Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs unionistes de France
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The Éclaireuses et éclaireurs unionistes de France (EEUdF, approximate translation Unionist Guides and Scouts of France) are a Protestant Scouting
and Guiding
organization in France
. The association serves 4,275 members and is affiliated to the Fédération du Scoutisme Français
; it is also a member of the Protestant Federation of France
.
, and the Unions Chrétiennes des Jeunes Filles, the YWCA
, where the first Protestant Scout and Guide units were started in the years 1910 to 1912.
The Protestant Scout association Eclaireurs unionistes de France was founded in 1912; the Guides joined the Fédération Française des Eclaireuses (French Guides Federation) on its foundation in 1921. Both organizations were among the founders of the Fédération du Scoutisme Français (Federation of French Scouting) in 1941.
The Fédération française des eclaireuses, which rejoined non-denominational, Jewish and Protestant units, became the Fédération française des eclaireuses unionistes in 1964, when the non-denominational groups merged with the Eclaireurs de France
and the Jewish with the Eclaireurs israélites de France
.
In 1970, the Eclaireurs unionistes de France and the Fédération française des éclaireuses unionistes merged, forming the Fédération des éclaireuses et éclaireurs unionistes de France (FEEUF). This federation was renamed to Éclaireuses et éclaireurs unionistes de France in 1995.
Since 2008, the EEUdF cooperates with the other Protestant Scouting organizations within the Protestant Federation of France: Fédération du Scoutisme evangélique français(with Éclaireurs Evangéliques de France, Les Porteurs de Flambeau (Salvation Army
), Flambeaux et Claires Flammes, and Royal Rangers
) and Jeunesse Adventiste (Pathfinders
).
The EEUdF runs an active Sea Scout
section.
Promise
Cub Scouts: Avec l'aide de toute la Meute, je promets de faire de mon mieux pour:
Scouts and Guides: Je promets de faire tout mon possible pour:
Rovers Scouts and Ranger Guides:Je promets de faire tout mon possible pour :
Law
Cub Scouts:Chaque Louveteau, chaque Louvette dans la bonne humeur, fait de son mieux, respecte les autres, et vit l'Aventure de la Meute.
Scouts and Guides: Une Eclaireuse, un Eclaireur:
Rovers Scouts and Ranger Guides: Chaque Aînée, Chaque Aîné
Scouts and Guides: Sois prêt(e)!
Rovers Scouts and Ranger Guides: En route!
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
and Guiding
Girl Guides
A Guide, Girl Guide or Girl Scout is a member of a section of some Guiding organisations who is between the ages of 10 and 14. Age limits are different in each organisation. It is the female-centred equivalent of the Scouts. The term Girl Scout is used in the United States and several East Asian...
organization in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. The association serves 4,275 members and is affiliated to the Fédération du Scoutisme Français
Scoutisme Français
The Fédération du Scoutisme Français is an umbrella organization that combines the efforts of the several Scouting and Guiding associations in France and also represents the Scouting movement in French Guiana, Martinique, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, New Caledonia, Réunion, Wallis and Futuna and...
; it is also a member of the Protestant Federation of France
Protestant Federation of France
The Protestant Federation of France is a religious organisation created on 25 October 1905, which united the principal Protestant Christian groupings in France.-Federation:...
.
History
The adjective "unioniste" in the association's name refers to the Unions chrétiennes de jeunes gens, the French YMCAYMCA
The Young Men's Christian Association is a worldwide organization of more than 45 million members from 125 national federations affiliated through the World Alliance of YMCAs...
, and the Unions Chrétiennes des Jeunes Filles, the YWCA
YWCA
The YWCA USA is the United States branch of a women's membership movement that strives to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership and power in order to attain a common vision—to eliminate racism and empower women. The YWCA is a non-profit organization, the first of which was founded in...
, where the first Protestant Scout and Guide units were started in the years 1910 to 1912.
The Protestant Scout association Eclaireurs unionistes de France was founded in 1912; the Guides joined the Fédération Française des Eclaireuses (French Guides Federation) on its foundation in 1921. Both organizations were among the founders of the Fédération du Scoutisme Français (Federation of French Scouting) in 1941.
The Fédération française des eclaireuses, which rejoined non-denominational, Jewish and Protestant units, became the Fédération française des eclaireuses unionistes in 1964, when the non-denominational groups merged with the Eclaireurs de France
Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs de France
Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs de France is an interreligious and coeducational Scouting and Guiding association in France. The first interreligious Scouting groups in France were founded in 1911, and interreligious Guiding started in 1914; both movements merged in 1964 forming the EEdF...
and the Jewish with the Eclaireurs israélites de France
Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs israélites de France
The Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs israélites de France is a Jewish Scouting and Guiding organization in France. It was founded in 1923 and serves about 4,000 members...
.
In 1970, the Eclaireurs unionistes de France and the Fédération française des éclaireuses unionistes merged, forming the Fédération des éclaireuses et éclaireurs unionistes de France (FEEUF). This federation was renamed to Éclaireuses et éclaireurs unionistes de France in 1995.
Since 2008, the EEUdF cooperates with the other Protestant Scouting organizations within the Protestant Federation of France: Fédération du Scoutisme evangélique français(with Éclaireurs Evangéliques de France, Les Porteurs de Flambeau (Salvation Army
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian church known for its thrift stores and charity work. It is an international movement that currently works in over a hundred countries....
), Flambeaux et Claires Flammes, and Royal Rangers
Royal Rangers
Royal Rangers is a worldwide ministry of the Assemblies of God and is designed to provide youth with challenging activities while providing them with Christian instruction. Royal Rangers International is open to participation of both boys and girls, while the US only allows boy participation in...
) and Jeunesse Adventiste (Pathfinders
Pathfinders (Seventh-day Adventist)
The Pathfinder Club is a worldwide program organized and directed by the Youth Department of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church...
).
Emblem
The emblem mirrors the evolution of the association. It is the old EUdF emblem enriched with a trefoil in the center to symbolize the merger with part of the PFF (girls) in 1970, lily flowers symbolizing the presence of boys. Until 1995, the logo included the word "federation" (again because of the merger with the FFE).Program
The association is divided in three age-groups called "branches"; local units should work in all three branchs:- Branche cadette: Louvetaux/louvettes (Cub Scouts) - ages 8 to 12
- Branche moyenne: Eclaireurs/Eclaireuses (Boy ScoutBoy ScoutA Scout is a boy or a girl, usually 11 to 18 years of age, participating in the worldwide Scouting movement. Because of the large age and development span, many Scouting associations have split this age group into a junior and a senior section...
s/Girl Guides) - ages 12 to 16 - Branche aînée: Aînés/Aînées (Rover Scouts/Ranger Guides) - ages 16 to 19
The EEUdF runs an active Sea Scout
Sea Scout
Sea Scouts are members of the international Scouting movement, with a particular emphasis on water-based activities, such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and rowing. Depending on the country and the available water these activities are on lakes, rivers or sea in small or large ships. Sea Scouting...
section.
PromiseScout PromiseSince the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law. The wording of the Scout Promise and Scout Law have varied slightly over time and from country to...
Cub Scouts: Avec l'aide de toute la Meute, je promets de faire de mon mieux pour:
- respecter la Loi et la Charte de la Meute
- connaître Jésus
- aider les autres
- et ...
Scouts and Guides: Je promets de faire tout mon possible pour:
- écouter la parole de Dieu
- me mettre au service des autres
- vivre la loi de l'éclaireur
- et ...
Rovers Scouts and Ranger Guides:Je promets de faire tout mon possible pour :
- vivre l’idéal de la Loi
- donner du sens à ma vie
- m’engager au service des autres
- écouter la parole de Dieu
- et ...
LawScout LawSince the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout Promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law...
Cub Scouts:Chaque Louveteau, chaque Louvette dans la bonne humeur, fait de son mieux, respecte les autres, et vit l'Aventure de la Meute.Scouts and Guides: Une Eclaireuse, un Eclaireur:
- tient parole et ne fait rien à moitié, on pent lui faire confiance,
- réfléchit avant d'agir, est responsable de ses actes,
- vit en équipe, apprend à écouter et à partager,
- développe ses compétences et les met an service des autres,
- respecte, connaît et protège la nature,
- prend soin de son corps et de sa santé,
- conserve bonne humeur et maîtrise de soi, même dans les difficultés.
Rovers Scouts and Ranger Guides: Chaque Aînée, Chaque Aîné
- respecte et entretient son corps, et connaît ses limites
- développe des compétences pour être autonome
- fait des choix exigeants et va au bout de ses engagements
- reste volontaire dans l’adversité
- est solidaire et attentif(ve) aux autres
- fait preuve d’ouverture d’esprit
- témoigne de son cheminement spirituel
- est conscient(e) de ce qu’impliquent ses actes et les assume
- veille sur son environnement et en protège les équilibres.
Motto
Cub Scouts: De notre mieux.Scouts and Guides: Sois prêt(e)!
Rovers Scouts and Ranger Guides: En route!