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This month's presenter is our own Al Fowler from First Met who will share his insights on his life as a military chaplain. His topic is 'In Hoc Signio Vinces' (In This Sign, Conquer).

Hope to see you there. For more information, contact Cyril Nasim at 250-383-0400.

Padre Albert G. Fowler, OMM, was born in Kingston, ON. He grew up on RCAF bases across the country. Al obtained a BA (English) from Mount Allison University and a Master of Divinity from Pine Hill Divinity Hall. In the military, he completed Officer Development Courses, Canadian Forces Staff School, numerous counselling courses from the Calgary Pastoral Insititute and the California Family Studies Institute. He has an MA in Canadian History from Carleton University and wrote a book, Peacetime Padres, on the history of Protestant military chaplains, 1945-1990.

Padre Al will talk about his calling to be a military chaplain, his training and duties. He will address the question of controlled use of violance and will respond to any questions abpout the chaplain service.