Together we will place our trust in the risen Lord, who promised, "…because I live, you also will live". Joint Easter message of the Bishops and Chief Elders of the General Convent of the Hungarian Reformed Church in the Carpathian Basin, within and without Hungary.
Churches shall remain closed during Easter. This is what the Presidency Council of RCH including Bishops and Lay Presidents of the four Church Districts asked from congregations in a Communiqué on 26 March.
The British mutation of the novel coronavirus is spreading faster than previous variants, which makes further restrictions necessary, says Dr. Miklós Szabó, a reformed elder, medical doctor and associate professor at Semmelweis Medical University in Budapest.
The Presidency Council of RCH announced the suspension of in-person worship and community events for the period of 8 through 26 March as the country goes into lockdown once again. The hope is that churches will reopen before Easter.
Can the coronavirus vaccine cause infertility? Do people suffering from asthma or allergies have anything to worry about? Can people with diabetes get vaccinated? 10+1 questions answered by immunologist and university professor András Falus.
Hospital chaplains and most of the staff of Bethesda Children's Hospital have already recieved their COVID-19 vaccine. Gyula Rideg, hospital chaplain at Bethesda, said he felt it's his responsibility to get vaccinated as he is working among patients.
Over the past year, we have had to face unexpected situations month after month, yet we have experienced that our Heavenly Father has not left us alone. Newly elected Lay Presidents of RCH about their hope for the year 2021.
Over the past year, we have had to face unexpected situations month after month, yet we have experienced that our Heavenly Father has not left us alone. Newly elected Bishops of RCH about their hope for the year 2021.
RCH joined the initiative of the Karachi based Tehillim School of Church Music & Worship in partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan to support the reformed families in the country as they prepare for Christmas and witness about Christ's love for all.
RCH is preparing for Christmas with a unique virtual advent calendar. The short, heart-warming daily messages help people realize: even if they in physical distance from their loved ones and friends, they are not alone.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
During spring, the whole country applauded the nurses and doctors, now it is not rare that they are shouting at them when they ask them to follow the strict pandemic regulations.
The Presidium of RCH issued an appeal asking congregations to fully comply with the preventive measures of the Public Health Authorities and with the proposed guidelines.