NLAS

05/21/2026

The Lutheran Religious Recognitions videos are now available as YouTube videos.
[1] Religious Recognitions for Lutherans 2026 -> https://youtu.be/2Tl7pcp7EuA
[2] How Do I Get the Lutheran Religious Recognitions 2026 -> https://youtu.be/ir2lRahCOis

05/09/2026

NLAS is pleased to announce that you can now complete your registration through our secure online storefront hosted by P.R.A.Y. at https://nlas.org/about/join-nlas/ The traditional paper application is also available.

HELP SUPPORT AND PROMOTE LUTHERAN SCOUTING BY JOINING NLAS Join us in advancing Lutheran faith-based programs within Scouting and other youth organizations nationwide. As a member, you’ll play a vital […]

05/09/2026

The Spring 2026 edition of Lutheran Scouting has been posted to nlas.org athttps://nlas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NLAS-Spring-2026.pdf
(The corrected volume number is Volume 33, number 4.)

05/08/2026

Here’s how it’s done. Good job! 👍

05/02/2026

NLAS has announced nominees for the 2026-2028 NLAS Executive Board.
President-Elect – Rick McClelland
Secretary – Phillip Rauscher
Treasurer – Tom Miller
Member-at-Large – James Whitehead
Member-at-Large – Kevin Westly
Biographies for the nominees are published in the Spring 2026 issue of Lutheran Scouting. Current registered members will be asked to vote via email ballot in May 2026.
The current President-Elect Ben Wheeler will assume the position of President at the next Annual Meeting later this year. New to the Board, but not an elected position, Phil Jensen will be appointed as Membership Chair.

05/01/2026

Need Girl Scout help. There will be an interfaith service at 4:15 - 4:50 PM on July 23, opening day of the Girl Scout Unite event in Washington, DC. A call is out for participation from Lutheran Girl Scouts. It will obviously be short at 35 minutes for the event. Do we have any Girl Scouts attending the event who would like to participate?

04/27/2026

Focus on reverence with Scouts Read Sacred Texts

https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2026/04/27/focus-on-reverence-with-scouts-read-sacred-texts/?utm_source=Aaron+on+Scouting&utm_campaign=59b869923c-AOS_RSS_NEWSLETTER&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d5c9b37448-59b869923c-10932769

04/27/2026

There's more to celebrate! NLAS member Brian J. Valentino of CST 13 (Monmouth Council) to receive Silver Antelope Award at Scouting America National Annual Meeting.

04/23/2026

Phil Jensen of CST 4 will receive the Silver Antelope award at the Scouting America National Annual Meeting on May 13. Phil has been a consulting member of the NLAS Executive Board since the last Annual Meeting and is designated to become a member of the NLAS Membership Committee. Congratulations to Phil!

04/22/2026

Jason Noland, a friend of NLAS and all Protestant faith groups, will receive the National Duty to God award at the Duty to God Breakfast at the Scouting America National Annual Meeting on May 14.

Cultivating Faith Nationwide: Jason Noland Receives the 2026 National Duty to God Award
Scouting America is proud to recognize Jason R. Noland as a recipient of the 2026 National Duty to God Award. This honor distinguishes those who work selflessly to prepare youth for life by perpetuating the legacy of a Scout’s duty to their Creator.
With over 18 years of service to the movement, Jason’s impact spans from local units in the Greater St. Louis Area Council to critical national leadership. As the CEO of P.R.A.Y. (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth), he has spent nearly a decade equipping millions of Scouts and non-Scouts with the resources and emblems needed to grow in their faith.
A member of St. Joseph Church in St. Charles, MO, Jason's faith is the "engine" that drives his "servant’s heart". Beyond his professional role, he serves as the Chair of the National Emblems and Literature Sub-committee, where he meticulously ensures that religious emblems for all faith groups are age-appropriate and meaningful. Jason also serves on his council’s Religious Relationships Committee.
A recipient of the Baptist Good Shepherd and Catholic St. George Awards, Jason is widely respected as a bridge-builder, working tirelessly with diverse traditions to help them find footing in sharing their foundations with youth and adults. Whether teaching courses at Philmont or mentoring volunteers, Jason breathes life into the Scout Law.
Please join us in celebrating Jason Noland for his profound dedication to the spiritual lives of Scouting youth across the nation.