WCRC Europe Addresses Migration

The unprecedented flood of refugees prompted WCRC Europe to create a “Task Force on Migration” to explore appropriate responses.

23/11/2016

címkék: world communion of reformed churches (wcrc), refugee

Welcoming Those of all Abilities

RCH Synod met for the sixth meeting of the 14th cycle on 16-17th November and among others discussed the importance of welcoming people with disabilities into the church.

17/11/2016

címkék: starpoint, reformation, Synod

WCRC Europe's Task Force on Migration

The WCRC Europe's Task Force issued a statement on Migration after its meeting in Greece and invited member churches to deepened dialogue.

10/11/2016

címkék: wcrc europe, refugee minisry, world communion of reformed churches (wcrc), refugee

Bishop Lajos Gulácsy died at age 92

Retired Reformed Bishop in Subcarpathia, Lajos Gulácsy, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016. He was laid to rest on November 8 in Munkács, a town in Subcarpathia.

10/11/2016

címkék: reformed church in subcarpathia, ukraine

HEKS Helps to Strengthen Communities in Transcarpathia

Visitors from HEKS recently traveled to Transcarpathia with members of the RCH to attend a consultation in coordination with the Diaconal Coordination Center (DCO) of the Transcarpathian Reformed Church (TRC).

08/11/2016

címkék: reformed church in subcarpathia, HEKS, hungarian reformed church (hrc), ukraine

A Decade of Service

The RCH thanks Pál Sándor as he finishes ten years of exemplary voluntary service as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the HRCA Foundation.

29/10/2016

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca)

Bishop in Királyhágómellék Reelected

The Assembly of the Királyhágómellék Church District in Romania recently held elections in Nagyvárad (Oradea), reelecting a Bishop and filling other important positions.

27/10/2016

címkék: reformed church in romania, hungarian reformed church

Revolution Through British Eyes

Many members of the British Legation in Budapest were active during the 1956 Revolution. In celebration of the 60th anniversary, the British Embassy has created a website to explore the event.

25/10/2016

címkék: 1956, revolution

American Journalism Students Spotlight RCH Refugee Work

Two American journalism students visited the RCH Refugee Ministry when it was housed at St. Columba’s Church of Scotland in March and documented their experiences in Budapest with refugees.

24/10/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, refugee

The right to self-determination is important to the Hungarians

Minister of Human Capacities Zoltán Balog, pastor of the RCH, gave an interview to the Swiss public radio SRF, including his view on migration.

24/10/2016

címkék: refugee, refugee ministry

CEC to hold General Assembly in Serbia

Assembly preparations began in earnest last week with a brainstorming session in Budapest (Hungary), the location of the 14th General Assembly.

17/10/2016

Good Friday to become a public holiday

“Good Friday will be a public holiday”, Prime Minster Viktor Orbán announced at the commemorative session of the Hungarian Reformed Church Synod.

17/10/2016

For Freedom and Truth

Minister of State István Bibó, a reformed-calvinist lawyer and political scientist, addressed a proclamation to the nation and the world, defending the revolution and the nation that had conducted it, on 4 November 1956.

16/10/2016

címkék: revolution, 1956

Reformation Memorial Committee holds session

The Reformation Memorial Committee held its autumn session on Thursday morning in the Parliament Building, chaired by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

15/10/2016

címkék: reformation jubilee

Connection and Community

The Scottish Mission in Budapest recently celebrated its 175th anniversary and members of the RCH and the Church of Scotland participated in the Jubilee.

14/10/2016

címkék: anniversary, 175, rch, scottish mission

A Synod of Remembrance

2016 marks the 60th anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 Revolution. In memoriam of these events, the RCH Synod held a special session meeting, a Synod of Remembrance, which was attended by prominent leaders in the community.

12/10/2016

címkék: Synod, revolution, 1956

Edified by Each Other’s Faith

RCH Presiding Bishop Dr. István Szabó recently traveled South Korea to meet with partner churches and discuss the strong ecumenical ties that exist.

06/10/2016

címkék: Korea, prok, pck

Planning for the Future of European Churches

October 12-14 will see 30 ecumenical guests gather in Budapest to begin plans for the 15th CEC General Assembly.

06/10/2016

címkék: conference of european churches (cec), cec assembly

Kirk at the Forefront of Supporting Refugees in Hungary

The Church of Scotland is at the forefront of supporting refugees seeking sanctuary in Hungary.

04/10/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, refugee

Peacemaker hopes Presbyterians will open their hearts to refugees

Dóra Kanizsai-Nagy, Head of the Refugee Ministry of RCH, is currently in the United States of America participating in PCUSA’s International Peacemakers Program.

22/09/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, refugee