NexGenPro

Girl Guides drops God from promise

2017-01-19T00:00:00

girlguides_medium.jpg

Girl Guides has taken the radical step  of revising its promise of allegiance – dropping a historic vow to love and serve God. Following a consultation  with members, the 102 year-old  organisation has maintained the pledge  ‘to serve my queen and community’, and now includes a promise to ‘be  true to myself and develop my beliefs’. The move is expected to broaden membership of the largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women in the UK, which currently has 546,000 members. 

This article is for subscribers only - SIGN IN  here

18153_1_473580

If you want to read more, subscribe now for instant access to 1000s of resources, advice, ideas and support for anyone involved in family, youth and children’s ministry.

PLUS receive a weekly newsletter to keep you up to date with what’s new, what’s seasonal and what’s in the news!

If you are already a NexGenPro subscriber, SIGN IN     

 

Subscribe Now!