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The blog of the National Religious Relationships Committee, covering religious emblems, chaplaincy, and Duty to God resources.
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Browse allDuty to God BSA·September 25, 2026Planning an Inclusive Interfaith Worship Service for Fall CamporeesA practical guide for district event chairs and chaplains on planning inclusive camporee worship, featuring service templates and interfaith prayers.
Duty to God BSA·September 22, 2026High School Worship That Hits Home: “Adventures Across the Ages”Series: Protestant Camporee Religious Service Category: District Resources / Older Scout & Venturing Programming Author: Amanda Vogt Engaging High School Scouts in Duty to God For older Scouts BSA members, Venturing Crew members, Order of the Arrow youth, and Senior Patrol Leaders, camporee worship…
Duty to God BSA·September 18, 2026The Chaplain’s Aide Duty Description: A Roadmap for Youth LeadershipA guide for youth leaders and Scoutmasters on the Chaplain’s Aide position, including official Handbook expectations, meeting openings, and service ideas.
Duty to God BSA·September 13, 2026How to Help Scouts Earn Their Religious Knot (Who Approves What?)Ask a room full of Scout parents about the purple Religious Knot patch worn on the uniform, and you’ll often hear the same question: “How does my Scout get that, and who signs off on it?” There is often confusion around who approves faith-based…
Duty to God BSA·September 5, 2026Step-by-Step Guide to the Unit Religious Emblems Coordinator RoleLearn how to appoint, train, and support a Unit Religious Emblems Coordinator in your Scouting pack, troop, or crew to help youth earn faith awards.
Duty to God BSA·August 22, 2026How to Run a Duty to God Den Meeting Without Crossing Faith BoundariesLearn how Cub Scout Den Leaders can navigate Duty to God requirements respectfully while honoring diverse family faith traditions in multi-faith packs.
Duty to God BSA·May 8, 2026100th Anniversary- National Jewish Committee on ScoutingCongratulations to the National Jewish Committee on Scouting on the 100th anniversary of their partnership with Scouting America (previously known as the Boy Scouts of America). Check out Upcoming Events: https://www.jewishscouting.org/njcos-100th-anniversary-events/
Duty to God BSA·May 8, 2026100th Anniversary- Ad Altare DeiCongratulations to Catholic Scouting America on the 100th anniversary of the Ad Altare Dei Religious Emblem! Check out the awesome article they wrote about the occasion. Link: https://catholicscoutingamerica.org/religious-emblems/ad-altare-dei/
Duty to God BSA·May 8, 2026Project Consultants NeededWe need your help with expanding resources for faith-based units, updating our committee’s technology for AI interactions, building YouTube tutorials, and so much more. Do you have 90 days where you could help us with a project? This would be a build it on…
Duty to God BSA·May 8, 20262026 Religious Emblems @ NAMDuring the 2024 National Duty to God Breakfast we were able to recognize five outstanding Scouts and adults from the local area that had recently earned their religious emblem. How does your council recognize emblem recipients?