Religious Programs and Clubs

The Coast Guard Academy brings together cadets from many different religious backgrounds and beliefs. The Command Religious Program supports and accommodates all the religious and spiritual needs of our cadets, providing pastoral guidance, ministries and a range of programs, including worship, retreats, religious education, clubs, chapel choirs, and outreach.

Command Religious Program Staff

Three Navy chaplains deliver religious ministry at the Academy, leading religious programs and serving as counselors to cadets of all faiths.

Command Chaplain – CAPT Sunny Mitchell, CHC, USN, Office: 206-815-5966
Catholic Chaplain – LCDR Gregory Lesher. CHC, USN; Office: 571-607-0933

For after hours or weekend emergencies: Please contact the Academy OOD: 860-625-0820

Faith-Based Groups

Bible Studies (weekly)
Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Jewish Hillel
The Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter-Day Saints Association
Men’s Accountability Group (MAG)
Officer’s Christian Fellowship (OCF)
St. Francis de Sales Society (SFDSS)
Women’s Accountability Group (WAG)

Religious Programs

FACTS AND FIGURES

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of the Corps of Cadets participate in religious groups and activities

Travel

trips have included Rome, Ireland, Costa Rica and Jerusalem

flags in the Cadet Memorial Chapel each represent a virtue of man

Contact Information

Command Religious Program

CAPT Sunny Mitchell

Command Chaplain
206-815-7737
Sunny.Mitchell@uscg.mil