Episcopal Armed Forces and Federal Ministries

08/13/2026

Congratulations to Chaplain Stephanie Jenkins and Chaplain Aaron Ross on their CHBOLC graduation today! It was also great to see retired Chaplain Mark Lee in attendance.

08/10/2026

Congratulations to Ch Aaron Ross and Ch Stephanie Jenkins who received their Chaplain insignia Friday at CHBOLC! Well done!

08/07/2026

Last week at the Naval Chaplaincy School graduation, Bishop Ritonia was honored to hear remarks from Rear Admiral Cash, Navy Chief of Chaplains, and to spend time with Christopher Otten, ELCA Endorser, as they celebrated the newest members of the Navy Chaplain Corps.

08/04/2026

Today, August 4, we celebrate the 236th birthday of the United States Coast Guard! We give thanks for their faithful defense of our country, our waters, and our borders.

07/30/2026

Congratulations to CH Landon Moore, USNR, on his graduation from the Naval Chaplaincy School in Newport, Rhode Island!

07/29/2026

Bishop Ritonia had a great visit with VA Chaplain Teresa Terry at the Dayton VA! They toured the campus's historic church renovation and met the dedicated chaplains, staff, and volunteers who are committed to the care of our veterans.

07/16/2026

Sowing seeds of hope at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Jackson, Michigan, this past weekend. Wishing Chaplain Jadon Hartsuff (USNR) all the best as he begins active duty!

07/06/2026

Bishop Ann Ritonia was honored to preach at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue’s Festal Eucharist over the Fourth of July weekend for Fleet Week New York, celebrating service members of the sea services and commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Watch her sermon here: https://www.youtube.com/live/RJvRDqs6HpQ?is=hXjNPVAg9iZCy6VT

07/04/2026

This Independence Day, we give thanks for the gift of liberty and pray for the grace to use it well.

As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, the Church offers a simple prayer: that "we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace." In Jesus Christ, freedom is not merely a right we possess, but a calling to seek the good of our neighbors.

07/03/2026

We're proud to highlight the Rev. Sue Carter (CGA) and her service aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle during the America 250 Parade of Sail.

[Episcopal News Service] The U.S. Coast Guard’s Eagle cutter will lead an international fleet of tall and gray hull ships as they sail into New York harbor and salute the Statue of Liberty on July …