Motto & Emblem
The motto of the Boys Brigade is 'Sure and Steadfast'. It is taken from the bible, the book of Hebrews, Chapter 6, Verse 19:
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, sure and strong. It enters behind the curtain in the Most Holy Place in heaven..."
The emblem of the Boys Brigade is an Anchor with a cross, as shown in the banner above. The original emblem was just the anchor. In the 1920s, the Boys Brigade joined with the Boys Life Brigade (who had the emblem of a red cross) and the two emblems were amalgamated.
Object
The object of the Boys Brigade is "The advancement of Christ's kingdom among Boys and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness."
Company Charter
As a member of the 1st Uxbridge Company of the Boys’ Brigade you are expected to:
We expect the boys NEVER to:
Click here to download a printable file of this charter.
The motto of the Boys Brigade is 'Sure and Steadfast'. It is taken from the bible, the book of Hebrews, Chapter 6, Verse 19:
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, sure and strong. It enters behind the curtain in the Most Holy Place in heaven..."
The emblem of the Boys Brigade is an Anchor with a cross, as shown in the banner above. The original emblem was just the anchor. In the 1920s, the Boys Brigade joined with the Boys Life Brigade (who had the emblem of a red cross) and the two emblems were amalgamated.
Object
The object of the Boys Brigade is "The advancement of Christ's kingdom among Boys and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness."
Company Charter
As a member of the 1st Uxbridge Company of the Boys’ Brigade you are expected to:
- Come to Section meetings as regularly as possible — every week if you can.
- Make an effort to attend Church Parades regularly.
- Wear correct Uniform to all your Section Meetings and Church Parades as determined by the Company.
- Arrive on time for all meetings.
- Bring your games kit to all Section Meetings.
- Behave properly, showing kindness and consideration to other boys.
- Obey the Company Rules and special event rules and the instructions given to you by the staff.
- Be cheerful, helpful and courteous at all times.
Be truthful and honest at all times. - Set the best example you can to other boys, and the public, act in a manner, which will bring credit to yourself, the Company and The Boys’ Brigade.
- Play fairly in all games.
- Always do your best.
We expect the boys NEVER to:
- Swear or use abusive or racist language.
- Fight, kick or punch any other boys or members of staff.
- Steal.
- Bully, or make fun of any other boy.
- Sulk or throw tantrums.
- Bring banned items to Section Meetings.
- The use of Mobile phones will be strictly controlled.
- In return for the boys keeping their side of this charter, the staff will do their best to:
- Keep all the rules you are expected to keep.
- Prepare interesting, exciting, educational and fun activities for you.
- Organise outings and holidays for you.
- Teach you about Jesus and help you grow up to live a good Christian life.
- Listen to you and help you when you have a problem.
Click here to download a printable file of this charter.
