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Every day, there are countless organizations across the country providing all manner of services to those in need. Many, many Confrères in the U.S. Priory support these organizations through financial contributions, volunteerism, or service on boards of directors. But there is one day each year we are all asked to be proximate to these groups, to see what it takes to provide food for the hungry; homes for the unhoused; or comfort for our veterans, the elderly or lonely. This is the Priory’s National Day of Service. In its second year, more than 200 Members in cities from coast to coast turned out to put the mission of the Order into action.

Cameron Oxley has been promoted to Bailiff Grand Cross. This is the most senior grade within the Order, awarded to those who have demonstrated the utmost integrity, loyalty, and devotion to the Order of St John.

It was with great sadness that we received the news of the passing of Mr Clembert Nathaniel Powell, the former Commissioner of St John Ambulance Jamaica, in January 2024.

We’re delighted that our Chancellor, Tom Budd, and Cameron Oxley, Chancellor of the Priory of the Order of St John Ambulance Australia, were able to visit the St John Ambulance Solomon Islands team in January.

Following the recent news of His Majesty The King’s health, our Lord Prior Prof Mark Compton has written a letter to His Majesty The King.

St John Ambulance Cymru’s annual Defibruary campaign is back for another year, with the aim of training even more people in lifesaving first aid skills during the month of February.

We spoke with Vincent Tholo, from St John Malawi, where they have been developing strategic partnerships in their local communities to strengthen the impact of their work.