Defence Anglicans
Chaplains: Supporting the Australian Defence Force family… anywhere, anytime.
Defence Sunday November 10 2024
Defence Sunday is where we encourages churches to remember the contribution of the Australian Defence Force and its members and in particular the Chaplains who serve.
Chaplains play a vital role in supporting Defence members and their families in many ways.
Learn how your church can participate in Defence Sunday November 10, 2024.
We have two video messages from Bishop Grant Dibden and Archbishop Jeremy Greaves.
Bishop Grant Dibden's Annual Address
Anglican Bishop to the Australian Defence Force, Grant Dibden remembers those who serve in Australian Defence Force, shares an amazing story of Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean and reminds us of contribution made by Defence Chaplains.
Archbishop Jeremy Greaves' Family Story
Anglican Archbishop to Southern Queensland Jeremy Greaves, recounts his Great Uncle, Bill Johnson an Army Chaplain who served at El-Alamein in Eygpt in WWII, and his commitment to those serving. He give thanks to Defence Chaplains serving today.
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Connect - Chaplains
We make a difference by working alongside Defence Force personnel by listening, advising and supporting them.
Inform
Learn about the scope of the Defence Anglican Chaplaincy, history, activities, leadership, beliefs, and services across the Australian Defence Force.
Support
Events - Key Australian Commemorations
We provide resources to assist you in conducting events related to the Australian Story.
ANZAC DAY
AUSTRALIA DAY
OTHER COMMEMORATIONS
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Defence Chaplains get asked the best questions related to the defence force, life in general spirituality and being a christian, here are some of those questions:
Q Is my conversation confidential?
Yes Indeed, In fact we can’t divulge any information due to the privacy laws of Australia. The integrity of a Chaplain is that of confidentiality.
Q Can Christian’s serve in the military?
There’s nothing in the Bible that precludes Christians serving in the Military.
Q Who is Jesus?
According to the New Testament of the Bible, “Jesus, also called Jesus Christ, is God the Son, God in the flesh. After a public ministry of preaching and performing miracles, Jesus was sentenced to death. He died a gritty death by crucifixion on a Roman cross, but He rose from the grave, victorious over Satan, sin, and death itself. All who believe in Jesus and put him in charge of their life will spend eternity with Him in heaven.”
What people say
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