Laughlin Chapel hosts fourth annual Clergy Day for local religious leaders Published May 15, 2013 By 2nd Lt. Lyle T. Ratcliffe 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Laughlin's Chaplain Corps hosted their fourth annual Clergy Day at the base chapel, May 13, to build better relationships with their counterparts from Del Rio. Clergy Day is an opportunity for the local religious leaders to come to Laughlin and receive training for contingent chapel services and to connect with Laughlin's Chaplain Corps, said Chaplain (Capt.) Brian Nierman, 47th Flying Training Wing chaplain. "This event was a great opportunity to get updated with what is going on in the community," said Chaplain Nierman. "We are trying our best to create a strong spiritual community versus just referring people to local religious accommodations." The first part of the day consisted of the required training for contingent chapel services. This involved explaining the regulations on religious accommodations and privileged communication, in case a local clergyman has to come to Laughlin to support the chaplain corps, said Chaplain Nierman. The second portion was dedicated towards discussion on how to improve communication between the different religious institutions in Del Rio and planting seeds towards maintaining that communication. "It's great to have that open door to connect with Laughlin and others," said Pastor Martin Seca, Living Stone Worship Center's lead pastor. "This event was very inviting and definitely another step in the right direction." The chaplain corps wants to help solve the "I don't know what to do" attitude by making Laughlin members aware of local projects and groups they may be interested in, said Chaplain Nierman. The chaplains are committed to maintaining these relationships and continually improving communication between the Laughlin and Del Rio communities. "The bridges have been built," said Seca. "Now it's time to start acting and working together."