100 Years of Christian Scientists in Military Chaplaincy
“To my great joy I found a Christian Science chaplain….”
—”Extracts from Letters,” Christian Science Sentinel, August 30, 1919
Since Christian Science chaplains were first commissioned in 1917, they have offered a positive example to those encountering Christian Science for the first time. This exhibit celebrates some of the accomplishments of Christian Science chaplains.
Kenson Kennedy (left) served as a chaplain in the US Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946. Here he and an assistant prepare for a non-denominational service in North Africa. Church Archives, Box 14979, Folder 483043.
The current training material for chaplains from The Mother Church (The First Church of Christ, Scientist) stresses a balance of duties. They include preaching, conducting interfaith activities, performing community service, and ministering to Christian Scientists. Unknown photographer. Courtesy of Rob Nofsinger.
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