Pillars of Modern Age Europe

The religious differences between Western and Eastern Europe, the relationship between faith and Europeanness and the power of religion to preserve nations were also discussed at an international conference held in Debrecen last week.

20/10/2021

Restitution in Transylvania Stopped

One might shrug shoulders arguing that a single case does not allow us to draw far-reaching conclusions. But all the signs seem to support the assumption that restitution of Hungarian properties in Romania is no longer a legal issue, but rather a political one.

19/10/2021

címkék: church property restitution, reformed church in romania, transylvanian reformed church district, királyhágómellék reformed church district, romania

Pope Francis Received the Delegation of Roma Special Colleges

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Christian Roma Colleges Network, a large delegation travelled to Rome to represent the organisation, where Pope Francis received the Hungarian Church leaders and the Roma Students.

15/10/2021

címkék: roma ministry, roma special college

Inwards and Upwards

The spirit of László Ravasz as well as the results of his building and development work are just as much alive today as the painful wound caused by a mistake he made. István Bogárdi Szabó, former Bishop of the Danubian Reformed Church District, about one of the most outstanding members of the “great generation of his predecessors”.

13/10/2021

Even Bishops Are Humans

The bishop is “extremely friendly, a pleasant talking companion, with no sign of a brooding scholar in an ivory tower; his presentation and remarks are full of discreet and succinct humour.” Reflection commemorating the centenary of the inauguration Bishop László Ravasz.

10/10/2021

Workshop for HEKS Supported Roma Projects

Reformed pastors and community workers of congregations who implement Roma projects supported by the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS) exchanged their experiences at a two-day interactive workshop in Budapest.

08/10/2021

címkék: roma ministry, HEKS

Statement on Church Property Restitution in Romania

The General Convent of the Hungarian Reformed Church issued a public statement expressing serious concerns regarding recent investigation against leaders of the Reformed Church in Romania, Bishop István Csűry and Bishop Béla Kató.

05/10/2021

címkék: church property restitution, reformed church in romania

Super Teacher of the Year

The Super Teacher of the Year competition was announced for the fifth time in Hungary. Based on the evaluation of the professional jury and the fourteen thousand audience votes, Ferenc Sarkadi, teacher of the Kölcsey Ferenc Reformed Primary School got the award.

01/10/2021

Statement on Croatia

The General Convent, representing the Common Synod of the Reformed Churches in and around Hungary issued a statement re-confirming that it recognizes the Reformed Christian Calvinist Church in Croatia as the only legitimate representation of the Hungarian reformed community in the country.

28/09/2021

címkék: general convent, croatia

"Our Churches are Lighthouses"

Thanksgiving worship service on Sunday afternoon took place in the new church building of the Reformed congregation in Pesterzsébet. Bishop Zoltán Balog preached the Gospel and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán greeted the congregation.

26/09/2021

New Reformed Church Hymnary Published

The new official Hymnbook of the Reformed Church in Hungary is now out. The publication contains 210 new hymns and will be available from 27 September. The volume marks the end of a more than ten-year process.

25/09/2021

címkék: hymnbook

"Love Your Neighbour as Yourself"

Suicide is the third most common cause of death among 15-19 year old young people Hungary. The school year has barely started and a 16-year-old boy has already given up his life because he was bullied by his classmates. Interview with Attila Gecse, grief therapist and hospital chaplain about the Church's responsibility.

24/09/2021

címkék: interview, hospital chaplaincy, suicide

Put to Test at Mass Casualty Exercise

The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid organised a complex emergency management exercise. During the large-scale training, the medical team and the search and rescue team had to solve theoretical and practical tasks.

23/09/2021

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca)

Ecumenical Jury at Cinefest in Hungary

The joint Ecumenical Jury awarded the film Apples, describing a situation that mirrors the difficult pandemic times in which we live and presenting a way to deal with loss and to find meaning in life.

20/09/2021

címkék: interfilm

Hundred Years of Struggle

The Reformed Church District of Királyhágómellék celebrates a bittersweet anniversary: the centenary of its forced foundation is being commemorated in Oradea on 17-18 September. The General Convent of the Hungarian Reformed Church mandated ministerial president of the Synod of RCH as its acting president.

18/09/2021

címkék: királyhágómellék reformed church district

Discorvering Local Values

Entering the life of a town is a slow process for us, which is a conscious aim of ours, as we hope to achieve organic development, says Lívia Böröcz, Head of the Development and Integration Programme of the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid.

16/09/2021

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), integration, social development

Pope Francis Received Also Leaders of RCH

“The visit of Pope Francis to Hungary strengthens us in the indescribable gift of God, Jesus Christ, in our Christian faith, culture, order and Christian ministry,” said József Steinbach, President of the Ecumenical Council of Churches (ECCH) in Hungary at a meeting with Pope Francis with representatives of the ECCH and the Jewish communities.

13/09/2021

címkék: pope francis, international eucharist congress, ecumenical council of churches in hungary (ecch)

Does Europe Need Church?

Reformed and Catholics must defend Europe's Christian values together, echoed a panel discussion of the 30th Economic Forum in Karpacz on Thursday afternoon. Bishop Zoltán Balog, Ministerial President of the Synod of RCH, was invited to the large-scale forum on behalf of the European churches.

11/09/2021

"At Just the Right Time the Lord Will Provide It"

Reproductive medicine has made significant progress in recent decades, which gives childless couples new hope and prospects. But do spouses have the right to defy biological infertility by artificial means? An interview with Rev. Enikő Lakatos, hospital chaplain at the Assisted Reproduction Centre.

09/09/2021

It’s a Blessing to Always Help People

Mrs. Ferenc Gondi, host of the Morning Star After-School, an institution for Roma children in Kecskemét, is a real angel in everyday life. The National Roma Ministry of RCH recognized her ministry granting her the 2021 Reformed Roma Pedagogical Assistant of the Year Award.

05/09/2021

címkék: roma ministry, interview