P+R: Pray and Rejoice

Photo Report about the first drive-in Church worship in Hungary that was held by the city congregation of Buda in an emptied parking lot of the capital. Socially distanced, still physically close, the congregation celebrated Sunday worship in true fellowship.

Helping Hands in Pakistan

The Presbyterian organisation Tehillim Pakistan has started a food supply campaign for day labourers and marginalized poor Christian families amidst of COVID-19 lockdown in Karachi. Also Muslim families in need received food packages and support.

Looking Ahead

The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA) has set up an emergency fund to support the families and elderly people affected by the economic repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic. The present article reveals how the emergency fund works.

Hungary Helps Programme to continue

In contrast to fake news released in some Hungarian press outlets, the Hungary Helps Programme will continue its mission. Due to the novel Coronavirus Pandemic financial resources are restricted, though.

Voices from a Roma Conference

Video message from the CCME conference "Justice for Roma and Sinti: a challenge for churches" produced by Attila Dezső, the communication manager of the National Roma Ministry of RCH.

Jubilee Earth Day

We are cutting the branch we sit on. The epidemic reveals our fragility. And urges us to think in new structures and with new imagination, promoting a circular and ethical economy that respects the basic principles of nature.

You Are Not Alone!

The Presidency of the Synod sent an open letter to the staff of the diaconal institutions and healtcare workers of RCH expressing gratitude and appreciation for their restless work in times of the pandemic.

You Can Help Yet It Doesn’t Cost You a Penny

The Reformed Church in Hungary, like all other churches and charities in Hungary, relies on 1% pledges of the taxpayers to support operation and social ministries of the Church. Each year RCH releases a visual communications campaign.

Fullest Possible Joy

“Christianity is the religion of joy”, even against sadness and depression we are facing in these days. Bishops and Lay Presidents of the Hungarian Reformed Church sent out their Easter message to the congregations in seven countries embracing the joy that flows from the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection.

Where there is light, there is also shadow

"There is no greater joy than to know that life has conquered death," even in the shadow of the pandemic, reminds the Joint Easter message of the Hungarian Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the Ecumenical Council of Churches in Hungary.

Wandering Community

After seven years of observing the International Roma Day on April 4 as a festive gathering and a day of joint prayer of Roma and non-Roma alike, RCH’s Roma Ministry invited congregation to a virtual pilgrimage of prayer and praise.

Solidarity in Times of COVID19

The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid launched a donation campaign to meet needs of people mostly affected by the novel corona virus and at the same time invited congregations to support the Sunday School project of Reformed congregations in Syria, an initiative which RCH has been supporting since 2018.

Pastoral Letter in the Light of the Pandemic

Bishop Dr. István Szabó addressed a pastoral letter of acknowledgment and encouragement to the ministers serving in RCH’s congregations. In the letter below, he expresses his gratitude for the persistence, creativity and care of local ministers.

RCH Joins in Pope's Call for Prayer

RCH published the call on congregations to join the initiative of Pope Francis, supported by ecumenical organisations, to unite in praying the Lord’s Prayer on Wednesday, 25 March, at noon.

English Speaking Worship Services Online

Test of Humanity and Companionship

The Bethesda children’s hospital of RCH answers to the challenges of coronavirus with new tasks, washable and disinfectable masks and regular information.

Breaking Down Barriers from Both Sides

Both sides are needed in Roma Ministry to break down barriers, concluded the three-day international conference, organized by Churches' Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) in Budapest, in cooperation with the Reformed Church in Hungary.

All Church Events Suspended

In light of the COVID-19 virus and in accordance with the latest measures introduced by the Hungarian government, the Presidium of RCH issued a Communique on the 16th of March requesting congregations to suspend all church events.

Churches Together for Roma and Sinti

CCME Cooomunique about the Conference ‘Justice for Roma and Sinti: a challenge for churches’ that took place in the Synod Hall of RCH co-hosted by CCME and RCH.

Scholarship for Young Christians

Károli Gáspár University of the RCH founded a scholarship scheme to provide study opportunities for young Christian students who are living in minority in selected countries in the Middle-East, Asia and Africa. The University offers 5 full scholarship a year. Deadline for applications is 30th April.