Scout Sunday is an observance of the connection between the BSA and its religious-oriented chartering partners. It's held each year on the Sunday preceding the anniversary of Scouting in America (February 8). So "officially" it's February 8, but large church organizations can schedule this day any day in February. The United Methodist Church (organization) has officially scheduled it for February 14.
As part of our commitment to giving back to our Chartered Organization, our units (Troop 1910, Crew 1910, Ship 1910, Pack 1910 and Troop 1920) would generally provide volunteers at each of the services held on a specific Saturday and Sunday of each year to continually recognize the impact of Scouting within the church body of Keller UMC.
Youth would be greeters/ushers to help recognize and demonstrate our commitment to the Scout Law being Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Cheerful and, most importantly, Reverent.
Participation as a volunteer at our Chartered Organization (or at your home religious institution) on Scout Sunday would qualify Scouts to receive the Scout Sunday patch pictured above. However, we are still in a holding pattern this year to know what we're able to do. I will be communicate our involvement in observance of Scout Sunday at Keller UMC.
(Participation can be as much as wearing your full Scout uniform to service at your home church if you're not able to serve in another way.) We are considering a service project to commemorate this date but will be communicating information as it's determined by church officials.
Stay tuned.
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