Community Center Lumina Nord
Community Center Lumina – Nord
The second community center is located in the ‘Nord’ neighborhood, on the other side of the city of Codlea. Economically and socially, this is a more affluent neighborhood than Colorom. We notice that the involvement of mothers here is greater and that adults generally seem more developed. Nonetheless, there is also a significant need for extra attention to social-emotional and spiritual education in this neighborhood. Many children are often alone, hanging out outside, receiving little attention at school, and largely having to fend for themselves.

Program
Children
At Lumina Nord, we started our activities on November 1, 2024. On Thursdays, we have a children’s club for younger children, and on Fridays, we have one for older children. We are pleasantly surprised by the number of enthusiastic children that quickly come to Lumina. The children’s club is growing very rapidly. During the children’s club, there is an emphasis on (Biblical) education. A new theme is addressed weekly. Tania approaches this in a practical way, making it understandable and applicable for the children. A typical club afternoon usually consists of time for free play, followed by a story and a related craft activity.
Youth
The youth group started on November 7, 2024, and needs time to grow. In the initial phase, the focus is primarily on building relationships and trust with the teenagers. We achieve this by creating a homely and inviting atmosphere, where personal attention is central. Meanwhile, games are played, including a game of darts.
Expanding
We are actively working to expand our network to connect with enthusiastic and motivated volunteers who can support us. This will allow us to further expand the activities in the community centers.