Supporting Scouts and Guides Worldwide

The Scouting movement has its roots in the understanding that, no matter where you go, youth have essential needs and desires. They want to be heard, to learn, to grow, and to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Who will listen has a context. What they learn has a context. The areas of growth have a context. And certainly, what they are a part of has a unique context.

For over a century, Scouts and Guides have provided young people with opportunities to explore faith, service, and leadership in ways that honor their local communities while connecting them to a global fellowship. Within The United Methodist Church, this partnership is especially powerful. Scouting and Guiding embody values of integrity, compassion, and responsibility—values that resonate deeply with the Wesleyan tradition of faith expressed through action. It is not just about learning scripture but about becoming the Bible others can read.

By supporting Scouts and Guides worldwide, The United Methodist Church affirms its commitment to nurturing the next generation. These programs help young people discover their voice, develop resilience, and practice servant leadership. They remind us that discipleship is not confined to church buildings but lived out in camps, service projects, and friendships across borders. Service projects and change in communities and the world are a hallmark of this youth movement.

In every troop, patrol, and unit, youth are learning to care for creation, to respect diversity, and to serve others. When the Church stands alongside them, it strengthens a movement that is shaping leaders who will carry forward both the spirit of Scouting and the mission of Christ.

To support Scouts and Guides is to invest in a future where faith and service walk hand in hand—where young people are empowered to grow into adults who listen, learn, and lead with courage and compassion.

Are you ready to invest in those who will transform the world?