Being Planned for June, 2026
INTERFAITH UNDERSTANDING CONFERENCE INFORMATION SHEET
Make International Friendships Here to Last a Lifetime!
SPONSORS: Hungarian Unitarian Church, David Ferenc Unitarian Youth Association & UUWYN
DATES: June 23-29, 2026 LOCATION: Kolozsvar (Cluj-Napoca), Romania (Transylvania Region)
ELIGIBLE: Youth & Young Adults (YYA) (14-29) and Adults who work with YYAs, Religious Educators and Clergy welcome
NEAREST AIRPORT: Cluj-Napoca: Easy connections through Munich or Istanbul
Book flights as early as possible for the best rates
SCHEDULE:
June 23 (Tuesday): Arrive/check in
June 24 -25 (Wed-Thu): Sightseeing
June 26-27 (Fri-Sat): Conference Sessions
June 28 (Sunday): Service & Relax
June 29 (Monday): Departure
SUBJECT OF SESSION/THEME:
Theme: Interfaith
Subject of Sessions: Issues that matter to Youth & Young Adults (YYA), including interfaith understanding and
dialogue, interfaith relationships, sessions on worship, spirituality, examining prominent Unitarians such as Ralph
Waldo Emerson, Michael Servetus, UU history, social media optimization, exercises of well-being, diverse and
multicultural speakers and panelists from other faiths, service projects & youth exchange programs.
COSTS: (Local means you live in Hungary or Romania; international means anywhere else)
Food/Housing Included at Janosz Zsigmond Unitarian Highschool Dormitory (Recommended for Richness of
Experience)
International Adult $395 Local Adult $195 International YYA $295 Local YYA $95
Housing Arranged by Attendee but Food Included
International Adult $295 Local Adult $95 International YYA $195 Local YYA $45
- Prayer Room: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=jzsuk&set=a.1184953473431795
- Main Conference Room: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=jzsuk&set=a.1173953207865155
- House of Religious
Freedom: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=149891464231866&id=100076330392403&rdid=at6O
WHY VISIT CLUJ NAPOCA
- Rich Culture & History
- centuries-old churches, medieval buildings & UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Vibrant arts scene: numerous cultural events, museums & galleries
- Transylvania International Film Festival (TIFF), Untold Festival, and Electric Castle
- Nightlife: clubs, bars, music festivals, film festivals Cluj offers a youthful and energetic atmosphere
- Beauty of Land: Forests, Rolling hills, lakes – so much natural beauty!
- Amazing Food: many restaurants, cafes & bakeries; local & international fare
- Student Life: University town; youthful vibe
- Surroundings: Great base for exploring nearby castles, salt mines, and historical villages