by Vanguard Contributor | Apr 16, 2018 | LDS-BSA Blogs, The Scout-Led Troop
Although our 12-13-year-old Scouts are not directly affected by the recent changes in “ministering” in the Church, they are definitely affected by the principles underlying these changes. When a historic change in church policy or practice is announced, it is tempting...
by Vanguard Contributor | Feb 8, 2018 | History Highlights, LDS-BSA Blogs
A flag ceremony at an early LDS Boy Scout campout There is no religious side to the movement. The whole of it is based on religion, that is, on the realisation and service of God. —Lord Robert Baden-Powell The Boy Scouts of America gained momentum and popularity...
by Vanguard Contributor | Dec 18, 2017 | LDS-BSA Blogs, The Scout-Led Troop
On May 11, 2017, the First Presidency announced that effective January 1, 2018, the Church will discontinue its Varsity and Venturing Scouting programs for young men ages 14–18. However, the First Presidency letter also states that “young men over the age of 14 who...
by Vanguard Contributor | Oct 23, 2017 | LDS-BSA Blogs, The Scout-Led Troop
In its May 11, 2017 letter announcing the discontinuation of the Varsity and Venture programs in the Church, effective January 1, 2018, the First Presidency stated, “young men over the age of 14 who desire to continue to work toward the rank of Eagle Scout . . ....
by Vanguard Contributor | Oct 6, 2017 | Current Events, LDS-BSA Blogs
Scouting professionals and volunteers—from 12 councils and 7 states—gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah, September 28th through 30th for the LDS-BSA Relationships Seminar. Held each April and October, the three-day event coincides with the general conference of The...
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