Change Begins with Us

"As for now, the image of the empty churches, we have been confronted with in recent months, is a nightmare from which we can wake up. At the same time it should also be a warning sign."

30/06/2020

Power of Ignorance

"Ideologies are based on a certain desire not to know." Reflection of Dr. István Szabó, presiding Bishop of the General Synod of the RCH, about the violence in the United States.

26/06/2020

In Solidarity for Peace in the Korean Peninsula

Today we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. RCH has been journeying with the Korean Presbyterian community for reconciliation, peace and reunification for decades.

25/06/2020

címkék: presbyterian church in the republic of korea (prok), presbyterian church of korea (pck)

Teaching Roma Children is a Dream Come True

Interview with the Viktor Budai, holder of the best Roma Reformed Teacher Award of the year, about his adventurous life, wows, dreams and prejudices against Roma.

23/06/2020

HRCA Supports Victims of Storm

The weather conditions of recent days have made life difficult for thousands of families across the country, and the homes of several families have become uninhabitable due to heavy rainfall entering their houses.

22/06/2020

Righteous Indignation

As Believers we have always been taught to love our enemies and yet, as a Believer who is also a descendant of enslaved Africans in America, I find rage to be an obvious and natural response.

21/06/2020

Elderly Homes Reopened for Visitors

After a three-month ban due to COVID-19, RCH’s elderly homes can receive visitors again, and also spiritual life can be revitalized. So far there have been no cases of novel coronavirus infection among the residents.

20/06/2020

Evaluation of HEKS Roma Inclusion Projects Underway

Focus group discussions, external financial audit, exhaustive narrative reports – this is how RCH and HEKS prepare the evaluation of their cooperation in the past four years.

19/06/2020

Our First Duty is Saying Thanks

Due to the emergency situation still in place, the Synod held its session in the church of the Budapest-Fasor congregation, in complying with COVID-19 related restrictions and regulations.

17/06/2020

címkék: day of national cohesion, Synod

Investing into the Future

Sixty-six kindergartens are being built and renewed within the framework of the countrywide kindergarten program of RCH. "Our goal is to raise children whom we can be proud of 15, 50 or 100 years later," said Bishop István Szabó.

14/06/2020

címkék: kindergarten

New Acting Rector Appointed at the Károli University

Dr. Ágnes Czine, former Deputy Rector for Education of the Károli Gáspár Reformed University, has been appointed by the Senate of the University to perform the duties of the Rector as of June 5.

10/06/2020

Pentecost Message from the Worldwide Reformed Family

The Communication Service of RCH invited members of the WCRC family to read together the biblical story about the first Pentecost as sign of our communion.

07/06/2020

Self-determination is Part of Human Freedom

How does the Transylvanian Reformed community prepare for the centenary of the Peace Treaty of Trianon signed on June 4 in 1920? Interview with Béla Kató, Bishop of the Transylvanian Reformed Church District.

03/06/2020

címkék: day of national cohesion, Trianon Treaty 100

Let us Remain Hopeful

Pentecost message of the Presidium of the General Convent to all congregations and institutions of the Hungarian Reformed Church and beyond, in the light of the re-opening of churches and the 100th Anniversary of the Treaty of Trianon.

30/05/2020

címkék: pentecost, day of national cohesion, Trianon Treaty 100

Together in Service of the Gospel

We interviewed László Fazekas, Bishop of the Reformed Christian Church in Slovakia on the issues of the Treaty of Trianon, national solidarity and cohesion, as well as Hungarian Reformed unity.

28/05/2020

címkék: day of national cohesion, Trianon Treaty 100

WCC Mourns Passing of Bertalan Tamás

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, Acting General Secretary of WCC sent a letter of condolence to RCH on the passing away of the former Ecumenical Officer of RCH and senior minister of the Scottish Mission in Budapest.

27/05/2020

RCH mourns for Bertalan Tamás

His family and the Reformed Church in Hungary announce with heavy hearts that former Ecumenical Officer of RCH, Revd. Bertalan Tamás, has returned to his Creator in the 80th year of his life.

21/05/2020

Churches Open Across the Country

The Presidential Council of RCH announced that as of May 18, 2020, local churches can hold worship services and organize other church events with physical presence.

18/05/2020

Don’t Let Them Down!

Georgina Laboda, Student of Political Sciences and resident of the Reformed Roma Special College in Budapest (RefoRom) reflects on the social consequences of COVID-19 for the most vulnearble Roma communities in Hungary.

16/05/2020

Physically Distant but Close in Spirit

When the restrictions of movement and the temporary closure of universities were announced, both Roma Special Collegia of RCH suspended their operation – at least within the walls of the institutions. Activities are still just as intensive as before.

13/05/2020

címkék: Roma Collegium