Open Dialogue and a New Beginning

Next April, the Reformed Alliance in Germany will hold its annual board meeting in Budapest at the Synod Building of the RCH with a focus on open communication regarding specific issues, political and religious, facing Hungary and the RCH.

02/10/2013

címkék: reformed alliance, germany, kirchentag 2013

Reflections on Mission

Keith Kraft, a United Church of Christ pastor from the U.S., gives his reflection on the month spent alongside his wife Debbie at a summer camp for Roma in Csonkapapi, Ukraine. The camp provides weeklong programs from June through July for nearly 400 youth from several communities.

18/09/2013

címkék: roma ministry, mission, mission co-worker, ucc

A New Swiss-Hungarian Cooperation Is Born

It is an exciting time for the Reformed Church in Hungary and the Swiss Interchurch Aid. On Thursday, the two organizations took another step together strengthening their partnership with an agreement that focuses on Roma ministry in Hungary.

06/09/2013

címkék: agreement, roma ministry, HEKS

Immanuel Home: Learning Through Communication

In Debrecen there is a unique place called Immanuel Home where children with special needs and their families find a place of normalcy and belonging. Here, specially trained staff members work to create an environment for learning, communication and expression.

27/08/2013

címkék: great church, debrecen, immanuel home, communication

Evolution of the Scottish Mission in Budapest

The RCH and the Church of Scotland have a longstanding relationship and unique history. The following is an interview with Rev. Aaron Stevens of St. Columba's Church of Scotland discussing the evolution of the Scottish Mission in Budapest and the ties that bind both churches together.

15/08/2013

címkék: jane haining, st columba, scottish mission, church of scotland

Another Successful Starpoint Reformed Youth Festival

Saturday, 27 July was the end to yet another blessed Starpoint Reformed Youth Festival in Mezőtúr. After a shortened day, everyone gathered at the main stage for a closing worship that included the Lord's Supper.

02/08/2013

címkék: festival, starpoint, music, youth, mezőtúr

Searching to Protect the Created World in Scotland

Winners of the first National Creation Care Competition participated in a six-day study visit to Scotland. During the eventful trip, students of the Fasor Lutheran Secondary School had the opportunity to see the Scottish eco-congregation programme in action.

10/07/2013

címkék: eco competition, eco-congregation, church of scotland

RCH’s contribution to the CEC General Assembly in Budapest

The 14th General Assembly of the Conference of European Churches concluded yesterday boasting a newly approved and reformed constitution. The RCH was honored to be a hosting church that worked alongside the Assembly Planning Committee to create a successful meeting.

09/07/2013

címkék: conference of european churches (cec), assembly

A Community Beyond Borders

The community of Hungarian-speaking Reformed churches from across the Carpathian Basin gathered in Debrecen on 28 June for the Common Synod of the Hungarian Reformed Church with a special emphasis on the 450th anniversary of the Heidelberg Catechism.

05/07/2013

címkék: community, heidelberg catechism, hungarian reformed church (hrc), Synod

U.S. Teachers Excited to Teach in Hungarian Refugee Camps

The RCH is filled with joy to welcome a group of 10 U.S. teachers to Hungary from the Teach Overseas program. They will spend the summer teaching English at refugee camps in Debrecen, Bicske, Fót and at the Refugee Mission's new community center in Budapest.

25/06/2013

címkék: refugee ministry, teach overseas, refugee, mission to the people

A Celebration of World Refugee Day

A new United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) report states that the number of refugees and internally displaced people is at an 18-year high with the crisis in Syria being a leading factor. However, the RCH Refugee Mission decided to honor World Refugee Day in a more positive light.

20/06/2013

címkék: refugee ministry, unhcr, refugee

From South Dakota to Ukraine: UCC Pastor and His Wife Volunteering at Roma Camp

Keith Kraft, a United Church of Christ pastor from Mobridge, South Dakota (USA), arrived last week with his wife Debbie to serve at a summer camp for Roma children alongside Attila and Livia Tomes from the Reformed Roma Center in Csonkapapi, Ukraine.

18/06/2013

címkék: ucc, mission

The Flood Has Passed Its Peak But We Are Not Done

The flood has passed the upper parts of the Danube in Hungary, but those living within reach of the water cannot rest yet: embankments may not be able withstand the long-term weight, and with the flood gone, sandbags become hazardous waste that need to be pulled down, thus volunteers still have work to do.

14/06/2013

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), emergency, flood

Nicolaus Schneider recipient of honorary doctorate from Károli Gáspár University

Nicolaus Schneider, president of the Evangelical Church in Germany received an honorary doctorate Tuesday from Károli Gáspár University of the RCH alongside German literature professor August Stahl and English history professor Martyn Charles Rady.

14/06/2013

címkék: evangelical church in germany, doctorate, károli gáspár university

Hungarian Reformed Church Aid Flood Preparations Underway

Anticipation is high on the Danube, because in the past 50 years its water has never been as high as it is right now. Estimations say the crest will reach Budapest on Thursday, but the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid is already making preparations against the flooding.

06/06/2013

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), emergency, flood

CEC General Assembly in Budapest and Its Revision in a Changing Europe

The Conference of European Churches is counting down the days until its General Assembly, which will take place in Budapest on 3-8 July. Member churches will gather in Hungary's capitol to discuss CEC's role, mission and vision in a changing Europe.

05/06/2013

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

The 10th Annual Reformed Music Festival

This year the Reformed Music Festival was held for the tenth time in Budapest. This three-day program contained musical performances and cultural activities as well as conversations from the seat of the university to the seat of the Parliament.

31/05/2013

címkék: annual, music festival, youth

Bridge of Love 2013

Sixteen thousand applicants registered for the Bridge of Love this year, more than ever before. The two-day event is a great opportunity for both young and elderly people to be part of a community and serve for a good cause across the Carpathian Basin.

28/05/2013

címkék: volunteering, hungarian reformed church aid, bridge of love

An Exciting New Community Centre for the Refugee Mission

It is an extremely busy but exciting time for the RCH's Refugee Mission of the Reformed Mission Centre as it works to organize a newly acquired building in the heart of Budapest. The building will serve as the the Mission's new community centre.

21/05/2013

címkék: refugee ministry, mission to the people, reformed mission centre (rmc), refugee

Summary of the RCH Synod Youth Forum

According to statistics, there is a diminishing amount of young people involved in the church. The Synod Youth Forum has expressed its intentions to contest this fact. The Forum was held 19-20 April with more than 40 young participants.

14/05/2013

címkék: youth forum, youth ministry, youth