Explore Jesus’ teachings in Szeged’s Life-Tree Workshop for adults—monthly Bible-based reflection with music, stories, and questions. Educators and parents welcome. Guided by Mária “Marcsi” Novák at Alsóváros Parish.
when: 2025.12.11., Thursday
where: 6700 Szeged, Mátyás tér 26.
Szeged hosts an open spiritual self-knowledge group for adults, inviting anyone eager to explore and share Jesus’ teachings. The sessions delve into the Bible using the Life-Tree Map, a handcrafted guide to Jesus’ life featuring 32 locations. Each stop pairs passages from the four Gospels with songs, questions, and stories to deepen reflection. Religion and ethics teachers, educators, and parents are welcome; the map and storytelling work beautifully at home, too. Contact person: Mária Novák. Venue: Alsóváros Franciscan Parish (Alsóvárosi Ferences Plébánia), Szeged. Address for inquiries: 6700 Szeged, Mátyás Square (Mátyás tér) 26.
How It Works
Titled Life-Tree Workshop – Jesus’ Parables, the open group meets monthly on the second Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Guided by Marcsi Novák, participants use the Life-Tree Map of Jesus’ life to navigate their own inner journeys. Price: $15.50 per person per session.
Upcoming Dates
– 2025-12-11, Szeged
– 2026-01-08, Szeged
Give it a try—newcomers welcome. Total listings: 55.
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Pros
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Good value at about $15.50 per session, so low-risk to try
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Friendly, small-group vibe that welcomes newcomers and English-speaking travelers interested in Christian spirituality
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Easy schedule planning: monthly on the second Thursday, 5:30–7:30 p.m., with listed upcoming dates
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Szeged is a pleasant, walkable university city with decent cafes and a relaxed vibe before/after the workshop
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Venue (Alsóváros Franciscan Parish) is a known landmark; taxis and local trams/buses make it simple to reach from the city center or train station
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Great for educators, parents, and religion/ethics teachers looking for practical, story-based tools you can reuse at home
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Unique “Life-Tree Map” format offers a structured way to reflect on the Gospels—something you won’t find in most U.S. church adult ed programs - Not really kid-focused: it’s for adults, so families with young children may need a sitter
Cons
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Jesus-focused workshop is niche; outside religious travelers, it’s not a mainstream international draw
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Szeged is less famous to foreign tourists than Budapest, so you’ll need to plan an extra train/bus or rental-car leg
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Sessions may involve Hungarian; while facilitators might help, English speakers could miss nuance without basic Hungarian or translation
