The United States Chaplain Corps (USCC) held a special ceremony welcoming 50 new chaplains to their ranks. Longtime Army Chaplain Jacob Goldstein honored at the ceremony.
Coming from across the US, the 50 new chaplains are joining the ranks of the USCC and will undertake missions in healthcare, law enforcement, senior care, youth programs, and many other divisions of the USCC.
The United States Chaplain Corps (USCC) held a special ceremony to welcome 50 new chaplains to their ranks.
NYPD Chief Chaplain Rabbi Alvin Kass was presented with the USCC Honorary Chaplain award. In his remarks to the new chaplains, Rabbi Kass emphasized the idea of making this world a better place by committing our actions towards the community.
Chaplain Jacob Goldstein dedicated his words to the lives that are saved through the Chaplaincy. Quoting the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who supported his chaplain career in the US Army for over 20 years, he emphasized that “no life is too little or insignificant. We have to care for all of humanity.”
In thanking the 50 new graduates of the USCC for their commitment, USCC Director-General Mendy Coen stated that “we live in a fractured society that is thirsty for authenticity, integrity, and honesty. You now have the training, tools, and support to complete your mission every day. We all count on you.”
Finally, NYPD Deputy Chief Charles Scholl, who serves on the USCC board of directors, asked the new chaplains to go out and make a difference. “I will be supporting you in whatever you might need to accomplish your mission.”
Coming from across the US, the 50 new chaplains are joining the ranks of the USCC and will undertake missions in healthcare, law enforcement, senior care, youth programs, and many other divisions of the USCC.
The USCC recruits, trains, and certifies chaplains to carry out missions in communities, business entities, and other institutions. For more info, visit www.uschaplaincorps.us
For information on upcoming training programs, email [email protected]
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