Boy Scouts participate in Northbrook interfaith walk on Sunday

The Northeast Illinois Council of Boy Scouts of America will hold its first Walk of Faith, an interfaith event promoting deeper understanding of one's own faith and the faith of others.

In these turbulent times the Boy Scouts of America continue to encourage young men and women (venturing is coed) to practice their faith while being tolerant of other faiths and cultures. This is an important part of the foundation of Scouting.

The interfaith walk will take place on Sunday, April 29, in Northbrook. Scouts will check in between 11 and 11:30 a.m. at the Islamic Cultural Center of Greater Chicago, 1800 Pfingsten Road. From there, it proceeds to Congregation Beth Shalom, then to St. Giles Episcopal Church, concluding at the Northbrook Leisure Center at 3:30 p.m.

At each location, Scouts will view the house of worship and learn about that faith from religious leaders. They will also have the opportunity to have an interfaith discussion, furthering their understanding of the similarities and differences among the faiths.

For information, contact Cary Schmidt, at (224) 515-6235 or caryschmidt1@gmail.com.