Camp Pendleton, CA

To provide or perform religious support for all authorized personnel of Camp Pendleton, CA during peacetime and across the full spectrum of war in order to support the command in the facilitation of the free exercise of religion. To advise the command in matters of religion, morals, morale, and ethical issues in order to support the unit mission.

The chaplain can be contacted at one of the numbers below.

COMMAND RELIGIOUS PROGRAM
The 12 chapels at MCB Camp Pendleton serve the spiritual needs of military personnel and their families. These facilities represent major faith groups including Roman Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Church of Christ, Episcopal, Latter-day Saints, Muslim, Jewish, and Gospel.

Religious education programs (Catholic and Protestant) are held regularly at the Marine Memorial Chapel, South Mesa Chapel, and San Onofre Chapel.

One-day marriage preparation workshops are scheduled on a regular basis. For more information, call Marine Corps Family Team Bldg at (760) 725-9052.

The base newspaper, The Scout, contains a current schedule of the Command Religious Program. For more information on chapel activities, call (760) 725-4700.


RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The RDC is the center for current information about base religious activities. The RDC (Bldg. 1344) is located on Mainside, adjacent to Base Billeting. Call the RDC for information at (760) 725-4700.


ACTIVITIES
• Marriage Preparation Workshops
• Vacation Bible School
• Retreats
• Sacrament Preparation
• Bible Studies
• Special Recognition Service
• Know Your Faith (CCD) Classes
• Seasonal Celebrations
• Sunday School
• Fellowship Opportunities
• ParaChapel Ministry Program
• Baptism Seminars
• Youth Activities
• Vocation Days
• Men’s Fellowships
• Beach Services
• Prayer Breakfasts
• Volunteer Programs
• Ethnic Bible Studies


SERVICES
Islamic - Studies are held at 1 p.m. every Friday at the South Mesa Chapel, Bldg 202863. Call (760) 725-2929 for more information.

Buddhist - Contact your unit Chaplain.

Eastern Orthodox, Bldg. 1344 - Sunday services and Divine Liturgy are held at the South Mesa Chapel, Bldg. 202863. Confessions are by appointment. For more information, call (760) 725-2929.

Episcopal - Holy Eucharist is held at the Ranch House Chapel. Confessions are by appointment. Check The Scout for the current worship schedule.

Jewish - Services are held every Friday at the Edson Range Chapel. Check The Scout for the current worship schedule.

Lutheran - Services are held every Sunday at the Ranch House Chapel. Check The Scout for the current worship schedule.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Check The Scout for the current worship schedule.

Protestant - Check The Scout for the current worship schedule. For further information on Bible studies, choirs, baptisms, confirmation, marriage preparations, etc., contact the Religious Development Center, Bldg. 1344 at (760) 725-4700 or your unit chaplain’s office.

1st Marine Division (760) 725-6692
1st Force Service Support Group (760) 725-5501
Marine Aircraft Group 39 (760) 725-3198
Marine Corps Base (760) 725-4700
Edson Range (760) 725-2700

Roman Catholic - Check The Scout for the current worship schedule. Anyone interested in religious education for their children, contact the Religious Development Center, Bldg 1344 at (760) 725-4700.

Seventh Day Adventist - Check The Scout for the current worship schedule. For emergencies after hours call the Marine Corps Base Command Duty Officer at (760) 725-5617/5618.