Reformation Agora Brings People Together

During the 500th anniversary of the Reformation celebrations in Debrecen, guests both local and international gathered together to give testimony to the influence of the Reformation in their lives.

16/02/2017

címkék: reformation jubilee

Hungary plans to become a centre for efforts to combat Christian persecution

“Hungary wants to become a centre for organisations working to combat the persecution of Christians”,

16/02/2017

címkék: Middle East, refugee, refugee ministry

Marriage Week Turns 10 in Hungary

In over twenty countries around the world, the second week of February is celebrated as Marriage Week – a time to encourage and celebrate marriage as an institution.

16/02/2017

címkék: week of marriage

Sheep of Pátka

The cooperation and dedication of one community brings together Roma and non-Roma children to build a foundation for the future.

15/02/2017

címkék: roma ministry

A Year Focused on Reformation

Guests from around the world gathered in Debrecen, Hungary at the end of January to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, as well as the 450th anniversary of the Debrecen Synod.

08/02/2017

címkék: reformation jubilee, debrecen

The Bible of Lajos Szalay

An art exhibition of the works of Lajos Szalay will be a core component to the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in Debrecen.

27/01/2017

címkék: reformation jubilee

Reformation Ties to Debrecen

The story of the Reformation in Hungary is one 500 years in the making, and a new video from Debrecen Reformed Theological University spotlights this in the city of Debrecen.

27/01/2017

címkék: reformation jubilee

Celebrating an Always-Reforming Church

The end of January will see a large group of international church partners arriving in Hungary to join the celebrations for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.

27/01/2017

címkék: reformation jubilee

Historic Support from Switzerland

Dr. István Szabó, Presiding Bishop of RCH, recently traveled to Switzerland to celebrate HEKS’ 29th annual Eastern Europe Day.

24/01/2017

címkék: partnership, HEKS

RCH Refugee Ministry Reorganized for Bigger Impact

The RCH has been working with refugees since 2006, and in the beginning of 2017 the Refugee Ministry was reorganized in order to have a bigger impact on clients in need.

20/01/2017

címkék: refugee ministry, refugee

Debrecen and the Movement of Reformation

In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Debrecen has been selected as a City of the Reformation. Its rich connections to the Reformation date back to the 1520’s and a website has been created to showcase this.

20/01/2017

címkék: reformation jubilee, reformation

Bishop Béla Halász Re-elected

National elections took place in the Reformed Christian Church in Serbia at the end of 2016 and the results have been announced.

11/01/2017

címkék: election, hungarian reformed church (hrc), reformed christian church in serbia

House Speaker Opens Reformation Memorial Year

House Speaker László Kövér opened Hungary’s memorial year marking the 500th anniversary of Reformation in Europe in Budapest’s Palace of Arts (Müpa) on Friday.

09/01/2017

címkék: reformation jubilee, reformation

A Visual History of the Hungarian City of Reformation

Debrecen Reformed Theological University has produced a video highlighting the connections between the city and the Reformation.

06/01/2017

címkék: reformation jubilee, city of reformation, reformation

A Glance Back at 2016

We look back at 2016 – a year of fulfilling partnerships and vital church initiatives. Over the last year, the RCH has been involved in global efforts to spread Christ’s love to the world in tangible ways.

27/12/2016

címkék: 2016

Share the Light

In this week leading up to the celebration of the birth of our Saviour we cannot turn away from the unbridled violence ravaging our world. WCRC calls to prayer for peace.

21/12/2016

címkék: world communion of reformed churches (wcrc)

Govt's Extra Support to Church Schools

The government has decided to grant an extra 54 billion forints (EUR 173m) from this year’s state coffers to church-run schools and kindergartens.

19/12/2016

Christmas Message of the General Convent

The Presidium of the General Convent sent Christmas Message to the Congregations and Institutions of the Hungarian Reformed Church.

15/12/2016

címkék: hungarian reformed church, general convent, christmas

The City of Reformation

As 2017 comes closer, the RCH and the Hungarian city of Debrecen prepare for Reformation celebrations. The RCH is also preparing to celebrate the 450-year anniversary of the Hungarian Reformed Church.

15/12/2016

címkék: reformation jubilee, debrecen, city of reformation, rch, reformation

Migration Through a Theological Lens

CEC, CCME, and WCC gathered 30 participants from a diversity of church backgrounds to discuss migration through a theological lens. Rev Aaron Stevens from the Scottish Mission represented Hungary at the meeting.

14/12/2016

címkék: churches commission for migrants in europe (ccme), conference of european churches (cec), world council of churches (wcc), refugee