Scouts Own Religious Service Resources

Troop 149 Watkinsville, GA

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For an open Troop, or for Troops in camp, I think the Scouts' Own [Worship Service] should be open to all denominations, and carried on in such manner as to offend none. There should not be any special form, but it should abound in the right spirit, and should be conducted not from any ecclesiastical point of view, but from that of the boy. Everything likely to make an artificial atmosphere should be avoided. We do not want a kind of imposed Church Parade, but a voluntary uplifting of their hearts by the boys in thanksgiving for the joys of life, and a desire on their part to seek inspiration and strength for greater love and service for others.

Lord Baden-Powell, 1928

This information was originally compiled by Scoutmaster Paul Matthews to meet the requirements of a Wood Badge Ticket (SR476 2002 - Bobwhite) from what are believed to be public sources.
It is designed to be printed out in whole or part by Troop 149 Chaplain Aides for use on outings.

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