We Share in the Pain of Our Brothers

Joint statement of Churches in Hungary on the shelling against the Cathedral of Shushi in threatening with the escalation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani war.

09/10/2020

Hungary Supports Armenian Civilians

The Hungary Helps Agency, in cooperation with the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA) and the Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA), provides an emergency fund for the rehabilitation and humanitarian support of civilians in Armenia.

06/10/2020

címkék: armenia, hungary helps

RCH Joins Prayer and Action for Lebanon

RCH joined the WCRC's call for prayer and support for those affected by the explosion in Beirut. Bishop István Szabó sent letters of solidarity to NESSL and UAECNE and assured RCH's partner churches of symphaty and support.

06/08/2020

RCH Congregation Fundraising for Hospital in Nigeria

Members of Sukoró Reformed Congregation had started a fundraiser to buy medical equipment and supplies to a charity hospital in Nigeria, but the current pandemic has forced them to modify their plans.

30/04/2020

Helping Hands in Pakistan

The Presbyterian organisation Tehillim Pakistan has started a food supply campaign for day labourers and marginalized poor Christian families amidst of COVID-19 lockdown in Karachi. Also Muslim families in need received food packages and support.

24/04/2020

címkék: coronavirus

Solidarity in Times of COVID19

The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid launched a donation campaign to meet needs of people mostly affected by the novel corona virus and at the same time invited congregations to support the Sunday School project of Reformed congregations in Syria, an initiative which RCH has been supporting since 2018.

03/04/2020

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), syria, sunday school, coronavirus

Scholarship for Young Christians

Károli Gáspár University of the RCH founded a scholarship scheme to provide study opportunities for young Christian students who are living in minority in selected countries in the Middle-East, Asia and Africa. The University offers 5 full scholarship a year. Deadline for applications is 30th April.

13/03/2020

Peacemaker from Pakistan visits Hungary

Eric Sarwar, Presbyterian minister and church musician from Pakistan, serving as a musical peacemaker in an Islamic context will be visiting our Church in the coming days to deepen relationship.

27/02/2020

Students' Solidarity with Syria

Students and teachers of Hungarian reformed schools in the Carpathian Basin answered the call of the Church Leaders, opened their hearts and raised more than 60 000 USD for the renovation of Syrian evangelical schools. A 10-years high in the history of the Reformed Educational Fund.

20/02/2020

Demolishing the wall of silence

“The government’s goal is to demolish the wall of silence surrounding persecuted Christians”, State Secretary Tristan Azbej declared in Washington after the annual National Prayer Breakfast.

11/02/2020

címkék: hungary helps

School for Christmas

Education is of key significance when it comes to the peaceful coexistence of various religions in the Middle East. The Reformed Educational Fund in the Carpathian Basin supports schools in Syria.

07/01/2020

címkék: Middle East, syria, union of armenian evangelical churches in the near east (uaecne), armenian evangelical community in syria, campaign

Reformed Schools’ Campaign for Syria

This year we celebrate the 10 year Reformed Educational Solidarity Fund. This year, the Armenian Evangelical School in Damascus, Syria will be supported through the Fund.

21/11/2019

címkék: general convent, hungarian reformed church(hrc), syria, armenian evangelical community in syria

Károli Scholarship for Christian Students

The Károli Gáspár University of RCH established a Shcolarship for young people in the world, who live in difficult circumstances, reproted Gyula Sümeghy, Director of the International Relations.

08/11/2019

címkék: interview, scholarship, partnership

The Kingdom of God is Among You

The 2019 Starpoint Reformed Youth Festival took place in Debrecen from 23 July to 27 July. This year, the festival focused on the theme of Unity and Community: The Kingdom of God Surrounds Us.

12/09/2019

címkék: starpoint, youth mission, youth ministry, rch

In Need of More Esthers

Ecumenical guests journeyed to Starpoint from 11 countries and 16 partner churches of the RCH. Some expected a conference while others were surprised that, here, youthful songs were being sung. We spoke with eight out of the 31 guests, and we also asked them of their favorite Bible verse that gives them strength.

05/09/2019

címkék: starpoint, youth mission, youth festival, rch

Starpoint 2019: Unity and Community

In July the Reformed Church of Hungray hosted 31 internationals from 11 different countries and from 17 different partner church’s, many of whom are members of the World Communion of Reformed Church.

02/08/2019

címkék: starpoint, starpoint2019, youth ministry, youth mission

Injustice in Tabriz

Last month, the Assyrian Presbyterian Church in Tabriz, Iran was stormed by intelligence agents of the Iranian government. In response to this, the Founding Committee of the SECID called for an urgent appeal for advocacy.

05/06/2019

címkék: solidarity, rch

Bridges Beyond Boundaries

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the unity of the Hungarian-speaking Reformed Churches in and around Hungary. On May 17, the session of the Common Synod took place, followed by festivities on the next day. Ecumenical representatives from the WCRC and the WCC attended in honor of this celebratory event.

21/05/2019

címkék: unity day, day of national cohesion, hungarian reformed church (hrc)

Life Returning to Syria

In late March, a sizeable delegation visited the Evangelical churches of Lebanon and Syria, signing memoranda of commitment. We have asked the delegates about their experiences.

29/04/2019

címkék: syria, Middle East, partnership

Going Against Traffic on the Damascus Road

RCH visited the 2000-year-old Christian memorials of Syria’s capital, its Armenian and Arab-speaking Evangelical communities. A spiritual journey with Apostle Paul.

29/04/2019

címkék: syria, Middle East, partnership