Swiss Partners Explored Ministries of RCH

RCH hosted a delegation from member churches of the Protestant Church in Switzerland and HEKS Swiss Church Aid from March 13 to March 14. The representatives visited with various departments and missions of the Reformed Church in Hungary and the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid to gain greater insight into the church's activities and mission in Hungary.

24/03/2025

címkék: refugee ministry, roma ministry, visit, HEKS

Life in the Shadow of the War in Transcarpathia

Three years ago, the war in Ukraine escalated, changing the lives of Hungarians in Transcarpathia, including many members Reformed community. The ‘Retour’ crew of the communication service of RCH visited Transcarpathia, the most Western region of Ukraine, in February, on the anniversary of the Russian invasion

20/03/2025

címkék: ukraine, reformed church in transcarpathia, video

Online Evangelisation at the Center of Discussion

The annual meeting of the Youth Committee of the General Convent, an important forum bringing together youth representatives from the Hungarian-speaking Reformed churches of the region took place on 24-26 February with nearly 150 participants representing church communities from six countries. It also served as the opening event of the thematic year dedicated to the youth ministry.

19/03/2025

címkék: youth ministry, general convent, year of the youth ministry

Women Leading by Example

We often hear about the disadvantages women have faced throughout history - we need only recall the lack of voting rights or forced marriages. Only on rare occasions, however, is it discussed that they have played a crucial role in shaping history even within these constraints. Their contribution was essential in equality and mutual respect we enjoy today.

14/03/2025

címkék: women, history

"Grace is Also My Share"

The task of the team of the National Reformed Roma Ministry is to support the ministry of evangelisation among the Roma people, either directly or in cooperation with Reformed congregations and institutions, and to work toward reconciliation between Roma and non-Roma. In total, the service reaches around 7,000 people. Interview with István Kocsis, the deputy head of the Diaconia’s department for social inclusion.

10/03/2025

címkék: roma ministry, diaconia, this is also reformed

RCH and Hungary Helps Provide Aid to the Victims in Congo

Seventy Christians were beheaded in a Protestant church in the north-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In response to the tragedy, the Hungary Helps Agency and the RCH have joined forces to provide financial assistance to the victims' families.

04/03/2025

címkék: congo, persecuted christians

“I Lived Out of God’s Grace Before the War, and it's No Different Now”

The war between Ukraine and Russia has continued for three years now. Throughout this time, more than five million people have been forced to leave their homes. Interview with the young man who was seventeen when he fled his family nest in Transcarpathia.

27/02/2025

címkék: war, ukraine, refugee

Renewal Without Conformation

"In order for our renewal to be authentic, we need a starting point that is in accordance with God's will and that will stand the test of time." Vilmos Kolumbán, bishop of the Transylvanian Reformed Church District, was inaugurated on 2nd February in the presence of international in Cluj.

26/02/2025

címkék: inauguration, Bishop Vilmos Kolumbán, reformed church in transylvania

Prayers for Transcarpathia, Ukraine and Peace on the 3rd Anniversary of the War

February 24, 2025, marks the third anniversary of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As the war continues to bring devastation and loss, prayers are being lifted across the world for peace, justice, and healing.

23/02/2025

címkék: prayer for peace, ukraine, reformed church in transcarpathia

Special Offering Spotlights Important Church Work in Hungary and Ukraine

February 16 to 23 is the week for suggested contributions within the Special Offering for Disciples of Christ churches. Week of Compassion developed a series of resources and a video based on its visit in October 2024.

20/02/2025

címkék: week of compassion, ukraine, disciples of christ

Ecumenical Partner Highlights Hungary in Weekly Prayer

Global Ministries, an international partner of the Reformed Church in Hungary, publishes weekly prayers and mission moments from its church partners around the globe. February 9th, was the designated week of Pray for Hungary.

19/02/2025

címkék: global mission intern (GMI), hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), global ministries, ukraine

Visit Explores Shared Mission and Women’s Ministry

Representatives of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the Church of Lippe, long-time partners of the Reformed Church in Hungary and in Transcarpathia, visited to discuss areas of shared mission and pastoral care.

12/02/2025

címkék: presbyterian church in ireland (pci), reformed church in transcarpathia, ukraine, church of lippe

Service Feeds on Thanksgiving

Communities, in particular, can serve God in the year 2025. This year could be a year of war, but it could also be a year of peace. Every action that proclaims the glory of God is a service: it must be spent on what is necessary, what preserves, what protects," says Sándor Zán Fábián, Bishop of the Reformed Church in Transcarpathia (RCT). The RCT has proclaimed this year the Year of Service.

06/02/2025

címkék: year of service, reformed church in transcarpathia

Reformed Renewal Conference

A conference on the renewal of the Church was held on the 29 of January in Budapest. The organisers of the event aimed to create the opportunity for a theological reflection on the current challenges of the Reformed Church and the Hungarian society.

05/02/2025

címkék: reformed renewal conference

This Is Also Reformed

In 2024, the Reformed Church in Hungary faced unprecedented trials and challenges. This year, in the hope of resuming its ministry on the path of re-building and growth, RCH will launch a public communication campaign to demonstrate the spiritual ministry and social service Reformed church members have been offering in the country and beyond.

08/01/2025

címkék: this is also reformed

Metanoia and Renewal

"The novelty of our approach is the clear dedication and outspoken conviction that the Gospel is relevant also in the life of youngsters". 2025 will be the year of youth ministry. Rev. Áron Ablonczy, head of the Youth Office and his colleague, Luca Oláh explained the main goals, program highlights and prioritized topics during the year.

31/12/2024

címkék: Oláh Luca, interview, Ablonczy Áron, youth ministry

Protecting People More than Borders

Under the theme “Europe Protecting People More than Borders,” CCME brought together over 60 representatives from member churches, ecumenical partners, and experts to reflect on CCME's legacy and chart a course for the future of asylum policy in Europe.

28/12/2024

Moderation is a Gift to Creation

If we celebrate Christ, it is worth looking behind the way we do it: what we really do to glorify Him and what we do to contradict His teaching. Is a Christmas pleasing to God when we overspend, when we overextend ourselves, when we place a burden on the created world that it cannot bear?

23/12/2024

címkék: eco cognregation, christmas, eco-congregation movement

Hezekiah's Christmas and Our Christmas

"The most joyful Christmas and New Year's programme is to trust in the Lord - as Hezekiah did - and to act according to His love. This is the most perfect "strategy" ready for us! Christmas Message of Bishop József Steinbach, President of the Synod of RCH.

18/12/2024

címkék: Bishop Jozsef Steinbach, christmas

The Transylvanian Reformed Church District Elects a New Bishop

The Transylvanian Reformed Church District (Romania) held its general assembly in Cluj-Napoca, at the Bethlen Kata Diaconal Centre. A new bishop and other officials were elected to lead the church district for the next six years.

12/12/2024

címkék: election, transylvanian reformed church district