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Chapel Support and Religious Programs

Navy Chaplain Corps Mission:  Minister in every echelon of command across the Sea Services and domains to build personal, unit and family readiness and strengthen spirit, moral character, and toughness.* 
*Department of the Navy Strategic Plan for Religious Ministry

COMMAND Religious MINISTERY Services

Worship Opportunities

NBK Chaplains provide one-on-one personal support to those desiring to strengthen their religious practice.  Whether through direct provision or through facilitation with partnership with Religious leaders in the Kitsap area, spiritual care can be found with the Religious Ministry staff.
For on-going religious services, please contact Chapel Staff for information concerning local opportunities of worship, or consult the Places of Worship around Naval Base Kitsap list.

Places of Worship


Religious Support

Please contact Chapel Support for questions about baptism, marriage, baby dedications, prayer, or other faith life events.

Ceremonial Support
Changes of command, retirements, Memorial Day events, OMBUDSMAN events, holiday events and more.

Crisis Support
Difficult challenges are an unfortunate part of life.  Chaplains provide direct CACO support, support for memorials, and crisis interventions when those moments arise.

Counseling
SECNAVINST 1730.11 details the strict confidentiality provided to Service Members, dependents and other authorized users when it comes to communications with a chaplain.  NBK Chaplains offer confidential counseling by appointment and with open door opportunities when available.
 

Training Opportunities:
  • Sailor 360:  Monthly training opportunities to build moral character, toughness, and spiritual strength.  Classes include but not limited to:
    • Immunity to Change
    • Problem Solving
    • Developing an Outward Mindset (Arbinger)
    • The Four Lenses
    • ARSENAL – Resiliency Development
    • Team Building – at Kitsap Great Escape
  • Suicide Intervention Training:
    • ASIST:  16 hour / 2 day intensive training to help Service Members provide first-aide to those with thoughts of Suicide.
    • SafeTALK:  A 4 hour course providing participants with the knowledge and information needed to help others in times of need.
  • And more…
Chapel Facilities Reservations

Rules and Regulations

Chapel facilities may be reserved by authorized users for command functions, such as changes of command, retirements, OMBUDSMAN meetings and other events.  Please find the Chapel Facilities Reservation form below. Reservations can be made two weeks in advance but no greater than 90 days from the date of the event. Chapel Usage form must be completed in its entirety and submitted in person to the Chapel.
 
NBK Chapel Use Form
 
Chapel Support
Bangor - Main Office
2900 Ohio Street
Silverdale, WA 98315
360-396-6005
navbase_kitsap_chapel@us.navy.mil
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday

Bremerton
(By appointment only)
120 Dewey St Bldg. 491 Ste. 123
Bremerton, WA 98314

To schedule an appointment for confidential counseling, or request a chaplain for your event, please call or email Chapel Support at the phone numbers or email above.

In the event of an emergency outside of chapel normal working hours, the duty chaplain is available by calling the command post at 360-340-5335. 

 

Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation

CREDO Mission: To strengthen spiritual well-being and individual resilience through workshops and retreats for Department of the Navy service members, civilians, and families.

Since 1971, CREDO has offered transformational workshops, seminars and retreats specifically designed to inspire hope and strengthen spiritual well-being and enrich the lives of service members and families.

CREDO Northwest
2900 Ohio Street
Silverdale, WA 98315
Office: 360-396-2956
Duty cell: 360-914-6214
Fax: 360-476-3808
CREDOcnrnw@us.navy.mil
 

Other Resources 

  • Navy311 ChaplainCare:  1-855-NAVY-311 or 1-855-628-9311

  • Navy Wounded Warrior Call Center: 1-855-NAVP-WWP or 1-855-628-9997

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255

  • Navy Suicide Prevention Program: www.suicide.navy.mil


 

 

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