Pictured from left to right, beginning in the top row, are: Troop 440 leaders James Martinez, Ryan Kearney, Steven Thau and Gian Portanova; from left in the middle row: Nicholas Alappat, Matthew Capps, Patrick Martinez, Daniel Ruggiero, Michael Kearney, Nicholas Doran and Tyler Wood; and in front: Lincoln Pearce, Donovan Ross, Israel Gopee and Michael Alappat. Photo provided by Steven Thau/Troop 440.
Boy Scouts from Troop 440 Monroe joined together with Cub Scouts from Pack 148 in Woodbury to celebrate Scout Sunday on Feb. 5.
This event, which is open to all scouts regardless of their faith, was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Monroe and was officiated by pastor, the Rev. David Rider.
Scout Sunday is a day that is meant to mark the founding of the Scouts in the United States. Observation varies by unit and locale. Scouts go to their places of worship in uniform and help with the service.
In the United States, scouting has been used by churches, temples, synagogues, and many other religious organizations as part of their youth ministries. Approximately 50 percent of all Scouting units are chartered to religious groups. These observances offer an opportunity for congregations to honor Scouts and Scouters, as well as to learn more themselves about the value of Scouting as a youth program.
For more information about joining Scouting, contact Steve Thau, Troop 440 Committee chairman, at Troop440MonroeNY@gmail.com.