Defence Anglicans

Chaplains: Supporting the Australian Defence Force family… anywhere, anytime.

Remembering The Sacrifice: Anzac Day 25 April 2023

Bishop Grant Dibden shares the story of sacrifice which includes Major General Throsby Bridges story from Gallipoli.

It also shows the parallel of Australian consciousness to remembering the fallen, the cross as a symbol to those who fell and greatest sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.

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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.

Events - Key Australian Commemorations

We provide resources to assist you in conducting events related to the Australian Story.

ANZAC DAY

ANZAC Day Resources provide key information in running an ANZAC Day Ceremony
APRIl 25

AUSTRALIA DAY

Australia Day reflects on the nation’s diverse people and their story. We provide resources to assist
January 26

OTHER COMMEMORATIONS

Events, Battles and other Special days are significant in the life of Australia and the Defence Force.

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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News and Updates

Pausing to consider

‘The motivation of why we do anything at 1 RAR, and in life, is love.’ Says Chaplain Chris Booth. ‘And...

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Only A Chaplain Can…

In October 2022, Chaplain Tim Mannix had the great privilege of being deployed to the Federated States of Micronesia on...

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A Priceless Moment

There’s something priceless and timeless about welcoming someone into the Kingdom of God. That feeling only increases when it’s, firstly,...

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