By FFWPU Slovakia
From September 4 to 6, 2026, the city of Nitra, Slovakia, set the stage for a memorable HARP Gathering that brought together 17 participants, including international guests from Poland, Belarus, and Estonia. Designed as an uplifting kickoff to the new academic year, the weekend combined quality fellowship, spiritual encouragement, and vibrant fun.
The event opened with lighthearted icebreakers that set a warm, welcoming tone for all in attendance. Building on this fresh momentum, the group embarked on a scenic hike up a local mountain. Along the trail, participants paired up to discuss meaningful reflective questions, creating space for authentic connection before gathering at the summit to relax and take in the surroundings together.
Spiritual enrichment was a central highlight of the program, marked by a moving testimony from a first-generation member who candidly shared his life story and spiritual journey. The atmosphere then turned festive into the evening with a barbecue in the park, filled with outdoor games, music, and dancing.
The weekend concluded on Sunday with shared attendance at the morning service followed by a communal lunch. Ultimately, the gathering proved to be a precious gift of fellowship, leaving everyone refreshed, deeply connected, and inspired for the school year ahead.