Promise Fulfilled

An interview with the Presiding Bishop István Szabó, about the Christmas story and what it means that God started a new history with humankind through the death and resurrection of the Saviour.

16/12/2015

címkék: presiding bishop, interview, christmas

Coming to Hungary for Jesus

“We gave our hearts to Jesus; we changed our country for a religion which is about love, forgiveness, and peace. It was worth it to convert.” A refugee family from Iran shares the story of their conversion to Christianity and how they spend the Christmas season.

16/12/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, refugee

The Importance of Encouragement

During this time of expectant waiting in Advent, enjoy the theological reflections of the Very Rev. Dr. Ivan Patterson and Mrs. Maureen Patterson, of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as they look back over their last few months in Budapest.

14/12/2015

címkék: presbyterian church in ireland (pci), interview, partnership, Synod

Helping Despite Uncertainty

Every migrant in Hungary has a unique story; the RCH sat down recently with one such migrant to hear about his life in Hungary.

10/12/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, refugee

72 Hours of Action

Around the country, 8,000 people joined in the ecumenical volunteer time of action called “72 hours – No Compromise” between in October.

07/12/2015

címkék: youth ministry, youth

Churches on the Frontline of Integration

The European Commission convened a Dialogue Seminar focussed on looking beyond the immediate humanitarian crisis.

03/12/2015

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

Peter Bukowski became honorary doctor in Debrecen

The Reformed Theological University of Debrecen welcomed Peter Bukowski, the former moderator of the German Reformed Alliance, as an honorary doctor.

25/11/2015

címkék: debrecen, reformed alliance

A Visit to Istanbul

A delegation of the Transtibiscan Reformed Church District visited Istanbul and met with His Holiness Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.

23/11/2015

címkék: delegation, Transtibiscan Reformed Church District

RCH Synod Elected New General Secretary

On 18 and 19 November, members of RCH Synod met for the second ordianry session since the New Synod was constituted in April 2015.

20/11/2015

címkék: Synod, partner churches, general secretary

God doesn’t want to stop at aid, He invites us all into His home

Between the 25th and 27th of September, the Reformed Church in Hungary held a National Roma Mission Conference titled “You blessed us, You redeemed us, You welcomed us into your country.”

19/11/2015

címkék: roma ministry

Statement of the General Convent on the European Migration Crisis

The Presidium of the General Convent issued a statement on the European migration crisis on 11th November 2015.

13/11/2015

címkék: statement, hungarian reformed church (hrc), refugee

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"

In October, a conference organized by the Protestant Federation of Journalists (PRÚSZ) under the title "What was given by the Reformation to Europe or the World?" took place at Károli Gáspár University of RCH.

09/11/2015

Consultation on Human Trafficking

About twenty delegates and experts from European churches and social organizations met from October 22nd to October 24th in Hanover to discuss the difficult topic of human trafficking.

05/11/2015

címkék: world communion of reformed churches (wcrc)

Prayer comes first

On the 16th of October, the Youth Prayer Night in the Carpathian Basin was held for the fifth time. The goal of the vigil was for the youth to experience unity in their own communities.

02/11/2015

címkék: interview, youth ministry, youth, hungarian reformed church, prayer night

“European Solidarity Must Be Strengthened”

Today 35 bishops and church leaders from 20 countries gathered in Munich, Germany to discuss the refugee situation and the role of the churches in Europe.

02/11/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, world council of churches (wcc), refugee

Moving Past the Hostility

“Not everyone can be automatically accepted, but, instead of speeches of hate, calm words and a clear framework are needed.” We continued the conversation with the colleagues of RCH Refugee Ministry about the event of the last few months.

28/10/2015

címkék: interview, refurgee ministry, refugee

Refugee Crisis to be Discussed in Munich

The international refugee crisis will be the focus of a consultation to be held on 29 October in Munich, Germany.

28/10/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, world council of churches (wcc), refugee

Roma Inclusion: Exploring the Gender Dimension

Krisztina Nagy, Development Officer of the Roma Mission in Hungary, explores the complexities of working with Roma women.

26/10/2015

címkék: roma ministry

Presbyterian Church in Ireland Visits RCH to Strengthen Ties Between the Churches

In order to strengthen ties between the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the RCH, a conference was held at the Theological Seminary in Budapest, Hungary on the 20th of October.

21/10/2015

címkék: presbyterian church in ireland (pci), partnership, károli gáspár univerity (kre)

CEC on Pilgrimage for climate justice and the UN Climate conference in Paris

CEC has shared a press release on its consultation on Pilgrimage for climate justice and the UN Climate conference in Paris. An RCH delegation led by the Vice-Lay President of our Synod was also present.

16/10/2015

címkék: week of creation, eco-congregation, eco-congregation movement