Hungary Joins 'Red Wednesday' Initiative

Red Wednesday is a worldwide action initiated by the Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), a Catholic Pontificial Foundation, in 2015. Hundreds of churches, monuments and buildings will be illuminated tonight in red light in a global call for religious freedom and solidarity with the persecuted Christians.

25/11/2020

Károli Christian Scholarship

The Károli Gáspár University of the RCH established a scholarship scheme for young Christian students living in minority in selected countries of the Middle-East, Asia and Africa. Applications are no open for the Acedemic year 2021/22.

24/11/2020

Election in the Church

Every six years there are general elections in Reformed Church in Hungary on all levels of church life, including our 27 presbyteries, 4 church districts and, at last, the General Synod. An election guide to help you navigate through the process.

23/11/2020

címkék: elections2020, elections

RCH mourns for Professor Ferenc Szűcs

Ferenc Szűcs, reformed pastor, retired professor of Systematic Theology, former Rector of the Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary passed away at the age of 79 years.

23/11/2020

Leadership of the Cistibiscan Church District Elected

Congregation of the Cistibiscan Church Dirstict with headquarters in Miskolc elected Dániel Pásztor, current deputy Bishop, as the new Bishop of the District.

21/11/2020

címkék: elections2020, elections

Help Reached the People of Artsakh

The Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) has been sheltering displaced families from Artsakh in Armenia with the support of the Hungary Helps Agency and the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid. Hungarian support for Armania is a symbolic sign of unquestionable solidarity.

20/11/2020

címkék: hungary helps

Closing Session of the Synod

At the closing Synod session, members of the highest legislative body of RCH discussed a series of reports about results of the past 6 years and thanked for the service of the outgoing ministerial president, Bishop Dr. István Szabó..

18/11/2020

címkék: synod2020, elections2020

Mutual Understanding Is Part Of The Work

Eszter Kállay, a teacher at Kalunba Social Servies Ltd. shared her thoughts and experiences teaching disadvantaged children as well as the plans for the future, when face-to-face interaction will be possible again.

12/11/2020

címkék: kalunba, migration

Take Courage

"Our heavenly Father is with us in Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit even amidst of the worst tribulations." Message of the Presidium of the General Convent of the Hungarian Reformed Church to the congregations.

11/11/2020

címkék: general convent

Second Bishop Elected

The current Bishop of the Transdanubian (Western) Church District of RCH has been re-elected in the process of General Elections which take place every six years. József Steinbach will start his third term in office.

11/11/2020

címkék: elections2020, elections

No Touch But There's Consolation

Reformed hospital pastors are standing with the patients too, although they often have to find alternative routes, because not many are allowed to visit those infected with the Coronavirus.

10/11/2020

címkék: coronavirus

RCH Switches to Online Worship Again

The Presidium of RCH issued a Communique requesting congregations to suspend all church events with physical presence and switch again to online platforms as of 11th November.

10/11/2020

New Restrictions due to COVID-19

The Presidential Council of RCH released new guidelines for congregations in accordance with the strict rules introduced by the Government on 9 November, including curfew, closure of businesses and serious limitation of social events.

09/11/2020

New Precautions for Congregations

The leadership of RCH issued a new resolution on guidelines for worship and community life. Worship with physical presence is still possible.

06/11/2020

HRCA is Getting Ready for Christmas

The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid has launched two national fundraiser campaigns to provide support for socially disadvantaged families, children and elderly people.

05/11/2020

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca)

First Results in the General Elections

Rev. Zoltán Balog has been elected as Bishop of the Danubian Church District with headquarters in Budapest. The Bishop elect will take over office on 1th January 2021. Sándor Veres was re-elected as Lay President of the District.

05/11/2020

címkék: elections2020, elections

Online Prayer Day and Roma Mission Field Trip

The Roma Mission Theologian Tield Trip had to move to the online world. Senior theologian-pastoral students at Károli Gáspár University were able to take part in an intimate and informative three day course where they gained good experience for their future service.

02/11/2020

címkék: roma ministry

Connecting to the Network of God

We prepared for the Roma Ministry Conference with this in mind: we have to do what we must for protection. This is why we’ve changed our personal event to online where we had Bible study discussions to deepen faith, prayers, and cultural programs.

29/10/2020

More Than One Hundred Groups Were Building The Bridge of Love

This year, the twelve-year-old Bridge of Love, organized in the Carpathian Basin, was held between October 9-11 instead of May due to the pandemic.

25/10/2020

címkék: bridge of love

RCH’s Nominee Elected by CCME

The Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) at its general assembly on 16th October elected RCH’s nominee, Ms Angela Canadey, as substitute member of the new Executive Committee. Dóra Kanizsai, head of RCH’s Refugee Ministry retired as Vice-Moderator.

22/10/2020

címkék: ccme, refugee