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Chaplaincy Service

The Naval Chaplaincy Service is a community of faith and belief leaders from a variety of traditions, dedicated to giving pastoral care and spiritual and moral leadership to the men and women of the Naval Service and their dependants.

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HMS Queen Elizabeth took time out of her busy F35B trials to remember the fallen with her own Remembrance Service

Role of Chaplains

As a 'friend and advisor to all' Chaplains serve those who serve our country, both at sea and ashore. Chaplains are uniquely able to connect with Royal Navy Personnel at the heart of their working lives, exercising pastoral care in all kinds of places, in times of peace and in times of conflict. They also play an integral part in giving support to the families of Royal Navy personnel.

In addition to providing pastoral care and ethical and moral guidance, Chaplains lead services of prayer or reflection according to their faith and belief tradition.

Sailors from RNAS Culdrose and Sea Cadets took part in the annual Trafalgar Thanksgiving and Nelson memorial Service

Pastoral Care

The Chaplaincy Service provides pastoral care and emotional support for:

  • Royal Navy
  • Royal Marines
  • Royal Navy Reserves
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary
  • Their families

Find us

Naval Chaplaincy Headquarters

Contact Details

Address:
Tanner Building
HMS Excellent
Whale Island
Portsmouth
PO2 8ER
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