Uruguay is a country of more than three million people located between Brazil and Argentina in southeastern South America. Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital city, is home to 1.7 million people and a vibrant Globalscope campus ministry.
La Ruta has been reaching out to university students in Montevideo, Uruguay since 2015. Through weekly gatherings such as free lunches, English practice, Bible studies, small groups, and countless conversations, the team intentionally enters the everyday spaces of student life to build authentic friendships and meaningful community.
Since 2016, hundreds of students have walked through the doors of this community. Many have encountered Jesus for the first time, lives have been transformed, and students have chosen to respond to the love of God and begin their own journey of faith.
Our mission is to create a community that reflects the unconditional love of God to every university student in Montevideo and that invites them to explore what it could look like to follow God in their own lives. This work is especially significant in Uruguay, often considered the most secular country in the Western Hemisphere. In a city with more than 100,000 university students, many young people arrive on campus having never experienced Christian community or having had the opportunity to explore faith for themselves.
La Ruta exists to change that. By creating spaces of belonging, honest conversation, and genuine friendship, we hope to see a generation of students encounter Jesus and discover a life shaped by His love.
Ways the team is reaching university students:
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Trivia Lunch: A fun and relaxed gathering centered on community. With free lunch and trivia, students have the chance to connect, laugh together, and build meaningful friendships in a welcoming space with no pressure.
- Un Mate y Un Hello: A unique outreach opportunity where students can practice English through casual conversation. It also fosters cultural exchange and creates natural opportunities to build trust and relationships with new students.
- La Merienda: A meaningful gathering where we intentionally open space for spiritual conversations. We share from our own faith journeys while also listening to our students—their stories, questions, and beliefs—as they explore faith for themselves.
- Alpha Course: The Alpha Course is a series of interactive sessions designed to introduce the basics of the Christian faith in a relaxed, open environment where people can explore questions about life, faith, and Jesus.
- Annual Retreat (El Viaje): A weekend retreat where students step away from the busyness of the city to build deeper relationships and grow in their understanding of God’s word.
