What is a Scouts Own?

 

The Scout Law teaches, “A Scout is reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.” It is important that Scouts be taught to recognize the beliefs of other Scouts and to respect those beliefs. This respect can be fostered through participating in non-denominational services or devotionals where everyone can demonstrate their duty to God despite differences in beliefs about spirituality. 

A Scout's Own (an interfaith worship service is now the BSA's preferred term) is simply a short program or service where Scouts of all ages and faiths can join together to worship and show reverence to God. These services typically include some thoughts,  poems or inspirational stories, musical numbers and singing,  prayers and sometimes readings from scriptures of different religions.

The Sunday prior to the BSA's anniversary on Feb 8th of each year is designated as Scout Sunday and scouts nationwide are encouraged to make a special effort to demonstrate reverence and to perform their duty to God. This year, Scout Sunday falls on February 6th, 2022 and the Old Ephraim District has decided to provide a special Scouts Own or interfaith worship service. The First Presbyterian Church has offered the use of their building for this event. Scouts of all ages from Cub Scouts to Venturers and their families are invited to attend this event on Sunday February 6, 2022 at 4 pm. We will meet at the First Presbyterian Church at 178 W Center Street in Logan and the service will last about an hour. Uniforms are encouraged and bring your unit flag. There will be refreshments as well. Come join us as we unitedly worship together and rejoice in the hopes and beliefs that are common to us all.