Family & Reverence Adventure Night

By Edward Francis | November 21, 2025

Greetings Pack 337 Families,

This week’s Pack meeting was centered on two important aspects in Cub Scouting—Family and Reverence. This adventure helps our Scouts understand the importance of caring for one another, appreciating the support of their community, and showing respect for the beliefs and traditions of others. It was a meaningful evening filled with thoughtful stories, creativity, and reflection.

We were honored to have two special speakers who shared powerful messages with our Pack:

Brad Clarey is the Committee Chairman of Troop 337. He is also a member of the leadership team at North Star United Methodist Church. He spoke about the many ways the church supports the community by engaging in outreach efforts and service. For example, he spoke about the Baby Grace program that provides material, emotional, and spiritual support for families with young children. He helped our Scouts see how organizations like North Star play a vital role in caring for others.
Andy Fazel shared his family’s deeply personal experience after their tragic house fire in early 2024. He talked about the unexpected needs that arise after disaster—things we often don’t consider, like how the Red Cross helped him replace his eyeglasses even though his insurance wouldn’t cover another pair that year. They also assisted with prescription refills that weren’t yet eligible for renewal. Andy emphasized how incredibly supportive neighbors were and reminded our Scouts that being helpful doesn’t always require donating through an organization—anyone can make a difference simply by caring for others.

After hearing from our speakers, the Scouts worked on two craft activities connected to their adventure:

First, each Scout drew a picture of a family holiday tradition and shared it with their den leaders. This allowed them to express the unique ways their families celebrate together.
Next, the Scouts created kindness cards for someone of their choosing. These were either “get well soon” cards, “miss you” cards, or “thank you” cards. Many Scouts chose to make heartfelt thank-you cards—an encouraging sign of how much they appreciate the people in their lives. Hopefully these cards were delivered or sent to those loved ones to spread the kindness.

Each den then broke off for additional reflections and discussions. The Bears and Webelos had meaningful conversations about different religions. They explored both similarities and differences. This reinforced the idea that respecting others’ beliefs is an important part of being reverent.

To finish the Reverence adventure, each family must participate in an activity that demonstrates reverence. These could have already been done before the meeting. This can include:

Attending a religious service.
Attend a memorial service. This can be a service that is hosted by an organization for any number of things (e.g. Veterans Day memorial service) or as simple as visiting a cemetery and placing flowers on a loved one’s grave
Participating in another event that encourages reflection, respect, or honoring others

Another great option is the Ten Commandments Trek. It’s an annual event in Kansas City that offers a guided hike. The hike includes stops at various faith communities to learn about their beliefs and traditions. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to explore reverence in a broader community context. (Please note: registration is required for the trek.)

The Heart of Reverence

As we think back on the evening, we reflect on the true meaning of reverence. In Scouting, reverence goes beyond faith itself. It means respecting the beliefs, traditions, and experiences of others, even when they differ from our own. Reverence is shown through kindness, understanding, gratitude, and the willingness to support those around us.

Thank you to all our families for participating with such openness and sincerity. Nights like this help us grow not only as Scouts, but as a caring community.

Yours in Scouting,
Edward Francis
Cubmaster, Pack 337