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'''Ten Commandments Hike''' is a popular scouting activity of the [[Duty to God Adventures| Duty to God Adventure]] category where it's primary importance is to teach youth about the meaning of [[Duty to God (Scout Oath)| Duty to God]] in the [[Scout Promise| Scout Oath]]. It is most frequently organized at the [[District (BSA)| district]] level. | '''Ten Commandments Hike''' is a popular scouting activity of the [[Duty to God Adventures| Duty to God Adventure]] category where it's primary importance is to teach youth about the meaning of [[Duty to God (Scout Oath)| Duty to God]] in the [[Scout Promise| Scout Oath]]. It is most frequently organized at the [[District (BSA)| district]] level. | ||
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This activity is usually based around a Saturday day-hike of about 2-5 miles long through the town center. This event somewhat resembles a parade, so bring your troop colors. The highlight of the event is to stop at several churches of various denominations. At each stop the pastor of that church gives the youth an explanation about one of more of the Biblical Ten Commandments, and then a brief overview/history of his religion. | This activity is usually based around a Saturday day-hike of about 2-5 miles long through the town center. This event somewhat resembles a parade, so bring your troop colors. The highlight of the event is to stop at several churches of various denominations. At each stop the pastor of that church gives the youth an explanation about one of more of the Biblical Ten Commandments, and then a brief overview/history of his religion. | ||
== Community Relations == | |||
This activity is very effective in building community relations and inter-faith cooperation and unity. It can also have a positive impact on encouraging churches to become charter partners of the scouting program. | |||
== Sample Activities == | |||
* [https://scoutingevent.com/010-10CH17 Grand Canyon Council 2017] | |||
* [http://www.ponyexpressbsa.org/News/10comhikeover Pony Express Council 2017] | |||
* [https://vhcbsa.org/2018-ten-commandments-hike/ Verdugo Hills Council 2018] | |||
* [http://www.latimes.com/tn-gnp-0206-societyglendale-story.html LA Times] | |||
== References == | |||
* [http://scoutingumc.org/scouting-ministry-specialists/scouting-ministry-resources/special-events/10-commandments-hike/ UMC Scouting Ministry] | |||
* [https://www.praypub.org/Data/Sites/1/media/resource-library/promotional-resources/10commandmentpacket.pdf PrayHub] - Ten Commandment Hike Resources | |||
[[Category: Faith in God]] | |||
[[Category: Religion]] | |||
[[Category: Christian Church]] | |||
[[Category: Scout Duty]] | |||
[[Category: Duty to God]] | [[Category: Duty to God]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:51, 11 September 2018
Ten Commandments Hike is a popular scouting activity of the Duty to God Adventure category where it's primary importance is to teach youth about the meaning of Duty to God in the Scout Oath. It is most frequently organized at the district level.
Activity Overview
This activity is usually based around a Saturday day-hike of about 2-5 miles long through the town center. This event somewhat resembles a parade, so bring your troop colors. The highlight of the event is to stop at several churches of various denominations. At each stop the pastor of that church gives the youth an explanation about one of more of the Biblical Ten Commandments, and then a brief overview/history of his religion.
Community Relations
This activity is very effective in building community relations and inter-faith cooperation and unity. It can also have a positive impact on encouraging churches to become charter partners of the scouting program.
Sample Activities
References
- UMC Scouting Ministry
- PrayHub - Ten Commandment Hike Resources