Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide

Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide is an event to encourage youth to read their sacred texts in conjunction with the U.S. National Day of Prayer.

Our second annual Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide event far exceeded expectations. Held during the week of May 1, 2025 (National Day of Prayer week), the event saw remarkable growth in participation and engagement.

Participation Growth

• 5,680 Scouts and youth participated (compared to 3,672 in 2024) — a 54% increase

• 2,365 total hours of reading (compared to 855 hours in 2024) — a 275% increase

• Most participants read at home with their families

Expanded Outreach

This year, we broadened our invitation beyond Scouting organizations to include all youth groups that share a faith in God. As a result, we welcomed participants from:

• 4-H

• American Heritage Girls

• Knights of Columbus

• Campfire

• Girl Scouts

Global Reach

The event spanned 43 U.S. states and 14 international locations, including Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Germany, Guam, India, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Nigeria, Okinawa, Puerto Rico, Uganda, and Palestine.

Faith Community Participation

Scouts from diverse faith backgrounds participated, representing traditions including: AME, Baháʼí, Baptist, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian, Christian Scientist, Community of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Eastern Orthodox, Global United Methodist, Hindu, Interfaith, Islamic, Jewish, Lutheran, Native American, Non-denominational, Presbyterian, Protestant, Sathya Sai, Sikh, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Unitarian Universalist, United Church of Christ, and United Methodist communities.

Looking Ahead

Given this year's tremendous success, we will continue the event in 2026. The National Day of Prayer falls on May 7, 2026, so participants will read sacred texts throughout that week. We invite all Scouts. Scouters and youth-serving organizations to join us!