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ROYAL NAVY CHAPLAINS
Introduction
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The Royal Navy exists to function
at sea. The Royal Naval Chaplaincy Service seeks
to support the spiritual, moral and social well
being of all personnel and their dependants. It
has a unique role to play both in the front line
and in support. |
By virtue of the freedom from military rank, other than
that of chaplain, the chaplain has access to all levels
on matters relevant to the welfare of the service and
its people.
Examples of the ministry
Royal Naval chaplains, who can be of any denomination,
are deployed around the world both ashore and afloat in
support of the spiritual well-being of the men and women
of the naval service and their families.
Traditionally
the chaplain has ben regarded as the 'friend and advisor
of all onboard'. The Church of Scotland currently has
nine ministers serving as chaplains in the Royal Navy
and one serving part-time in the Royal Navy Reserve.
Appointments vary - the chaplain could find him or herself
in a large training establishment, serving with a Royal
Marines Commando unit, in frigates, destroyers or other
capital ships. Chaplains also serve in the military
hospital units, in naval bases and in training and shore
establishments.
There are excellent programmes in place for personal
and professional development at all stages of the chaplain’s
career in the Royal Navy.
Click here to find out more about recruitment and
training for the Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service.
Mission statement
The mission statement of the Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service
is:
"In obedience to the imperative of the Gospel, is called to
bear witness to the Christian faith and to encourage
naval personnel and their dependants to practice that
faith in their daily lives for the benefit of the individual,
service and nation."
| In the Royal Navy, ministers
of the Church of Scotland and the Free Churches
form a branch of naval chaplaincy working together
under the title CSFC -
Church of Scotland and Free Churches. |
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Chaplaincy service structure
The Royal Naval Chaplaincy Service is headed by the Chaplain
of the Fleet (Director General Royal Naval Chaplaincy
Service). The current incumbent is the Venerable JJ Green,
QHC. By tradition his post may be filled from any denominational
tradition. He is assisted by two further directors - pastoral
provision and operations and faith development education
- who make up the board of management of the Royal Naval
Chaplaincy Service.
Contact details
You can visit the Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service online
at www.rncom.mod.uk
The Royal Navy website is at
www.royal-navy.mod.uk
Please note these links will take you out of the Church
of Scotland website and open a new browser window.
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