Birth of a Revolution

15 March is a national holiday and day of celebration in Hungary. It is a day to remember the Hungarian revolution in 1848 and subsequent war for independence from the Austrian-Habsburg monarchy rule.

14/03/2013

címkék: holiday, 1848, Hungary, 15 March, revolution

Reformed Christian Church in Serbia Announces Béla Halász as new Bishop

Word has finally arrived from the Reformed Christian Church in Serbia on the church's tumultuous bishop election. Béla Halász has become the bishop of the RCCS now that the final appeal period officially ended with no further appeals.

11/03/2013

címkék: bishop, reformed christian church in serbia, Serbia, election

We All Sit At One Table

The RCH has launched a new visual marketing campaign to remind Hungarian people of the church's presence in society and motivate taxpayers to support the Reformed church when allocating 1% of their annual income tax for churches and NGOs.

06/03/2013

címkék: campaign, 1%

An Ecumenical Response to Annulment of Hungarian Church Law

The Ecumenical Council of Churches in Hungary released a statement on behalf of its member churches in response the Constitutional Court's decision on 26 February that annulled the Law on the Right to Freedom of Conscience and Religion, and on Churches, Religions and Religious Communities.

05/03/2013

címkék: law, church-state relation

Remembering the Innovative and Caregiving Spirit of Rev. Endre Gyökössy

Recently, different memorials have been held remembering Rev. Endre Gyökössy, who introduced psychology and pastoral care to pastoral services in Hungary. The first was held on in the Synod Hall of the RCH and the other at Károli Gáspár Reformed University.

05/03/2013

címkék: in memoriam, gyökössy endre

Redefining Mission

An interview with Dr. Attie van Niekerk of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa. Dr. Niekerk is a founding member and managing director of the NOVA institute. He recently visited Budapest to give a series of lectures on poverty and the redefinition of mission for today's Church.

28/02/2013

címkék: South Africa, interview, Dutch Reformed Church, poverty, mission, Attie van Niekerk

Current Hungarian Church Law Found Unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court declared provisions from the Law on the Right to Freedom of Conscience and Religion, and on Churches unconstitutional and annulled these provisions with a retroactive effect.

26/02/2013

címkék: law, church-state relation

Update on Serbian Election

The Reformed Christian Church in Serbia has released a statement with updates on the state of its bishop election that has been appealed and debated since early January. You can read an interview with bishop nominee Béla Halász following the announcement.

25/02/2013

címkék: bishop election, Serbia, reformed christian church in serbia

Irregular Christian – celebrating the life of author Magda Szabó

Would anyone ever think that Magda Szabó, who wrote about the strictness of Christian upbringing, remembered with thankfulness her years spent in the Dóczy Reformed High School? Read how the internationally famous author never forgot her roots or her Reformed identity.

19/02/2013

címkék: szabó magda, szabo magda

Legacy of the Heidelberg Catechism

An interview with Dr. Ferenc Szűcs, emeritus professor of Systematic Theology at Károli Gáspár Reformed University, on the meaning and importance of the Heidelberg Catechism to the Reformed Church in Hungary as the church celebrates the confession's 450th anniversary.

14/02/2013

címkék: heidelberg cathechism, szűcs ferenc

A Week to Celebrate Marriage

February 10 marked the beginning of Marriage Week international, a project Richard and Maria Kane started in England in 1997. Currently, it is celebrated in 23 countries around the world, including Hungary.

11/02/2013

címkék: richard kane, marriage week, marriage

Still Hope for a Peaceful Resolution in Serbia?

The Synod Council of the Reformed Christian Church in Serbia has decided on the appeals process regarding the recent bishop election in Serbia. The Council agreed to repeal the election results and approved the convening of a Synod meeting.

07/02/2013

címkék: bishop election, Serbia, reformed christian church in serbia

Béla Kató Installed as New Bishop in Romania

Visitors from around the Carpathian Basin and beyond gathered in Cluj-Napoca, Romania to celebrate the election and installation of Béla Kató as the 46th bishop of the Transylvanian district of the Reformed Church in Romania.

05/02/2013

címkék: romania, kató béla, transylvanian church district

Bishop Election Frustrations Continue in Serbia

The voting drama in the Reformed Christian Church in Serbia (RCCS) concerning the election of Béla Halász continues to persist well into 2013. The Voting Committee met again on 28 January, but there was still no official announcement made.

02/02/2013

címkék: reformed christian church in serbia

CEC to hold Extraordinary Assembly in Budapest

The Conference of European Churches (CEC) held a press conference this week to discuss its upcoming General Assembly, which will be held in Budapest on 3-8 July. During this time, Conference members will discuss a possible organization-wide restructuring.

31/01/2013

címkék: conference of european churches (cec), assembly

Director of Reformed Roma Collegium Honored with Wallenberg Award

Anikó Uhrin, Director of the István Wáli Reformed Roma Collegium, is among the most recent recipients of the annual Wallenberg Award, presented to individuals whose life and work is dedicated to helping those living in discrimination.

28/01/2013

címkék: holocaust, raoul wallenberg, Wallenberg Award, uhrin anikó

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Hungary and Around the World

On 20 January, the world joined together for a week of prayer as a call for community and Christian unity. The overarching theme and reflection for this year's Week of Prayer is "What does God require from us?" which finds its Biblical basis in Micah 6:6-8.

22/01/2013

címkék: week of prayer

2013 Starpoint Discusses the Issue of Identity

The upcoming Starpoint Reformed youth festival will be held in Mezőtúr, Hungary on 23-27 July with a focus on Identity. Young adults from all over the world are encouraged to come together, create a community of dialogue, all while enjoying some great music!

18/01/2013

címkék: starpoint, youth, festival

New Bishop Elected for the Hungarian-Speaking Reformed Community in Serbia

It has been a long, complicated road to elect a new Bishop for the Reformed Christian Church in Serbia (RCCS), but the voting process is almost complete and they are one step closer to an official announcement. Béla Halász was elected with 23 votes to 14 over Attila Orosz.

15/01/2013

címkék: reformed christian church in serbia

Over A Century of Service - Synod Building of RCH

The Synod Building of the Reformed Church in Hungary is the central point for the Church. The Church celebrates the history of the building that has stood witness to the life and ministry of the RCH for more than a century.

11/01/2013

címkék: synod building