What We Do

What we do

Chaplains are uniquely able to make contact with people at the heart of their working lives, in all kinds of places and at times of peace and conflict. In addition to the normal clergy occupations we also play an integral part in the community support system that exists within the Royal Navy.

Worship

As Chaplains we work closely together ecumenically, and so our patterns of worship reflects the particular circumstances in which we find ourselves, the needs of the individuals to whom we minister and the direction of our Sending Churches.  

Pastoral Care

Whilst the pastoral care of people is ultimately the responsibility of the Commanding Officer it is the Chaplain who will exercise a special role in fulfilling this responsibility.

Education

Naval Chaplains play an important role assisting the Royal Navy to explore the moral dimension of military action. Located as we are at the heart of world events we recognise the complexities of the world and aim to play a part in enabling those we serve explore these complexities from a moral and spiritual understanding.