We are the Church That Won’t Draw Lines

In celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Scottish Mission in Budapest, the RCH speaks with Rev Aaron Stevens, current Minister at the Mission, to hear about his time in the congregation.

21/05/2016

címkék: anniversary, rch, Church of Scotland (CoS), interview, 175, scottish mission

A White Book to Document Injustice

With the publication of a new White Book to document the illegalities of property confiscation in Romania, we hope that finally the foundation of our lives may be justice and peace.

18/05/2016

címkék: romania, church/state relations, székely miko high school, miko, székely mikó high school

A Walking Bible

As a child, Attila János Lakatos was diagnosed as having a developmental disability, but now he is a college student who can easily cite professional literature and recite Bible verses one after another.

14/05/2016

címkék: roma ministry, interview

RCH Synod Legally Recognizes the Scottish Mission in Budapest

On May 11, 2016, members of RCH Synod met for the first time in the new year to discuss the legal recognition of the Scottish Mission in Budapest, as well as other topics.

11/05/2016

címkék: anniversary, Synod, 175, scottish mission, CofS

Finding A Place in the Church

Leading up to the five hundredth anniversary of the Reformation, the fifth RCH Youth Assembly took place from April 22-23 in Budapest where participants pondered, “How can I find the merciful God?"

04/05/2016

címkék: youth forum, youth ministry, youth

The university may significantly extend its premises

János Lázár, Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office and Presiding Bishop István Szabó signed a cooperation agreement regarding the ownership of the Károlyi-Csekonics Palace in Budapest.

04/05/2016

címkék: Karoli Gáspár Reformed University, Károli Gáspár Reformed University

Church Planting Partnership

From April 9-19, 2016, a delegation from the Debrecen Reformed University Congregation visited the Reformed Church in America in order to present a report on the growth and success of the University Congregation.

29/04/2016

címkék: partner, debrecen, university chaplaincy, reformed church in america(rca)

The Common Experience of Deliverance

More than three hundred people gathered in the reformed church of Káposztásmegyer for the Hungarian Roma Mission’s Annual Prayer Meeting on the 9th of April.

27/04/2016

címkék: roma ministry

Historic Churches Address March Of The Living For The First Time

This year’s March of the Living marked the first time that commemorative event was addressed by representatives of Hungary’s historic churches.

18/04/2016

címkék: holocaust

HEKS Makes Solidarity Visit to Hungary

Rev. Matthias Herren, Swiss Interchurch Aid (HEKS) secretary for Middle and Eastern Europe, along with other representatives from HEKS, recently made a trip to Hungary.

18/04/2016

címkék: roma ministry

Hungary: In May the Reformed volunteer days of the Carpathian Basin

On the 20-21 of May, thousands of volunteers will gather together in the Carpathian Basin for the 8th edition of Bridge of Love Program – Reformed volunteer days of the Carpathian Basin.

14/04/2016

címkék: eurodiaconia, bridge of love

Everyone Could win with Romology Training

Starting this September, it will be mandatory for all students to learn about Roma studies at the Debrecen Reformed Theological University.

14/04/2016

címkék: roma ministry, interview

Presbyterian Church Takes the Message Home

International partners from the Presbyterian Church (USA) recently visited the RCH on a trip to trace the path of refugees through Hungary, Greece, and Germany. Now, they reflect on what they’ve learned.

14/04/2016

címkék: myers park church, refugee ministry, refugee

Youth are the Future of the Church

The 95th anniversary of the YMCA Transylvania was recently celebrated at the Protestant Theological Institute of Cluj- Napoca.

12/04/2016

címkék: YMCA Transylvania, youth ministry

Bringing Cultures Together

Dániel Szabó, former Lay President of Cistibiscan Reformed Church District, talks about vital initiatives to bridge the gap between Roma and Hungarian societies.

06/04/2016

címkék: roma ministry, róma, roma

Traveling the Path of Refugees

International partners from the PC USA recently visited the RCH to deepen ecumenical ties between the American and Hungarian churches while tracing the path of refugees through Hungary, Greece and Germany.

30/03/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, partnership, presbyterian church in usa (pcusa), moderator, moderátor, refugee

Love is once again made fresh

The Ecumenical Council of Churches and the Hungarian Catholic Bishops' Conference issued a joint Message at Easter.

22/03/2016

címkék: ecumenical council of churches in hungary (ecch), easter

Message from Greece

Reformed church leaders continue their commitment to show solidarity for those fleeing to the EU from conflict zones. Including Rev. Boukis, General Secretary of the Greek Evangelical Church, lately interviewed by WCRC.

22/03/2016

címkék: greek evangelical church, world communion of reformed churches (wcrc), refugee

Building Bridges in the Eighth District

We continue the conversation with Rev István Lakó, Assistant Pastor and Roma Mission Leader of the Reformed Congregation at Salétrom Street about what makes this ministry different.

17/03/2016

címkék: roma ministry

Paying More Attention to Grassroot Concerns

Three years ago, Béla Kató, Bishop of the Reformed Church District in Transylvania (Romania) was installed as Bishop at the church of the Farkas Street in Kolozsvár (Cluj). The RCH recently talked with him about many things that have happened in the last three years, like the problems of his district, the implemented steps to fix these problems, and the plans for the near future.

17/03/2016

címkék: hungarian reformed church, reformed church in transylvania