Today we celebrate Saint Francis of Assisi! May the saint of Joy and Simplicity guide our wolf cubs and wolvets on the path towards God :) 🙏

Back home from the leaders' training weekend in Luxembourg, where general commissioner Bernadette made her RS commitment a couple of month after general commissioner Vincent made his RS Departure. By their example, they are showing the way for the red branch progression of their leaders. Red branch progression + pedagogical training are an excellent way of becoming a good scout leader :-). The weekend ended with a gathering of all the units and the blessing of the leaders. I saw a lot of enthusiasm to lead the association into the future! Well done to you all! Nathalie

In Ukraine, Marichka and Maksym decided to say "I do" in the middle of the forest! After all, what better place to ... "tie the knot" fot these two Europe scouts leaders 😉 👰🪢🤵🏻 Our heartfelt congratulations go to these two who have decided to live their lives to the fullest. We wish them a long and happy life together, and may God bless the family they are building together 🙏💕

The former general commissioner of Ireland, Adrian R. Fernandes received his Dominican habit on September 14, the blessed day of the Glorious Cross. We are happy to be able to accompany him in our presence and in prayers with the Scouts of Europe Community of Ireland and friends of the UIGSE. Jean-Luc, president of UIGSE and Isabelle, assistent of the federal commissioner were present to witness Adrien's new commitment.

The Belgian Rover Red Branch is launching the third edition of a pilgrimage to Avioth on All Saints' Day. Because of our DNA, it is written in us that the Rover Scout of Europe will continue to open new roads to Compostela. As our French brothers have done for 48 years on the roads around Vézelay, it is our turn to continue on these roads through the Via Arduina, a pilgrimage route that leads from the Belgian-French Ardennes to Vézelay. Avioth 2023: a pilgrimage with all the ingredients for success. A beautiful region to walk in, pretty villages to cross, carefully prepared and prayed Masses, talks on fire and a vigil of adoration that rises up. But you will also find all the characteristics of the Road : joy, good humour, good food, friendship and brotherhood, which we hope to experience year after year in the European dimension. You are invited to reserve the dates of 2 November to 5 November 2023 to walk together towards Avioth. Dear Brothers Rovers, we count on you and hope to see you soon. For any information: [email protected]

This weekend, Bishop Marc Aillet of Bayonne in France joined the Community of Men. He took his Road Departure together with another leader and another priest. He had been asked to be present and give the blessing, and it reminded him of his own progression as a rover. So he decided to continue what he had begun! Following his example, let us remember that we are always progressing, every day of our lives, on our road to holiness.

Towers, elevated tents, wood kitchen and.. wait, is this a jail? Pictures from the scouts of @skaucieuropypoznan (Poland) @skaucieuropy_pl And you, what did you build this year? Send us your bestcamp construction's pictures and we will share them for all Europe to see!

In life, sometimes you have to dare to take the plunge and not be afraid to get wet! Change doesn't come from those who keep their feet dry and stay on the couch. At the beginning of this year, don't be afraid, come with us and experience the true adventure of life! ;) Many scout groups are waiting for you all around Europe... Pictures from Skauci Europy w Radomiu @skaucieuropy_pl

When a troop leader entrusts his boys to his successor after 4 years of service... @9e_montagne_toulouse @agse "If you want to be a leader, Think about those who will be entrusted to you, If you slow down, they stop. If you weaken, they falter. If you sit down, they lie down. If you criticize, they demolish. But… If you walk in front, they will pass you. If you give your hand, they will give their skin. And if you pray, then they will be saints." Michel Menu #scouts #leaders #mountains

For the 30th time, Polish rovers from @skaucieuropy_pl will set off on the pilgrim trail leading to the Sanctuary of the Holy Cross.⚜️ Rovers from *ALL EUROPE* are invited to this extraordinary anniversary edition! More info in the epic video below 👇👇 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=206964455475769 Or on the website 👇👇 https://sw-krzyz.skauci-europy.pl/

Eurocamp, life in its purest form! 🔥🔥 Here is the testimony of an Ukrainian guide who participated in a Eurocamp this summer 🙂 "I’m offering my hand to brothers in Europe (lyrics from the Ukrainian translation of scout promise song ) With this motto , free patrols of Ukraine together with guides from Poland , France and Lithuania experienced an andventure called Eurocamp , which was the first one . Spent precious moments together , competed in the olympics , were full in the cooking contest and shouted our best at the evening campfires . Cried while saying goodbye , gave our last things for an exchange and promised to see each other once more . Such different temperaments and customs, yet such identical scout spirit which will be missed for sure . Thanks , dear to heart free patrols , that for 3 years I am not afraid to embark on any adventure and climb any mountains together . And thank you to all the guides and leader team of France , Poland and Lithuania for a chance to grasp inspiration and light up everything around us hand in hand . If you ask me to describe this Eurocamp, I would say that it’s life in its purest form. Life which has a place for victories and failures, happiness and sadness, an explosion of emotions and time in silence, where all the people are madly close to you and whom you have long called family. It was a camp where you felt heard and understood and where thunder woke you up at 7 am along with air siren , adding a feeling of home . It was a camp where a loud song echoed throughout the forest, and the sparks of the fire complemented every moment. Eurocamp is a camp that gave four countries the opportunity to gather in one forest, people with different interests, thoughts, feelings, temperaments, united by a common idea and one great love for their organization. In a short time, it seems we have become a big family with common jokes, reasons for joy and sadness. And great happiness could not only take something from that life, but also give a little to those little green hearts which make us feel alive. Nataliya Andrusiak" @scouts_europe_fr @skaucieuropy_pl #camplife #fraternity #scouts #EuropeUnited

Don't hesitate to ask your group's Religious Advisor if he knows about it - all priests serving in our movement are invited to Rome on 28 and 29 December 2023! Pre-registrations (to express interest or simply to receive more information) are open at https://forms.gle/WyDjrNakXCiUojpK7 #uigse #Priests #Pilgrimage #Catholic #Scouts