National Day of Prayer-Scouts and Youth Read Sacred Texts 2025

Attention Mississippi Valley Council Scouts: Join the National Sacred Texts Reading Event! 
Coordinated by the Greater St. Louis Area Council 
May 1–7, 2025

Why Participate?

✅ Earn Recognition: Celebrate with an exclusive 3″ embroidered patch and durable vinyl stickers (Order Here).
✅ Advancement Credit: Fulfills Duty to God requirements for all Scouting ranks (Cub Scouts to Venturing).
✅ Global Connection: Join 3,600+ youth worldwide in 2024—from Nigeria to Singapore!

Key Details

📅 When: Anytime during May 1 (National Day of Prayer) to May 7, 2025
📍 Coordinator: Greater St. Louis Area Council (national lead)
📢 Our Role: Mississippi Valley Council is proud to promote and support this cross-council effort!

How to Join

1️⃣ Register Scouts/Youth:
➔ Registration Form
No fees • Open to all units and families

2️⃣ Volunteer Locally:
Help spread awareness by:
• Sharing the 2025 promo video at troop meetings
• Posting Scout Flyers on community boards
• Tagging posts with #SacredTexts2025

3️⃣ Order Supplies:
Patches/stickers ship directly to your address:
🛒 Order Portal
Deadline: April 15, 2025 (for May 1 delivery)

Event Impact

Last year’s historic results:
• 800+ hours of sacred text reading
• Participation from U.S. military bases overseas
• First-time readers discovering faith traditions

New for 2025:
➔ Open to all youth organizations (Scouts, faith groups, community clubs)
➔ Flexible scheduling to respect family/unit needs

Mississippi Valley Council Support

We encourage:
• Unit leaders to add this to May activity calendars 📅
• Scouts BSA/youth to read with siblings or interfaith friends
• Families to submit photos for council social media highlights

Questions?
Contact the Greater St. Louis coordination team:
📧 scoutsreadsacredtexts@gmail.com

For More Information

Visit: SCOUTS AND YOUTH READ SACRED TEXTS WORLDWIDE 2025 | Greater St. Louis Area Scouting

“A Scout is Reverent. By participating, we live the 12th Scout Law together.”