The church prepares for these events with a heart focused on its mission and motto, "Ambassadors for Christ," a statement that finds its Biblical foundation in Paul's second letter to the Corinthians (2 Cor. 5:19-20). The RCH feels that Paul's message emphasizes the direction of the national church's work and gives a guiding framework for the service of Hungarian Reformed congregations. In 2012, the RCH created a working plan that highlights the most important missions for different committees and departments throughout the church. This document serves as a type of road map for the upcoming year, reminding everyone to keep efforts centered and directed toward the church's overall mission. It puts the tasks into perspective by holding the ultimate goal in view, so God's mission remains in the forefront and is not lost in the background.
As the church prepares for the next year, it looks at the legacy and special significance of the Heidelberg Catechism. The RCH believes that the rediscovery of the Heidelberg Catechism as one of the church's most important confessions and the examination of its contemporary message directly relates to the essential identity and service of a church as an "Ambassador for Christ."
Below is a brief view into the life of the RCH in 2013.
Important Dates:
March 18: Celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Leuenberg Agreement
In fellowship with the Lutheran and Methodist Churches in Hungary
April 24-25: Spring Synod Meeting
May 19: Hungarian Reformed Unity Day
June 28: Common Synod – Hungarian Reformed Church (HRC)
Commemorating the 450th anniversary of the Heidelberg Catechism
July 3-8: Conference of European Churches (CEC) General Assembly – Budapest, Hungary
July 23-27: Starpoint Reformed Youth Festival – Mezőtúr
Sept. 29-Oct. 6: The Week of Creation
October: Month of Reformation
Oct. 30-Nov. 8: World Council of Churches General Assembly – Busan, Korea
November 14-15: Fall Synod Meeting