Mapping Migration: New publication from CCME and the World Council of Churches

The RCH participated in the Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) and the World Council of Churches (WCC) joint study, Mapping Migration: Mapping Churches’ Responses in Europe.

26/01/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, world council of churches (wcc), churches' commission for migrants in europe (ccme), refugee

’For You Yourselves Were Foreigners’ - Partner Consultation in Rhineland

Prior to its Synod Meeting, the Praeses of EKiR, invited the leaders of the partner churches to a consultation on the refugee situation. The next meeting will be held in Budapest. A press release has also been issued.

15/01/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, bishop, partnership, refugee

We serve the Church in its entirety

An interview with the Presiding Bishop István Szabó about major public church duties in 2016, the relaunch of the Church Revision Committee, the relationship between our Church and the state as well as the persecution of Christians.

13/01/2016

címkék: presiding bishop, interview

An International Christmas

The RCH Refugee Ministry’s Christmas party sets a tone of community and joy for the year to come.

04/01/2016

címkék: Church of Scotland (CoS), refugee ministry, scottish mission, refugee

Church and Asylum: Providing space for the marginalized

"Any church should have a place for the vulnerable. It might be women. It might be children. In our case, it means making space for refugees."

21/12/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, asylum, refugee

Coming to Hungary for Jesus

“We gave our hearts to Jesus; we changed our country for a religion which is about love, forgiveness, and peace. It was worth it to convert.” A refugee family from Iran shares the story of their conversion to Christianity and how they spend the Christmas season.

16/12/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, refugee

Helping Despite Uncertainty

Every migrant in Hungary has a unique story; the RCH sat down recently with one such migrant to hear about his life in Hungary.

10/12/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, refugee

Churches on the Frontline of Integration

The European Commission convened a Dialogue Seminar focussed on looking beyond the immediate humanitarian crisis.

03/12/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, conference of european churches (cec)

Statement of the General Convent on the European Migration Crisis

The Presidium of the General Convent issued a statement on the European migration crisis on 11th November 2015.

13/11/2015

címkék: statement, hungarian reformed church (hrc), refugee

“European Solidarity Must Be Strengthened”

Today 35 bishops and church leaders from 20 countries gathered in Munich, Germany to discuss the refugee situation and the role of the churches in Europe.

02/11/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, world council of churches (wcc), refugee

Moving Past the Hostility

“Not everyone can be automatically accepted, but, instead of speeches of hate, calm words and a clear framework are needed.” We continued the conversation with the colleagues of RCH Refugee Ministry about the event of the last few months.

28/10/2015

címkék: interview, refurgee ministry, refugee

Refugee Crisis to be Discussed in Munich

The international refugee crisis will be the focus of a consultation to be held on 29 October in Munich, Germany.

28/10/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, world council of churches (wcc), refugee

Tveit: We need an international solution to the refugee crisis

Representatives of major international ecumenical organizations visited Hungary 25-29 September to strengthen efforts in support of refugees in Europe and the Middle East.

30/09/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, world council of churches (wcc), refugee

The Churches Walk with Refugees in Hungary

Tamas Fabiny of the Lutheran Church in Hungary spoke with members of a delegation from the WCC during their visit to Budapest.

30/09/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, world council of churches (wcc), refugee

Human Connections

In the recent weeks the delegation of the Presbyterian Church in Canada has visited partner churches in Romania, Ukraine and Hungary.

30/09/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, presbyterian church in canada (pcc), refugee

Representatives of ecumenical agencies will visit Hungary amidst refugee crisis

Representatives of major international ecumenical organizations will embark on a solidarity visit to Hungary from 25 to 28 September.

25/09/2015

címkék: refugee ministry, world council of churches (wcc), refugee

Salaam Overnight Shelter (SOS) for Refugee Families with Children

St. Columba’s Church started the SOS project, aiming to provide a warm and welcoming environment where refugee families can rest for a night.

21/09/2015

címkék: Church of Scotland (CoS), refugee mniistry, refugee

"I Pray That They Find Peace"

The Rev Aaron Stevens, minister of St Columba's Church of Scotland in Budapest, Hungary, gives a powerful account of this summer's refugee crisis in the city and his church's efforts to help.

11/09/2015

címkék: Church of Scotland (CoS), refugee ministry, scottish mission, refugee

Refugee crisis: Churches in Romania call for compassion

The Romanian news portal asked the church leaders in Romania regarding the refugee crisis. Béla Kató, Bishop of the Transylvanian Reformed Church District was aslo interviewed.

10/09/2015

címkék: hungarian reformed church (hrc), romania, refugee, transylvanian reformed church district

WCRC Letter on the Refugee Crisis

The WCRC sent a letter to its member churches on the refugee crisis in Europe, referring also to the Hungarian situation.

09/09/2015

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