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The Central Church of the RAF

A service of commemoration from the Central Church of the RAF marking the 25th anniversary of the lifting of the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in His Majesty's Armed Forces.

A service from St Clement Danes, the Central Church of the Royal Air Force, marking the 25th anniversary of the lifting of the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in His Majesty's Armed Forces. The preacher is the Deputy Chaplain-in-Chief Personnel, the Reverend Ruth Hake, who joins the Chaplain-in-Chief of the Royal Air Force and the Reverend Andy Chapman, the Padre to the LGBTQ+ defence community. The service is introduced by the Resident Chaplain, the Reverend Mark Perry.

The Central Band of the Royal Air Force is directed by Flight Lieutenant Michael Parsons and the Choir of St Clement Danes is directed by Charlie Hubbard, with organist Jamie Andrews.

Readings: Galatians 3: 23-29; 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Producer: Andrew Earis.

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38 minutes

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