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TO SERVE ... RELIGIOUS RECOGNITIONS CREATED BY THE COMMUNITIES FOR THEIR MEMBERS WHO ARE GIRL SCOUTS

African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Anglican Church in North America Baha’i God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life St. George Cross Unity of Mankind Unity of Mankind Unity of Mankind Service to Humanity

Baptist Buddhist Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life Good Shepherd Padma Padma God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service

Christian Methodist Episcopal (C.M.E.) Christian Science Churches of Christ God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service God and Country God and Country Loving Servant Joyful Servant Good Servant Giving Servant Faithful Servant

Church of the Nazarene Community of Christ Eastern Orthodox God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Light of Path of Exploring Community World Community St. George Chi-Rho Alpha Omega Elias the World the Disciple Together International Youth Service

Episcopal Hindu Islamic God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life St. George Dharma Bismillah In the of Quratula’in Muslimeen

Jewish Lutheran (Mormon) Church of Polish National Lehavah Bat Or Menorah Or Emunah Ora God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life Lamb Christ of Latter-day of God God and Community Bishop Thaddeus F. Zielinski Young Womanhood Recognition

Servant of Youth

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) Protestant and Independent Christian Churches God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service Celtic Cross God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service

Religious Society of Friends () Church Unitarian Universalist United Church of Christ That of God of Friends Emblem Family of God I Live My Faith Mary, the First Disciple The Spirit Alive St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Anne in Life God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service

United Methodist United Pentecostal Church International Unity Worldwide Ministries God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service God and Me God and Family God and Church God and Life God and Service God in Me Light of God Fillmore Youth Award

WWW.PRAYPUB.ORG/PARTNER_GSUSA.HTM We, the members of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, (are) united by a in God…. We believe that the motivating force in Girl is a spiritual one. -Preamble, Constitution of Girl Scouts of the United States of America

The following national organizations have created religious recognitions to encourage girls to grow stronger in their faith. The Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. has approved of these programs and allows the recognition insignia to be worn on the official uniform, but each religious organization develops and administers its own program. Check with your council store or contact the religious organization directly to obtain the curriculum booklets.

African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Christian Science Jewish Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B St. Louis, 63123; 1-800-933-7729 St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 33 Central Dr, Bronxville, NY 10708-4603 St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org (914) 738-3986 e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org / http://christianscience.com/youth e-mail: [email protected] / www.njcgs.org http://quakerscouting.org Anglican Church in North America Churches of Christ P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B Members of Churches of Christ for Scouting Lutheran Roman Catholic Church St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 401 Cypress, Ste. 406, Abilene, TX 79601 P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B Local diocesan office or National Federation for e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org (325) 370-1679 / www.goodservant.org St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 Catholic Youth Ministry, 415 Michigan Ave. NE, Ste. www.anglican-scouting.org email: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org / 40, Washington, DC 20017-1518 Attn: Orders Clerk www.nlas.org (202) 636-3825 / e-mail: [email protected] / Church of the Nazarene Baha’i www.nccgscf.org / www.nfcym.org P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B (Mormon) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Baha’i National Center, Office of Education & Schools, St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 1233 Central Street, day Saints Unitarian Universalist e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org Young Women’s and Primary Organizations Evanston, IL 60201-1611 Unitarian Universalist Association ATTN: Bookstore Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (847) 733-3492 / e-mail [email protected] Community of Christ 25 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108 76 N Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 www.bahai.us/community-life/spiritual-education World Community Program Series (617) 742-2100 Ext 102 or 1-800-215-9076 1001 W. Walnut, Independence, MO 64050-3562 Ages 8-11 call (801) 240-2391; Ages 12-18 call (801) 240-2141 Baptist (816) 833-1000 or (800) 825-2806 United Church of Christ www.cofchrist.org/OnlineResources/ P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B WorldCommunity/worldcommunity.asp Polish National Catholic Church P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 email: [email protected] National Committee on Scouting St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org Polish National Catholic Church e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org www.baptistscouters.org Eastern Orthodox 11 Everette Pl., Wayne, NJ 07470 P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B 973-694-9457 e-mail: [email protected] United Methodist Buddhist St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B National Buddhist Committee on Scouting e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org / St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 www.eocs.org Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 415 42nd Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403 P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org / ph. (650) 574-4527 / fax (408) 756-3288 Episcopal St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 www.umcscouting.org e-mail: [email protected] P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org http://bcascout.webs.com/index.html St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 United Pentecostal Church International e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B Hindu St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org North American Hindu Association St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org 847 E Angela St., Pleasanton, CA 94566 e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org (925) 846-3811 / e-mail: [email protected] / www.naha.us Unity Worldwide Ministries Protestant and Independent Christian PO Box 610, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 Christian Methodist Episcopal (C.M.E.) Islamic Churches (816) 524-7414 / email: [email protected] / P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B Islamic Committee on Girl Scouting P.R.A.Y. , 11123 S. Towne Square, Ste. B www.unity.org/emblem St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 31 Marian St, Stamford, CT 06907 St. Louis, MO 63123; 1-800-933-7729 Email: [email protected] / www.praypub.org (203) 359-3593 / www.nicgs.com e-mail: [email protected] / www.praypub.org

How do we get started on these programs? 1. Girls must obtain the specific booklet for their religion. 3. Families should talk to their religious leaders and show them the • Check with your council store or contact the religious organization directly booklet before beginning any program. (see list above). • Most programs require that they be completed under the auspices of that • Each girl needs her own booklet to document progress. religious organization. • Some offer adult manuals for counselors and mentors. • Many programs require a religious leader’s signature. 4. Girls must complete the requirements, obtain the proper signatures, 2. Parents should review the program guidelines. and follow the instructions to order the recognition or pin. • Some programs require that girls be official “members” of the religious • These recognitions or pins are not available in your Girl Scout store (follow the institution. instructions in your booklet). • Age/grade requirements vary from program to program. • The award should be presented in a meaningful ceremony, preferably in the girl’s • Each program sets its own guidelines as to who may serve as counselor. Some religious institution. programs require to serve as counselor, other programs allow parents or • The award can be presented at anytime of the year. (Don’t forget: Girl Scout other family members to serve as counselor. Sunday/ is in March.)

Need help in making a presentation on religious awards? Find sample scripts at www.praypub.org. AUGUST 2012