Forum '26
Between 28.02 and 03.03 our National Forum takes place - a time that brings together students from different cities in Bulgaria for several days, completed with conversations, reflection and many shared experiences.
From the very first day, the desire and joy of the students to be together is visible. You have the opportunity to get to know each other, build new friends and spend valuable time together in small groups, led by our Varnavs.
Many of the participants shared that the forum was engaging, fruitful and even exceeded their chosen expectations.
The program included inspiring sessions and practical workshops that challenged students to think more deeply about their faith and the way they live every day. They were encouraged to ask themselves questions such as "How do I see the truth with new eyes?", "How do I remember important truths?", "What is spiritual navigation?"
Students also had the opportunity to participate in an evangelism workshop, where they practiced how to share their faith in a natural and meaningful way with their peers. They were then purposefully divided by city to plan how they wanted to act on their universities after returning home.
The forum was also a time for fun and relaxation - games, late-night conversations, walks and lots of laughter. For many of the students, it was a refreshing time - a reminder of what is important, as well as an opportunity to break away from everyday life and focus on their relationships with God and others.
Many described the experience as transformative, refreshing and challenging. For others, it was a time of grace - an encouraging and instructive experience with friends.
There were also those for whom the forum was a revealing and enriching experience - a moment in which they learned a lot and took important steps towards growth in faith.
The forum was truly an encouraging, challenging, emotional, adventurous and educational time. God is very merciful and loving to the Bulgarian Christian Students' Union! Glory to Him for the mission He has for the lives of students in Bulgaria!
Personal testimonies of the participants:
"Even if we do not see Christ physically or do not feel Him, HE is still among us and working!!! And when the time comes and we realize that He has always been and will be around us - we also realize His love, His mercy, His patience! I know that when I have doubts, I can remember the things that I know for sure are the Truth!"
"God craves communion with us. We needed to remember the basics in the life of a Christian - a conversation in prayer before Him, the joy of knowing Him and that He loves us, that He desires a personal relationship with us."
