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How Anglican chaplains shaped Anzac Day (and Australia)

Posted on 08/08/2026 by John Sandeman

In an online essay, historian Michael Gladwin captures the post-war impact of the extraordinary cohort of chaplains who left comfortable parishes for the front line of World War One, profoundly shaping the way Australia commemorates Anzac Day and a lot… Continue Reading →

‘I can’t remember any negative interactions’ a chaplain explains his role

Posted on 03/02/2023 by John Sandeman

Mark Layson has been a chaplain for ten years. The Other Cheek asked him what he had learned in a decade. After ten years, what have you discovered about being a chaplain that you did not expect? I did not… Continue Reading →

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