

A Prayer for Australian Defence Force Chaplains.