Lighting the Darkest Corner
Sat 07 Nov
|St Michael & All Angels' Church
A fascinating historical insight into the evolution and importance of the military chaplaincy.
Time & Location
07 Nov 2026, 18:30
St Michael & All Angels' Church, East Coker, Yeovil BA22 9JW, UK
About the event
On the eve of Remembrance Sunday, military historian and author Christopher Jary, will give a talk examining the lives and service of three military chaplains: Geoffrey Studdert-Kennedy MC (aka Woodbine Wille) who set the standard for modern chaplaincy, Theodore Hardy VC DSO MC – one of the most highly decorated non-combatants of the First World War, and Gus Claxton MC, who served with the 2nd Dorsets at the battle of Kohima.
Christopher will explore how influential chaplains have been at the darkest of times and how important their kindness and spiritual support has been to soldiers in combat through the years.
The event is free to attend. Any donations made at the talk will go to the RBL Poppy Appeal.
There will be a bar set up in the church before the talk which will open from 6.30. Those enjoying a drink will be invited to make a donation - which wil…