In Our Own Way: Living a Scouting Life Through Faith

by Robert Lee Edmonds

In this brilliant and illuminating work, Dr. Edmonds has assembled the nation's religious leaders from every major world faith tradition, to celebrate the ideals of our Scouting heritage. In Our Own Way is an extraordinarily rich compilation of thoughtfully selected and specially written prayers from over 30 faith groups and denominations that embody Scouting's founding moral principles. It also includes an expansive collection of popular Scout prayers, graces, benedictions and other devotions chosen from historical and contemporary sources spanning a century of the Boy Scout movement. A must have inspirational handbook for every Scout and leader! In Our Own Way is an excellent personal companion and indispensable for use at pack and troop meetings, ceremonies and banquets, Courts of Honor, camps and outings, and leadership training programs. This remarkable treasury of prayers is an important and invaluable guide for anyone wanting to discover, embrace, and share a Scouting way of life enriched through faith, reverence, and devotion. About the Editor Robert Lee Edmonds is a veteran Scouting volunteer.

168 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 2008

Reviews

[R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Our Own Way is a ground breaking tribute to numerous religions and spiritual systems from many of the countries and regions where Scouting is strongest. Drawing on defining and foundation prayers from across the religious spectrum, Robert Lee Edmonds has assembled and produced a vital tool for a Scout's Own Service. This is a work that I will be purchasing again and again for scouts, Scouters, and family members.

This review was the result of a free copy of the first edition provided by the author.

[Patti K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent resource for Interfaith Worship Services for Boy Scouts. I would recommend adding to your Scout library.