The Democratic Sin of Congressional Chaplains
Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor argues in this guest piece at Roll Call that the historic appointment of U.S. House Chaplain Margaret Kibben obscures need to abolish antiquated position. Read full piece
For Hospital Chaplains, Being Vaccinated First Brings a Mix of Emotions
Even while hospital chaplains rolled up their sleeves to join other frontline workers as some of the first to be gifted with human-made immunity to COVID-19, many reflected on the work that led them to the historic moment — jobs that are sometimes harrowing, sometimes
Guard Chaplains Reflect on Floyd Protests, Lessons Learned
National Guard troops were deployed during this summer’s widespread unrest over racial injustice following George Floyd’s death. Now chaplains say they’re working on main lessons learned from those tumultuous times for whenever they may be mobilized again.
Poll Chaplains Report Intimidation Attempts, Stories of Hope
Prior to Election Day, members of our congregations and communities expressed fears of widespread violence at election sites. They expected intimidation and confusion. By the time the day was over, our on-the-ground network of poll chaplains relayed story after story of interventions deterring countless attempts
Election Chaplains Bring Calming Presence to Polling Sites
As millions of Americans went to the polls to vote today amid anxiety about the results, concerns about voter intimidation, and even worries about post-election violence, some clergy showed up as election chaplains to bring a calming presence and safeguard voter rights.
Pastors at the Polls?
After the most tense election season in generations, clergy members are being trained and deployed to defuse potentially violent encounters on Election Day. Read full piece
Poll Chaplains Plan to Bring a ‘Prayerful Presence’ to Precincts this Election Day
Several groups are encouraging clergy to serve as chaplains at polling places. Clergy can be on hand to pass out snacks to voters waiting in long lines, maybe a poncho if it starts to rain. They could also play a role amid the rancorous tenor
Watchdog Seeks Discipline for Army Chaplain Who Shared John Piper Coronavirus Book
[caption id="attachment_65145" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Col. Moon H. Kim, right, Camp Humphreys garrison chaplain, teaches Republic of Korea Army chaplains about logistics and religious support, Nov. 7, 2019, at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel on Camp Humphreys, South Korea. U.S Army photo, 2nd Infantry Division/Creative Commons[/caption] (RNS) —
Campus Chaplains, Religious Clubs Advocate for Students in a Moment of Anxiety
As university campuses around the country shut down and move classes online in efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, chaplains and faith-based campus groups are stepping in to ease the transition.
As Americans Become Less Religious, the Role of Chaplains May Grow
Chaplains like Mote have long been familiar faces at airports, hospitals, colleges, military bases and other places. As fewer people identify with a specific religion or attend religious services, Americans may be more likely to meet a chaplain than a local clergy person at a