WHAT IS IT AND WHY COME?

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​European Student Festival will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate Christian unity amidst our cultural diversity with students from all over Europe. Join us as we discover God's purpose for the University through discipleship experiences, seminars, times of prayer and worship, fellowship and fun activities!

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LET'S MAKE KINGDOM COME TOGETHER

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The theme of ESF is KINGDOM COME and our main speakers will take us on a journey through the Gospel of Matthew. They will be joined by many exceptional teachers and leaders as we focus on discipleship that impacts the rest of our lives.The festival gathers students from over 40 European countries.

Together, we celebrate unity in our cultural diversity. We will explore God‘s purpose for us at the university: what is God‘s plan for my studies? How can I make an impact there as a Christian? 

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WHY CALL IT A FESTIVAL?

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Because it is summer, it is time for beach, sports, arts, and an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful location in Latvia. There will be students from all over Europe and we have an entire week to make friends and enjoy great fellowship and rich conversations.  

Extroverts will enjoy the activities and diversity of people, introverts will have time for solitude, time with God in the prayer room, or reflecting through a piece of art or in the nature. There are also elements of a typical conference: excellent Bible teaching from the book of Matthew, small groups, seminars, and workshops. 

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KINGDOM COME: DISCOVERING THE PERSON OF JESUS  

 

We will explore the Gospel of Matthew which presents Jesus as the new king introducing a new kingdom. We will dive into the beauty of Jesus with his many facets, his authority and power.

 

Jesus invites us to be his disciples but he is more than a master who calls us to obey. He is a loving Saviour who gives his life for us. He is also the Son of God who conquered death. He promised to provide us with everything we need to bring God‘s kingdom to this world. 

Through Bible teaching, small groups and fellowship, we will discover what that looks like for us as individuals and as national movements.

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MAIN SPEAKERS: Jared Michelson & Laura Gallacher

*More speakers and seminars to be announced soon!

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SEMINARS, such as:

• Practical discipleship 

• Impact through servant leadership 

• What is the Gospel – the Good News?

• Gospel in the digital age

• Seeker Bible Study

• Sharing the Gospel with your friends

• The reliability of Scriptures

• Creation Care & Environment

• Sexuality & Identity

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REGISTRATION 

Fill out the form below to register for the event.  It includes the necessary information to make the festival a great place for you, such as accommodation type, dietary restrictions, arrival, and special requirements. Once you register, we ask you to pay the deposit of € 50 to BCSU (БХСС) with reason for payment "ESF 2025" to secure your spot. 

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***Please note that to participate you need to be below 31 years old on the dates of the event and be able to communicate in English!

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PRICE TIERS 

The price is € 229 until 15 February 2025.

• € 229,- (Early Bird until 15 February 2025)

• € 259,- (Standard until 15 June 2025)

• € 289,- (Last minute until 15 July 2025)

Price can differ based on what accommodation you select during the registration process.

***Scholarships are available for students in need.

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**Please note that these prices don't include travel to and from the location which will cost around € 300 for plane tickets and the price for bus/train/taxi to Jelgava. 

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ARRIVAL

If you are arriving by plane, select RIGA International Airport (RIX), take a bus (no. 22) to the Riga Central Station or Bus Station. If arriving by bus, destination is Riga Bus Station.  

Take a bus, train or taxi to Jelgava (44 kilometres, 45 minutes by train, 55 minutes by bus). See maps here.

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Date of arrival: 16 August 2025 (on time for opening evening)

Date of departure: 22 August 2025 (any time)

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ACCOMMODATION 

We offer different accommodation types to match your budget and preferences. We offer: 

• a bed in a dormitory (2-4 people per room) with shared bathroom 

• a spot in a classroom with shared bathrooms (mattress and bedding needed) 

• tent space on school grounds (tent, mattress and bedding needed) 

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GET INVOLVED

-BE A PART OF THE IMPACT 

To make this conference a wonderful experience to everyone involved, we need your help! Join us and play your part to make Kingdom come to Jelgava, Latvia as we join with hundreds of students from all over Europe. 

-PRAY WITH US 

Prayer goes before everything we do and we want you to partner with us for praying for this conference. 

-WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS:

• Music, Arts, Sports

• Technical support

• Translators (French, Spanish, Italian, etc.)

• Security and order

• Setting up and clearing up

• many more volunteers are needed

Please contact:
(viktorija.krasovska@ifesworld.org)

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