The United Methodist Church mainly through the United Methodist Men organization has long been an advocate and sponsor of scouting. The motivation for this involvement is summed up in the following quote from the UMM Foundation website.
“The mission of the church is to reach out to those within the community, receive them as they are, relate them to God, nurture and equip them, and send them back into the community in order to make the community a more loving and just place in which to live.”
White Plains UMC is and has actively been “on board” through its support of the following scouting organization. You are urged to view their websites for more information.
Scouts BSA Troop 210B and Troop 210G
The Scouts BSA program achieves the objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness. Troop 210B (Boys) and Troop 210G (Girls), supported by United Methodist Men, believes in getting out and having fun. The troops camp each month. Camping provides a great environment to learn Scoutcraft, develop leadership skills, and learn about the world around us. Scouts BSA is available to boys and girls who are ages 11 – 18, or have completed 5th grade and are at least 10 years old, or who have earned the Arrow of Light Award in Cub Scouts and are at least 10 years old. Prospective Scouts and their parents may contact Chris Brewer, Scoutmaster, T210B or Kay Burgess, T210G for information on joining the troop or find additional information at www.troop210.com.
Day/Time: Mondays, Set-up 6:45 PM, Meeting 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Christian Life Center – Christian Life Center, downstairs classrooms
Contact: Chris Brewer, cmbrewer177@hotmail.
Cub Scout Pack 120
Cub Scouting is a family-oriented program designed to fit the needs of young children. Cubs learn and follow the Scout oath and law, becoming trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent young men. In the process, they have fun, find new friends in a safe environment, and live the motto, “Do your best.” Elementary school children, grades K – 5, are welcome.
Day/Time: Den meetings – 1st and 2nd Mondays of each month, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Pack meetings – 3rd Monday of each month, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Committee meetings – 4th Monday of each month, 7:30 – 8:30 PM, usually offsite (invitation sent out)
Location: Christian Life Center – In the downstairs classrooms
Contact: Jim Lathan, Jim.lathan65@gmail.com
We also host several Girl Scout and Brownie Troops at WPUMC.
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