Scout Sunday

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Some organizations choose the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as the date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting.  For others, Scout Sunday is celebrated on the second Sunday in February

Scouting America allows chartered organizations to celebrate Scout Sunday on any day in February that best serves the chartering partner. It is permissible for a local church to celebrate on the day most acceptable to the pastor and congregation.

 

Purpose & Significance

• Duty to God: Highlights the 12th point of the Scout Law, "A Scout is Reverent," according to Aaron on Scouting and Scouting America.
• Community Recognition: Shows appreciation for the sponsoring religious organization and raises awareness about Scouting within the faith community, say NCCS-BSA and Scouting America. 

 

Activities & Participation

• Attend Services: Scouts, Scouters, and families attend services together, often in uniform, as noted by Scouting America and Scouting Magazine.
• Active Roles: Scouts can serve as ushers, lectors, greeters, or present religious awards, according to Scouting America and NCCS-BSA.
• Displays: Units might set up informational tables or displays in the church foyer, says Scouting America and Scouting Magazine.