Hungary: In May the Reformed volunteer days of the Carpathian Basin

On the 20-21 of May, thousands of volunteers will gather together in the Carpathian Basin for the 8th edition of Bridge of Love Program – Reformed volunteer days of the Carpathian Basin.

14/04/2016

címkék: eurodiaconia, bridge of love

Everyone Could win with Romology Training

Starting this September, it will be mandatory for all students to learn about Roma studies at the Debrecen Reformed Theological University.

14/04/2016

címkék: roma ministry, interview

Presbyterian Church Takes the Message Home

International partners from the Presbyterian Church (USA) recently visited the RCH on a trip to trace the path of refugees through Hungary, Greece, and Germany. Now, they reflect on what they’ve learned.

14/04/2016

címkék: myers park church, refugee ministry, refugee

Youth are the Future of the Church

The 95th anniversary of the YMCA Transylvania was recently celebrated at the Protestant Theological Institute of Cluj- Napoca.

12/04/2016

címkék: YMCA Transylvania, youth ministry

Bringing Cultures Together

Dániel Szabó, former Lay President of Cistibiscan Reformed Church District, talks about vital initiatives to bridge the gap between Roma and Hungarian societies.

06/04/2016

címkék: roma ministry, róma, roma

Traveling the Path of Refugees

International partners from the PC USA recently visited the RCH to deepen ecumenical ties between the American and Hungarian churches while tracing the path of refugees through Hungary, Greece and Germany.

30/03/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, partnership, presbyterian church in usa (pcusa), moderator, moderátor, refugee

Message from Greece

Reformed church leaders continue their commitment to show solidarity for those fleeing to the EU from conflict zones. Including Rev. Boukis, General Secretary of the Greek Evangelical Church, lately interviewed by WCRC.

22/03/2016

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

Love is once again made fresh

The Ecumenical Council of Churches and the Hungarian Catholic Bishops' Conference issued a joint Message at Easter.

22/03/2016

címkék: ecumenical council of churches in hungary (ecch), easter

Building Bridges in the Eighth District

We continue the conversation with Rev István Lakó, Assistant Pastor and Roma Mission Leader of the Reformed Congregation at Salétrom Street about what makes this ministry different.

17/03/2016

címkék: roma ministry

Paying More Attention to Grassroot Concerns

Three years ago, Béla Kató, Bishop of the Reformed Church District in Transylvania (Romania) was installed as Bishop at the church of the Farkas Street in Kolozsvár (Cluj). The RCH recently talked with him about many things that have happened in the last three years, like the problems of his district, the implemented steps to fix these problems, and the plans for the near future.

17/03/2016

címkék: hungarian reformed church, reformed church in transylvania

Resettlement Means Safe Passage

Refugees fleeing conflict zones are now able to gain safe passage to cooperative European member states through resettlement efforts. The NGO offshoot of the Refugee Ministry of the RCH is at the forefront of this work in Hungary.

08/03/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, refugee

Scottish Mission in the Midst of Revolution

15 March is a national holiday and a day of celebration throughout Hungary to remember the Hungarian revolution in 1848 and subsequent war for independence. It affected everyone in Hungary, including the Scottish Mission partners of the RCH.

08/03/2016

címkék: 1848, 175, 15 March, revolution, scottish mission

The First Sunday in March is Bible Sunday

In Hungary, the first Sunday in March is Bible Sunday – a day to commemorate the importance of the Bible and the organizations which help in the promotion of it.

04/03/2016

címkék: Hungarian Bible Society Foundation, bible

Roma People Are Precious to God

“Romas’ Redeemer, Jesus is our God…” sang nearly four thousands Roma and non-Roma believers at the first Protestant Roma Mission Meeting at the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Budapest-Fasor on February 20, 2016.

04/03/2016

címkék: roma ministry, róma, roma

A Mission with Engineering Accuracy

The Budapest University of Technology and Economics’ reformed chaplain wants to offer professional motivation, community, and counseling to his students with the sharing of the Gospel.

29/02/2016

címkék: youth ministry, youth

A Message From Over the Sun

Three hundred young people recently gathered in Siófok to discuss finding meaning in life, led by Trey Shaw, an American Baptist missionary who has been living in Hungary for more than ten years.

24/02/2016

címkék: youth ministry, youth, mekdsz

Conference Focuses on Migration and Aggression in Europe

A joint conference by the World Council of Reformed Churches and the Reformed Alliance in Germany took place in Emden, Germany between 17th-20th February. A delegation of RCH also participated.

24/02/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, world council of reformed churches (wcrc), reformed alliance in germany, refugee

Mission in Secularized Contexts Seminar

Representatives of different Christian traditions will analyze the challenges to mission in secularized contexts during a seminar in Hungary. Rector Gusztáv Bölcskei from RCH also attends and participates.

23/02/2016

címkék: world council of churches (wcc), world communion of reformed churches (wcrc)

Even One Hour Can Help

Rev István Lakó, the Assistant Pastor and Roma Mission Leader of the Reformed Congregation in Salétrom Street talks to the RCH about the unique ministry happening there.

19/02/2016

címkék: róma, roma, HEKS, interview, roma mission, roma ministry

A Faithful Connection

A descendent of the Dutch Admiral Michiel de Ruyter visited Budapest to pay homage to the man who freed Hungarian galley slaves on the 340th anniversary of the historic day.

16/02/2016

címkék: de Ruyter, galley slaves