The Tool for Retaining Young People

European Protestant churches from nine countries participated in an international research on confirmation work. We talk with one of the participating researchers about his thoughts on confirmation and keeping young people involved in the church.

07/09/2016

címkék: youth mission, interview

New Focus, Same Commitment

Following a June meeting with Swiss Interchurch Aid (HEKS), HEKS and RCH have signed a memorandum of commitment for another three-year country program in Hungary.

05/09/2016

címkék: HEKS, partnership

You Welcomed Us Into Your Kingdom

The RCH has recently published an English translation of a popular interview series done highlighting the work of Roma youth, mission workers, pastors, and artists within the RCH.

31/08/2016

címkék: roma ministry

NYA Through International Eyes

The Church of Scotland’s National Youth Assembly recently took place and two women from Hungary were in attendance to see how the NYA works in influencing the progress of the wider church.

25/08/2016

címkék: CofS, youth ministry, youh

Serving with an Open Heart

The RCH’s American intern recently visited our partner church, the Evangelical Church in Greece, to learn more about their aid work with refugees.

11/08/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, evangelical church in greece, refugee

This is a Holy Place

In an effort to learn more about the Scottish Mission in the lives of Hungarian citizens during the 175th Jubilee year, the RCH recently spoke with János Horváth about his emotional and trying times as a political prisoner in the Mission School.

11/08/2016

címkék: anniversary, horvath, interview, 175, scottish mission

A Practical Faith

In celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Scottish Mission in Budapest, the RCH talks with Rev Ken MacKenzie, former Minister at the Mission, to hear about his time in the congregation.

08/08/2016

címkék: anniversary, rch, interview, 175, scottish mission

A Family of Faith

In celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Scottish Mission in Budapest, the RCH talks with Rev. Njeri Wagana Hughes, current Associate Minister at the Mission, to hear about her time in the congregation.

29/07/2016

címkék: anniversary, rch, interview, 175, scottish mission

Love Does Build Up

A group of 12 volunteers from Myers Park Presbyterian Church (USA) visited Budapest in July to work at an English camp put on by St. Columba’s Scottish Mission and the Kalunba charity. Court Young, Mission Coordinator at MPPC, recently wrote this reflection about her team’s time in Hungary.

27/07/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, scottish mission, refugee

Window to God

After attending a 10-day ecumenical gathering in early June, Eszter Feke reflects on her time in Germany.

19/07/2016

címkék: josefstal, youth ministry

God is the Same Around the World

A youth delegation from the HRC, including members from Romania, Ukraine, and Hungary, recently participated in the Canada Youth International Visitor Program of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.

15/07/2016

címkék: youth mission, presbyterian church in canada, partnership

Lovingly Challenging

Rev Chris Ferguson, General Secretary of the WCRC, was recently invited to address the HRC’s General Convent in Slovakia and then continued on to Budapest to talk with the RCH.

12/07/2016

címkék: world communion of reformed churches (wcrc), chris ferguson, general convent, wcrc

Faithful in our Calling

In celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Scottish Mission in Budapest, the RCH talks with Rev Zoltán Tarr, former Associate Minister at the Mission, to hear about his time in the congregation.

11/07/2016

címkék: anniversary, rch, interview, 175, scottish mission

Culinary Fundraising for Roma Kids

An After School project managed by the Reformed Church in Pilisvörösvár relies on the funds raised by selling soup and sweets at the Szimpla market to support their summer camp for disadvantaged children.

07/07/2016

címkék: roma ministry

General Convent met in Slovakia

The General Convent of the Hungarian Reformed Church announced in its meeting in Kosice, Slovakia that a new translation of the Second Helvetic Confession is on its way. Rev Chris Ferguson, General Secretary of WCRC, was also present at the meeting.

01/07/2016

címkék: confession, hungarian reformed church (hrc), general convent, world communion of reformed churches (wcrc)

Eight Years of Unity

The end of May marked the eighth year of the uniting of the Hungarian Reformed Church (HRC) at the Constituting Synod that took place on 22 May 2009 in Debrecen.

28/06/2016

címkék: unity day, hungarian reformed church (hrc), bridge of love

Determined to Serve in Budapest

In celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Scottish Mission in Budapest, the RCH speaks with Rev Susan Cowell, former Associate Minister at the Mission, to hear about her time in the congregation.

27/06/2016

címkék: anniversary, rch, interview, 175, scottish mission

WCRC Statement on the Referendum on Britain’s Membership of the EU

In light of the recent UK Referendum vote, the RCH stands in solidarity with the WCRC and our partners in the UK.

27/06/2016

címkék: referendum, brexit, world communion of reformed churches (wcrc)

Renewed Commitment for Cooperation

The historic partnership between HEKS and the RCH continues as members of both organizations gathered in Budapest June 23-24 to discuss their ongoing partnership work in the region.

24/06/2016

címkék: HEKS, partnership

“Have No Fear” – Churches Call for Intensified Efforts

Remembering World's Refugee Day, CEC has issued a press release on their recent high-level consultation in Lunteren.

20/06/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, conference of european churches (cec), refugee