Resources
Resources are available below to use for your parish:
With Them, Wherever They Are – Defence Sunday video
For the downloadable video file of “With Them, Wherever They Are” for church presentations, contact the office here
Defence Sunday promotional brochure – see below
QR code linking to the donations page – see below
Suggested newsletter and social-media wording – see below
Defence Sunday prayer – see below
Stand with those who serve
Defence Sunday is a national opportunity for Anglican churches to pray for and support the members of the Australian Defence Force, their families, and the chaplains who serve alongside them.
In 2026, Defence Sunday falls on Sunday 8 November, the Sunday before Remembrance Day. Churches may also recognise Defence Sunday on another suitable Sunday.
With Them, Wherever They Are
Anglican chaplains serve alongside Australian Defence Force personnel in Australia and around the world—during ordinary working life, training, deployment, separation from family, personal difficulty and times of crisis.
They provide pastoral care, spiritual support and a trusted presence to people from every background, whether or not they hold a Christian faith.
The 2026 Defence Sunday video, With Them, Wherever They Are, was prepared for the Anglican Church of Australia’s General Synod. It offers churches a short and compelling introduction to the ministry of Anglican chaplains and the people they serve.
Defence Sunday Video - With Them, Wherever They Are
We encourage every Anglican church to show this video during a service on or around Defence Sunday.
For the downloadable video file of “With Them, Wherever They Are” for church presentations, contact the office here.
How your church can participate
Participating in Defence Sunday can be simple:
Show the video during your service.
Pray for ADF members, their families and Defence chaplains.
Invite your congregation to support Anglican Defence Chaplaincy through the AMOS Foundation.
Share Defence Sunday through your church newsletter, website and social media.
Where possible, your church may also invite a current or former Defence chaplain, ADF member or Defence family to contribute an interview, reflection, address or sermon.
Support Anglican Defence Chaplaincy
The AMOS Foundation supports the ministry of Anglican Defence chaplains and helps strengthen the connection between chaplaincy and the wider Anglican Church.
At the conclusion of the video, a QR code will allow members of your congregation to learn more and make a donation.
Churches can also include the following link in newsletters, service sheets and online communications:
Support Anglican Defence Chaplaincy: www.defenceanglicans.org.au/resources/donations/
Your church’s prayer, awareness and financial support help ensure Anglican chaplains can continue to be with Defence members and their families—wherever they are.
Defence Sunday promotional brochures
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Additional downloads
Downloadable QR Code
Use the right-mouse button of your mouse to download the QR Code (contact the office here)
Suggested newsletter and social-media wording
If you require a Social Media pack for Defence Sunday, contact the Office (contact the office here)
Prayer
Stay Connected
Learn more about Anglican Defence Chaplaincy, receive prayer updates or support this ministry throughout the year.