P.R.A.Y.

Today is the final day of Girl Scouts Unite. We are grateful for the presence of these Protestant partners and Interfaith friends who have collaborated for months to help fortify the Girl Scout experience with ongoing opportunities to grow and participate in their promise “To Serve God.” From the interfaith service to support in the exhibition hall, Thank you AAMES Scouting Connection, Buddhist Churches of America, EOCS - Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting, National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting, NLAS, and United Methodist Scouting!

It’s rare for us to have the PRAY Board together but yesterday was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share, and strategize. Thanks for all of your time and talent. We are truly grateful. L-R Ginny Hill, CEO (Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey), Jason Noland, CEO PRAY, Tracy Keller, CEO (Girl Scouts Colonial Coast), and Brian Newberry, CEO (Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho)

It has been a busy first half of activities at Girl Scouts Unite. Thousands of members and leaders have descended on Washington DC to explore the activities and events in the exhibition hall. Come see us (AAMES Scouting Connection, NLAS, United Methodist Scouting)in booth 1830!

Important Announcement from PRAY

Please note that the PRAY office will be closed from Friday, July 17th through Sunday, August 2nd while our staff attends and supports religious recognitions at Girl Scouts Unite and Scouting America’s National Jamboree.

Here is what you need to know during this time:
Support: We will have limited access to phone and email, but we will do our very best to return your inquiries as soon as possible.
Shipping: Order shipping is temporarily paused and will resume on Monday, August 3rd.

We truly appreciate your patience and understanding! If you are attending either of these incredible events, please stop by our booth or tent to say hello!

Heading to the National Jamboree? Make sure to add Tent AP-08 to your must-visit list!

Stop by the Duty to God and Country program area to connect with PRAY (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth). Whether you are a Scout looking to explore your own faith or a leader wanting to bring faith-based emblems back to your home unit, there is something for everyone.

Here is what you will find at Tent AP-08:
- Support for the "Scouts Read Sacred Texts" initiative
- Information on Protestant religious recognition and emblems
- Resources for all partner faith traditions within Scouting America
- Expert advice for leaders on connecting and promoting religious awards

Don't forget to check the master schedule once you arrive for the full listing of daily and weekend worship services offered throughout the Summit.

Come join us and strengthen your Duty to God!

Calling all Girl Scouts Unite attendees!

Discover the connection between faith and Girl Scouting at the Exhibition Hall! Alongside our partners AAMES Scouting Connection, NLAS, and United Methodist Scouting, PRAY will be hosting Booth 1730. Our friends from Buddhist Churches of America, National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), and the National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting will be there too! present. Stop to learn more about these faith traditions, their recognition for Girl Scouts, and activities throughout.

Mark Your Calendar:
Come to the Interfaith Sharing session to connect, share, and learn together.
July 23rd | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Washington Convention Center, Room 147 B

We look forward to welcoming you! Ready to join us? Let us know in the comments!

"I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts."
-Psalm 119:45

In observance of Independence Day and the semiquincentennial, the P.R.A.Y. office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd.

However you celebrate, have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

The GSUSA Interfaith Committee needs your help. We will be sponsoring an Interfaith Service at Girl Scouts Unite. Join us on Thursday July 23rd at 4:15 pm in room 151B of the Washington Convention Center.

Girl Scouts from many faiths will be presenting on behalf of their tradition. Currently we are looking for Girl Scouts from the Buddhist, Eastern Orthodox, and Jewish faiths to participate. If you have members that will be present as part of the convention and would be interested in sharing an aspect of their faith, please reach out to [email protected] so their participation can be coordinated. Thank you in advance!

Today our friends who follow the traditions of the Orthodox Christian faiths will celebrate Easter, the resurrection of Jesus. It is the most important holiday in the Orthodox calendar.

In Orthodox churches, Easter occurs after Passover and the first full moon of spring.

Christos anesti!