In Our Own Way : Living a Scouting Life Through Faith

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.

Praise for In Our Own Way:

''The passion and power of praying in Dr. Edmonds' book will deeply touch readers young and old from all walks of life.'' --Reverend Dr. Tony Richie, Pentecostal representative in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue and Member, Commission of the Churches on International Affairs of the World Council of Churches

''In Our Own Way is an inspiration. This book is in the best tradition of Scouting and the best tradition of America.'' --Rabbi Gary Greenebaum, U.S. Director, Department for Interreligious Affairs, The American Jewish Committee

''In Our Own Way is an amazingly comprehensive collection of prayers from major religions around the world skillfully arranged to meet the needs of every Scout and Scouting unit.'' --Mark Hazlewood, Executive Director, Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.)

''In Our Own Way is a powerful reminder that our Scouting youth represent a rich tapestry of religious, ethnic and cultural diversity in our country.'' --Reverend Dr. Gwynne Guibord, Officer of Ecumenical and Interfaith Concerns, The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, California and Consultant for Interfaith Relations, Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, The Episcopal Church

''What a wonderful work! This collection of prayers from various faith traditions will be of great benefit to those who seek the roots of Scouting in the divine virtues.'' --Monsignor James Patrick Moroney, Executive Director, Secretariat for the Liturgy, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

''Here is a great resource of prayers and praying. In Our Own Way will be useful to individuals and groups searching for the words to use. Yet it is also more: it is helpful as an instrument of teaching and formation.'' --Reverend W. Douglas Mills, Ph.D., Associate General Secretary for Dialogue and Interfaith Relations, General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns, The United Methodist Church

''In Our Own Way exemplifies the Scouting ideals of self-sacrifice and service for all people. It is a beautiful celebration of diversity and ecumenism and will inspire hope in us all.'' --Daisy Khan, Executive Director, American Society for Muslim Advancement

''Dr. Edmonds has made an important contribution to those enduring pursuits as boys grow to become men.'' --Reverend Michael E. Livingston, President, 2006 to 2007, National Council of Churches USA and Executive Director, International Council of Community Churches

''In Our Own Way is a phenomenal expression of ecumenism through the sharing of prayers in differing faiths.'' --Reverend Dr. Daryl B. Ingram, Secretary, Christian Education, African Methodist Episcopal Church

''With this book, Dr. Edmonds shows all Scouts that there is a common thread of prayer that exists between different religions and yet each of them can maintain its own individual character.'' --Dr. Bhupendra Hajratwala, President, North American Hindu Association