CAP Sabbath/Sunday

[Chappie]

The chaplains' denominational endorsement, as listed on the MML, is part of the National Chaplain Corps admin's general information. It is informational in nature, not intended to be a resource guide for CAP members to be directed to a specific denominational chaplain. As pointed by someone else, CAP chaplains, like their USAF counterparts, need and should operate in a pluralistic environment.

There is a number code listed but not the specific denomination/faith group/endorser.


When I pastored, I would have several members of the squadron attend our church service on CAP Sunday, even though they were of different denominations -- even faith groups.  It gave my parishioners a glimpse of the service I was providing outside the 4 walls of the local church/congregation.  And it was a nice show of support by my fellow CAP members.

[Chappie]

All wing chaplains receive a MML, which is a list of all chaplains in CAP. Among other things, said list specifies the religious endorsement of each CAP chaplain.

Speaking as a former Wing/Region Chaplain who received the MML...it is a a two digit numeric or 2 letter alpha code and not the listing of the specific endorser.  Unless one had the key you would not know what these meant and I was never the recipient of one.

[Billy009]

This is very interesting. I wish I had known before so I could have arranged to obtain a blue service jacket. Next year for sure.

[AirAux]

Wait, what?  Has this been hijacked into a uniform post now?

[ColonelJack]

Wait, what?  Has this been hijacked into a uniform post now?

That happens to just about every thread here, remember?

Jack

[SouthernCross]

"...it is a a two digit numeric or 2 letter alpha code and not the listing of the specific endorser."

You are right. The two-letter code refers to denomination affiliation and not to the endorser. I just called the Chief of Chaplain Corps National Office and made them aware of the need for knowing what the code stands for. The new MML should be out this week. Wing chaplains will receive via email an explanation of the code. Hence, your wing chaplain will now be able to better assist you.

[Private Investigator]

The chaplains' denominational endorsement, as listed on the MML, is part of the National Chaplain Corps admin's general information. It is informational in nature, not intended to be a resource guide for CAP members to be directed to a specific denominational chaplain. As pointed by someone else, CAP chaplains, like their USAF counterparts, need and should operate in a pluralistic environment.

There is a number code listed but not the specific denomination/faith group/endorser.


When I pastored, I would have several members of the squadron attend our church service on CAP Sunday, even though they were of different denominations -- even faith groups.  It gave my parishioners a glimpse of the service I was providing outside the 4 walls of the local church/congregation.  And it was a nice show of support by my fellow CAP members.

That sounds very nice.

At my wedding I several CAP members as guests and the Wing Chaplain officiated it. Very nice indeed.