THE CONFLUENCE empowers high school youth to discover how they are uniquely gifted to create a more just and sustainable world by exploring the intersections of their story, God鈥檚 story, and the world鈥檚 story. Join us for a weeklong residential experience during which we will:
- Build intentional community
- Develop meaningful relationships
- Practice vocational discernment
- Engage in theological inquiry
- Explore spiritual practices
- Learn through experiences and relationships in the Twin Cities
Open to all youth who have completed 9th鈥�12th grades.
COST: The cost is $400/participant. Participants are responsible for transportation to and from 麻豆区.
AUGSBURG SCHOLARSHIP: Students who decide to attend 麻豆区 as a full-time student will receive a minimum $22,000 麻豆区 scholarship for up to four years.
Here鈥檚 what 2024 participants had to say about The Confluence:聽
God has called me to hear and amplify the voices of people around me so they can be heard. God has allowed me to have an open mind and respect those around me, which will help me help God mend the universe. The Confluence has taught me about my faith and about who I am. It has shown me the lives of other people and has impacted me in massive ways. In listening to and lifting up the stories of others, I will ensure that every voice contributes to God鈥檚 mending of the universe.
鈥� Vera Bezemer
While I was at The Confluence the things I learned about my story were that God’s wonderful plan is through self-learning and understanding beauty. First of all, I had a strong feeling of direction and purpose, I鈥檝e also discovered tenacity and inner strength. My faith has helped me go through life鈥檚 obstacles and come out stronger by providing consolation and support. Finally, I鈥檝e grown more capable of interacting and communicating with others. This new journey with God gave me the possibility to be empathetic and compassionate toward both myself and others.
鈥� Gabriel Niola
The Confluence me inspir贸 y me abri贸 los ojos a un mundo de posibilidades en la cual tuve la oportunidad de conocer a nuevas personas y nuevas culturas se que tal vez Dios me est谩 llamando a reparar este universo por que hay personas que lo necesitan. Necesitan mi ayuda porque hay personas malas que discriminan o hacen el mal lo cual yo deber铆a de intervenir y hacerles entender que podemos vivir en un mundo donde las personas no sean maltratadas por su color su religi贸n 鈥� Y pienso que puedo ayudar a este universo a ayudar a incluir a todas las personas y hacer entender que las personas ”con m谩s poder” no pueden abusar de los dem谩s.
The Confluence inspired me and opened my eyes to a world of possibilities in which I had the opportunity to meet new people and new cultures. I know that maybe God is calling me to repair this universe because there are people who need it. They need my help because there are bad people who discriminate or do evil, which I should intervene and make them understand that we can live in a world where people are not mistreated because of their color, their religion … I think I can help this universe to help include all people and make it understood that people ”with more power” cannot abuse others.
鈥� Daykell Navarro聽
QUESTIONS?
Gretchen Roeck, Program Director
roeck@augsburg.edu
612-330-1412
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