{"id":130596,"date":"2020-06-05T13:56:24","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T17:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.episcopalchurch.org\/?page_id=130596"},"modified":"2024-05-14T13:09:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T17:09:42","slug":"armed-forces-and-federal-ministries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/armed-forces-and-federal-ministries\/","title":{"rendered":"Armed Forces and Federal Ministries"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div\n      class=\"wp-block-episcopal-hero-banner alignfull\"\n            style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/afafm_hero.jpg)\"\n          >\n      <div\n        class=\"hero-banner\"\n      >\n        <div class=\"hero-banner-wrapper\">\n          <h1 class=\"episcopal-hero-title\">\n                        Armed Forces and Federal Ministries                      <\/h1>\n                    <ul class=\"social-nav\">\n                                          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href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/armed-forces-and-federal-ministries\/just-war-education\/chaplains-survey\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Chaplains Survey<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/armed-forces-and-federal-ministries\/just-war-education\/military-chaplains-resolutions\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Military Chaplains Resolutions<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/Chaplains-Handbook.pdf\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Chaplains Handbook<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/armed-forces-and-federal-ministries-blog\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Blog<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-team uagb-team__image-position-above uagb-team__align-center uagb-team__stack-tablet uagb-block-e8d68287\"><div class=\"uagb-team__content\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-team__image-crop-normal\" src=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/Armed_Forces_Federal_Ministries_Square-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" height=\"120\" width=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><h3 class=\"uagb-team__title\">Armed Forces and Federal Ministries<\/h3><span class=\"uagb-team__prefix\"><\/span><p class=\"uagb-team__desc\">3101 Wisconsin Ave NW<br>Washington, DC 20016<\/p><ul class=\"uagb-team__social-list\"><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100077564980804\" aria-label=\"facebook\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-team__social-icon\"><a href=\"mailto:dashley@episcopalchurch.org\" aria-label=\"envelope\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M464 64C490.5 64 512 85.49 512 112C512 127.1 504.9 141.3 492.8 150.4L275.2 313.6C263.8 322.1 248.2 322.1 236.8 313.6L19.2 150.4C7.113 141.3 0 127.1 0 112C0 85.49 21.49 64 48 64H464zM217.6 339.2C240.4 356.3 271.6 356.3 294.4 339.2L512 176V384C512 419.3 483.3 448 448 448H64C28.65 448 0 419.3 0 384V176L217.6 339.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>The Episcopal Church\u2019s Armed Forces and Federal Ministries provides pastoral care and spiritual support to members of the military and federal agencies. We ensure that Episcopal chaplains are available across the United States Armed Forces, Veterans Administration (VA) medical centers, and federal correctional institutions. We also serve as a crucial bridge between the church and various government entities, facilitating the ministry of Episcopal chaplains in these settings. By endorsing and overseeing chaplains, Armed Forces and Federal Ministries plays a vital role in supporting individuals in service and federal employment, offering them spiritual guidance, counseling, and religious services according to our Episcopal tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our work is deeply rooted in the church\u2019s commitment to outreach and service. It not only supports the spiritual well-being of individuals in high-stress environments but also ensures that the principles of the Christian faith are accessible to them, regardless of their deployment or station. Through training programs, retreats, and pastoral resources, we work with chaplains to meet the complex needs of those they serve, thereby embodying the church\u2019s mission to nurture and support communities, even in the most challenging circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in learning more about chaplaincies? Visit our&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/armed-forces-and-federal-ministries-blog\/\">blog<\/a><\/strong>, read about&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/armed-forces-and-federal-ministries\/just-war-education\/\">the Military Chaplains Just War Education Project<\/a><\/strong>, discover&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/armed-forces-and-federal-ministries\/become-a-chaplain\/\">the processes for serving<\/a><\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/armed-forces-and-federal-ministries\/contact-our-staff\/\">meet our staff<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/ti2x11osha.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/federalministries\/meet-zac-the-ministry-dog-provides-gateway-to-counseling-for-ministering-couple\/\">Meet Zac: Zac the Ministry Dog provides gateway to counseling for ministering couple<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/armed-forces-and-federal-ministries\/become-a-chaplain\/\">Become a Chaplain<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/armed-forces-and-federal-ministries\/resources-for-chaplains\/\">Chaplain Resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/publicaffairs\/at-spring-house-of-bishops-meeting-connection-and-future-church-in-focus\/\">At spring House of Bishops meeting, connection and future church in focus<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-03-05T11:57:09-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 5, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Around 125 bishops gathered for The Episcopal Church\u2019s House of Bishops annual spring retreat from Feb. 28 to March 4 at Camp Allen in Navasota, Texas. The Rt. Rev. Wendell Gibbs chaired the meeting while Presiding Bishop Michael Curry continued recuperating at home from recent health procedures.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/publicaffairs\/donna-ashley-named-episcopal-church-canon-to-the-bishop-suffragan-for-armed-forces-and-federal-ministries\/\">Donna Ashley named Episcopal Church canon to the bishop suffragan for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-12-07T13:31:25-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 7, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Donna Ashley has been named the canon to the Episcopal Church bishop suffragan for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries, a member of the presiding bishop\u2019s staff. Ashley served most recently as vice president of advancement at General Theological Seminary in New York City. In this full-time position, Ashley works with the Rt. Rev. Ann Ritonia,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/publicaffairs\/donna-ashley-named-episcopal-church-canon-to-the-bishop-suffragan-for-armed-forces-and-federal-ministries\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Donna Ashley named Episcopal Church canon to the bishop suffragan for Armed Forces and Federal Ministries<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/development\/a-resigned-u-s-marine-corps-major-the-rt-rev-ann-ritonia-is-ready-for-her-new-deployment\/\">A resigned U.S. Marine Corps major, the Rt. Rev. Ann Ritonia is ready for her new deployment<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-11-15T14:24:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 15, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On Sept. 30, Ritonia was ordained and consecrated The Episcopal Church\u2019s bishop suffragan for armed forces and federal ministries.&nbsp;The bishop suffragan is a member of the presiding bishop\u2019s staff&nbsp;and is elected by the House of Bishops. Her charge is to recruit, counsel, and advocate for the more than 100 Episcopal chaplains who serve in the\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.episcopalchurch.org\/development\/a-resigned-u-s-marine-corps-major-the-rt-rev-ann-ritonia-is-ready-for-her-new-deployment\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: A resigned U.S. Marine Corps major, the Rt. Rev. 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