RAF CHAPLAINCY
Remembering the 1982 conflict.
Military Chaplaincy is unavoidably a ministry fashioned and tested through shared experiences – on deployment, that includes shared frustrations and isolation.
As such, the role of the Padre is undoubtedly a unique one and perhaps all the more so when deployed. Throughout my time in the Falklands, I felt challenged and fulfilled in equal measure. To witness and experience first-hand the pride and the professionalism of those who serve within the military community, be they military personnel, civil servants or contractors was tremendously encouraging and it was a privilege( not to mention a lot of fun!) to work alongside and share life with such incredible men and women. As my first‘ out of area’ experience it certainly set the bar pretty high and leaves me looking forward to the next.
Padre Hanover in the Falkland Islands.
A Memorial Service in the Falklands.
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