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Military Chaplaincy
Chaplain Candidate Program
By Bishop David Moyer
Are you looking for an exciting new way to practice your ministry? Then
the Chaplain Candidate Program in the United States
Armed Forces may be right for you. The chaplain candidate programs allow
seminary students to gain ministry experience and serve
their country while studying for ordination. The United States
Army Reserve, Army National Guard,
Navy, Reserve and Air Force Reserve all
provide a chaplain candidate program for seminary students who are
interested in becoming military chaplains. Chaplain candidates are full
time seminary students who have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from
an accredited college or university with at least 120 semester hours.
Chaplain candidates are directly commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants or
Ensigns (O-1) and attend a basic officer’s training course. Chaplain
candidates are paid as officers (O-1) and may also receive educational
benefits as well. Chaplain candidates endorsed by the Anglican Church in
America should be practicing Anglicans pursing ordination to the
priesthood through the canonical process of one of the ACA dioceses. The
various branches of the military have different requirements for join
their chaplain candidate programs. The requirements can be found at
these locations:
Army:
http://www.goarmy.com/chaplain/chaplain_candidate_prog.jsp
Navy:
http://www.navy.com/careers/officer/chaplain/
Air Force:
http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/chaplain/howtojoin/candidate/index.asp
Those interested in becoming chaplain candidates should
contact Bishop David Moyer (Bishop of the Armed Forces
and DOD Endorser) at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Rosemont, PA -
610-525-7070.
For Chaplains seeking affiliation with the ACA
Clergy seeking endorsement from churches not in Communion with the
Anglican Church in America will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
They should contact the Bishop of the Armed Forces (Bishop David Moyer) in order to insure
that all pertinent canonical requirements are met before endorsement.
Memorial Day Prayer
Let us pray.
ALMIGHTY God, Lord of eternity, and our heavenly Father, in whose strong hands
are all our days; we give thanks to You for all those who have lost their lives
in the service of our country. Men and women, created in your image; lost to us
here, but alive in You... In every conflict on land air and sea, we have entered
the space of battle, and have tasted the bitterness of loss even in victory.
Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Coast guardsmen, and Merchantmen have traded
their lives for our freedom. On this day of remembrance, may we be shaken from
our contentment, and made alive again to honor these our fellow countrymen,
taking up their standard. May we also remember the families of these our fallen
brethren. Surround them with Your care and support. Flood them with healing balm
to wipe away tears of sadness. Comfort them Lord in loneliness and profound
loss; as the only One who can truly understand their loss. Bless and fill their
lives with only good things. With one voice we raise this high prayer to Your
Throne, and bid Your mercy upon us. In Your Holy Name we pray. Amen.
—Chaplain (Fr.) William Riley MWSS-271 Iraq 25 May 2009
Military Chapalaincy Opportunities in the ACA
 Military
Chaplaincy and the Anglican Church in America - A WINNING COMBINATION!
There are many opportunities for this important ministry. If you are interested
and have questions about requirements for the priesthood, or if you are an
Anglican priest willing to serve as an active or reserve chaplain for one of the
branches of our nation's military, contact:
Rt. Rev. David L. Moyer, Bishop for the Armed Forces <> 19 Montrose Ave,
Rosemont, PA 19010
E-mail: FatherMoyer@verizon.net
Military Service Links
 The following are links to each Service's web site:
* The Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy are under the same command
Rule of Life for Chaplains
These are the Spiritual Guidlines mandated by the Bishop in May, 2008 for all
ACA/TAC Chaplains.
- Chaplains are to pray daily the Morning and Evening Office. Intercessory prayers
are to be offered daily for all ACA/TAC Chaplains by name.
- Chaplains are to correspond with their endorsing bishop four times a year during
the Ember Days providing him with an update of their ministries, their families,
and what spiritual/theological reading is being done.
- Chaplains are to make a sacramental confession during Advent and Lent. It is
encouraged that there be greater frequency beyond the seasons of Advent and
Lent. They are to seek out a receptive Roman Catholic priest if a traditional
Anglican priest is not available.
- Chaplains are expected to attend the Annual Conference.
- Chaplains are to make an annual monetary gift to the Anglican Church in America
ARCHIVE INFORMATION
2009 Traditional Anglican Military Chaplains Conference Held
February 20, 2009-Daylesfort Abbey, Paoli, PA
The
Traditional Anglican Military Chaplain's Conference was held February 16-20th
at Daylesford Abbbey in Paoli, PA.
- It was a "Denominational Conference" type event that most
Active Duty chaplains attended as a Temporary Duty assignment (at government
expense) as part of their Donominational requirement for ongoing "Continuing
Education/Professional Development," etc.
- FACA (The Federation of Anglican Churches in the Americas) endorsed this
event and traditional Anglican Chaplains of all jurisdictions were invited and
encouraged to attend.
Last update Saturday 3 October 2009 at 2013 PDT
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