Faith Connects

The delegation of the István Wáli Reformed Roma Special College visited Italy, together with representatives from other similar institutions. The joint trip marked the tenth anniversary of the Network. Participants also had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis.

03/11/2021

We Shall Not Give Up On Each Other

In an interview with Hungarian public television Sunday evening, Bishop Zoltán Balog encouraged people to turn towards one another on the brink of All Souls’ and All Saints' Day.

01/11/2021

Solidarity on Reformation Day

Every year, on the last Sunday of October, the RCH church members dedicate their offering to support the renovation of church buildings of a single congregation selected by the leadership of the four Church Districts and confirmed by the Synod of RCH.

31/10/2021

An Overview of the Situation of Protestant Christianity in North America and Europe

„Virtually everyone agrees that something is radically wrong with the church” - or so it seems, at least, given the fact that Christianity otherwise is growing dynamically around the world.

28/10/2021

„Love Not With Words, But With Actions”

The news of children dying of starvation or homeless people freezing to death deeply sadden and trouble all people of good will and create a sense of helplessness. In Hungary too, there are many disadvantaged families who do not have warm or even cold food on the table every day.

26/10/2021

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), poverty

Loving and Embracing Unconditionally

It is heartening to see that our church has diverse and hopeful programmes in the area of youth ministry, but we seldom talk about the ways we can provide examples to younger generations with our personal lives. Report about the annual conference of the National Reformed Roma Ministry.

25/10/2021

címkék: roma ministry

Church and Democracy

The Evangelical Church in the Rhineland had invited representatives of its partner churches in Central and Eastern Europe, including RCH, to discuss together the joint responsibility of Churches in Europe in promoting democracy.

16/09/2021

címkék: world communion of reformed churches (wcrc), community of protestant churches in europe (cpce), evangelical church in Rhineland, democracy

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

On behalf of the World Communion of Reformed Churches the Collegial General Secretariat, in a letter of solidarity, expressed its concerns over latest developments in the process of Church property restitution in Romania.

21/10/2021

Pillars of Modern Age Europe

The religious differences between Western and Eastern Europe, the relationship between faith and Europeanness and the power of religion to preserve nations were also discussed at an international conference held in Debrecen last week.

20/10/2021

Restitution in Transylvania Stopped

One might shrug shoulders arguing that a single case does not allow us to draw far-reaching conclusions. But all the signs seem to support the assumption that restitution of Hungarian properties in Romania is no longer a legal issue, but rather a political one.

19/10/2021

címkék: church property restitution, reformed church in romania, transylvanian reformed church district, királyhágómellék reformed church district, romania

Pope Francis Received the Delegation of Roma Special Colleges

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Christian Roma Colleges Network, a large delegation travelled to Rome to represent the organisation, where Pope Francis received the Hungarian Church leaders and the Roma Students.

15/10/2021

címkék: roma ministry, roma special college

Inwards and Upwards

The spirit of László Ravasz as well as the results of his building and development work are just as much alive today as the painful wound caused by a mistake he made. István Bogárdi Szabó, former Bishop of the Danubian Reformed Church District, about one of the most outstanding members of the “great generation of his predecessors”.

13/10/2021

Even Bishops Are Humans

The bishop is “extremely friendly, a pleasant talking companion, with no sign of a brooding scholar in an ivory tower; his presentation and remarks are full of discreet and succinct humour.” Reflection commemorating the centenary of the inauguration Bishop László Ravasz.

10/10/2021

Workshop for HEKS Supported Roma Projects

Reformed pastors and community workers of congregations who implement Roma projects supported by the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS) exchanged their experiences at a two-day interactive workshop in Budapest.

08/10/2021

címkék: roma ministry, HEKS

Statement on Church Property Restitution in Romania

The General Convent of the Hungarian Reformed Church issued a public statement expressing serious concerns regarding recent investigation against leaders of the Reformed Church in Romania, Bishop István Csűry and Bishop Béla Kató.

05/10/2021

címkék: church property restitution, reformed church in romania

Super Teacher of the Year

The Super Teacher of the Year competition was announced for the fifth time in Hungary. Based on the evaluation of the professional jury and the fourteen thousand audience votes, Ferenc Sarkadi, teacher of the Kölcsey Ferenc Reformed Primary School got the award.

01/10/2021

Statement on Croatia

The General Convent, representing the Common Synod of the Reformed Churches in and around Hungary issued a statement re-confirming that it recognizes the Reformed Christian Calvinist Church in Croatia as the only legitimate representation of the Hungarian reformed community in the country.

28/09/2021

címkék: general convent, croatia

"Our Churches are Lighthouses"

Thanksgiving worship service on Sunday afternoon took place in the new church building of the Reformed congregation in Pesterzsébet. Bishop Zoltán Balog preached the Gospel and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán greeted the congregation.

26/09/2021

New Reformed Church Hymnary Published

The new official Hymnbook of the Reformed Church in Hungary is now out. The publication contains 210 new hymns and will be available from 27 September. The volume marks the end of a more than ten-year process.

25/09/2021

címkék: hymnbook

"Love Your Neighbour as Yourself"

Suicide is the third most common cause of death among 15-19 year old young people Hungary. The school year has barely started and a 16-year-old boy has already given up his life because he was bullied by his classmates. Interview with Attila Gecse, grief therapist and hospital chaplain about the Church's responsibility.

24/09/2021

címkék: interview, hospital chaplaincy, suicide