Royal Army Chaplains’ Museum : Faith In The Forces

See how clergy have accompanied the Army in times of war and peace. Free entry.
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Today we mark #MaundyThursday, remembering Jesus' Last Supper and his example of humility as he washed his disciples' feet.

Many of our Garrison churches will hold services for military and civilian communities as we journey towards Easter. 🙏

#HolyWeek #FaithInTheForces

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Hidden eggs. Secret letters. One Easter story waiting to be uncovered. Special Easter trail - 'Crack the Code'. Suitable for ages 6+.

Open Monday-Friday 13.30-17.00
Activities running 30 March - 2 April

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A new portrait of Christopher “Kit” Tanner GC, the most decorated Royal Navy chaplain in history, has been unveiled at the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre. His courage continues to inspire.

✨⚓Read more: https://t.co/6ad9bqsz2A

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To end our festive postcards home, today we hear from Padre Wilde who is currently serving in Cyprus.

Though Christmas abroad will have its differences, our chaplains organise events for those deployed to enjoy, such as traditional carol services.🎶

#FaithInTheForces #Christmas

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With Christmas Day drawing closer, four of our UK based chaplains are sharing what the season means to them.

From Cottesmore they talk about faith, celebration and moments of joy as they spread some festive cheer.

#FaithInTheForces #Christmas

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Stories for Christmas #11
Gift tin from the South African War containing the remnants of Cadbury’s chocolate.

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The Sound of Christmas, Fijian Style.

Our Fijian Choir once again stole the show at our annual Christmas Church Service, filling the chapel with a harmony that stops you in your tracks. Their voices carry tradition, pride and the spirit of the Regiment in every note.

A special moment for everyone present — and another reminder of the incredible talent within our Welsh Guards family.

Cymru Am Byth

#WelshGuards #FijianChoir #HouseholdDivision #ChristmasService #CymruAmByth

[Father Willie Doyle Association @FrWillieDoyle]

15 December 1917:
More praise for Fr Willie from Major General Hickie
"I could not say too much about your son. He was loved and reverenced by us all; his gallantry, self-sacrifice, and devotion to duty were all so well known and recognised. I think that he was the most wonderful character that I have ever known."
https://t.co/vTW23oUOY1

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Our chaplains are always there providing pastoral, spiritual and moral support to service personnel wherever they're deployed in the world.

Padre Fowler, who is deployed this Christmas, shares his thoughts in a festive postcard home.

#Christmas #CaringForTheArmysPeople

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This #Advent we are reflecting on being away from home at Christmas.

Today, on the third Sunday of Advent, Padre Hobson recalls her first Christmas deployment as an Army Chaplain. 🙏

#CaringForTheArmysPeople #AdventSunday

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Stories for Christmas #9
Today is the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Her brother James was an Army Chaplain in Culyer’s Regiment.

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British & German families came together at Abdinghof Church for a festive Christingle service.

🎶Beautiful music from the RAF Regiment Band and organ accompaniment filled the church.

Children received Christingles representing the light of Christ.

#Community #Christmas

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Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration which ends on 22nd December.

We wish peace and light to our Armed Forces Rabbis, Jewish service personnel and their families, and all who are observing the #FestivalofLights. 🙏

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Exciting news!
Coming in Spring 2026 - Fr Willie Doyle: To Raise the Fallen movie
https://t.co/GJ86F8Au3u

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Stories for Christmas #6
More Christmas cards
These cards were received by the Chaplain-General in 1949

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This #Christmas Padre Rees will be serving away from home, supporting troops and families in Cyprus. She gives us insight into her festive plans in her postcard home.

#CaringForTheArmysPeople #Advent @churchofengland

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Stories for Christmas #4 Carol Services. Some service sheets from past years from the archives.