General Convent met in Slovakia

The General Convent of the Hungarian Reformed Church announced in its meeting in Kosice, Slovakia that a new translation of the Second Helvetic Confession is on its way. Rev Chris Ferguson, General Secretary of WCRC, was also present at the meeting.

01/07/2016

címkék: confession, hungarian reformed church (hrc), general convent, world communion of reformed churches (wcrc)

Eight Years of Unity

The end of May marked the eighth year of the uniting of the Hungarian Reformed Church (HRC) at the Constituting Synod that took place on 22 May 2009 in Debrecen.

28/06/2016

címkék: unity day, hungarian reformed church (hrc), bridge of love

WCRC Statement on the Referendum on Britain’s Membership of the EU

In light of the recent UK Referendum vote, the RCH stands in solidarity with the WCRC and our partners in the UK.

27/06/2016

címkék: referendum, brexit, world communion of reformed churches (wcrc)

Determined to Serve in Budapest

In celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Scottish Mission in Budapest, the RCH speaks with Rev Susan Cowell, former Associate Minister at the Mission, to hear about her time in the congregation.

27/06/2016

címkék: anniversary, rch, interview, 175, scottish mission

Renewed Commitment for Cooperation

The historic partnership between HEKS and the RCH continues as members of both organizations gathered in Budapest June 23-24 to discuss their ongoing partnership work in the region.

24/06/2016

címkék: HEKS, partnership

“Have No Fear” – Churches Call for Intensified Efforts

Remembering World's Refugee Day, CEC has issued a press release on their recent high-level consultation in Lunteren.

20/06/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, conference of european churches (cec), refugee

Discussion on Migration as Captured in Word Clouds

Learn more about the word clouds used at the recent consultation on migration to gain a greater understanding of the language and tone used in various texts when discussing migration and refugees.

09/06/2016

RCH’s Eco-Congregations Applauded by Partner Church

An eco-justice partnership between the Church of Scotland and the RCH has recently been highlighted at the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly, held at the end of May 2016 in Edinburgh.

16/06/2016

címkék: eco-congregation

The Opposite of Fear

Representatives of Reformed churches and international organisations gathered in Budapest on the first days of June to discuss the challenges presented by the refugee situation.

09/06/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, consultation, refugee

Building God’s Kingdom on the Margins

In celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Scottish Mission in Budapest, the RCH talks with Rev Dr. Ottó Pecsuk, former Associate Minister at the Mission, to hear about his time in the congregation.

09/06/2016

címkék: anniversary, rch, interview, 175, scottish mission

Courage and Hope at the Reformed Table

As a follow-up consultation to the January meeting in Rhineland, partner churches continue the discussion surrounding common responsibility in the current migration situation.

07/06/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, partnership, refugee

People of the Way

Our partner church, the Church of Scotland, recently held its yearly General Assembly in Edinburgh. Delegates from the RCH and the Scottish Mission were represented.

01/06/2016

címkék: church of scotland(cofs), partnership

Partner Church Consultation on Migration

As a follow-up consultation to the January meeting in Rhineland, partner churches continue the discussion on the common responsibility in the current migration situation.

26/05/2016

címkék: refugee ministry, partner churches, refugee

Stories from Mother’s House

Tragedies can strike at any time, but Bethesda Hospital is going above and beyond to make sure that family’s hospital stays are as holistic as possible.

26/05/2016

címkék: bethesda hospital

2016 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

Our partner church, the Church of Scotland is holding its General Assembly from 21-27 May 2016 in Edinburgh. Official delegates of RCH and the Scottish Mission in Budapest are also attending.

23/05/2016

címkék: church of scotland(cofs), partnership

We are the Church That Won’t Draw Lines

In celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Scottish Mission in Budapest, the RCH speaks with Rev Aaron Stevens, current Minister at the Mission, to hear about his time in the congregation.

21/05/2016

címkék: anniversary, rch, Church of Scotland (CoS), interview, 175, scottish mission

A White Book to Document Injustice

With the publication of a new White Book to document the illegalities of property confiscation in Romania, we hope that finally the foundation of our lives may be justice and peace.

18/05/2016

címkék: romania, church/state relations, székely miko high school, miko, székely mikó high school

A Walking Bible

As a child, Attila János Lakatos was diagnosed as having a developmental disability, but now he is a college student who can easily cite professional literature and recite Bible verses one after another.

14/05/2016

címkék: roma ministry, interview

RCH Synod Legally Recognizes the Scottish Mission in Budapest

On May 11, 2016, members of RCH Synod met for the first time in the new year to discuss the legal recognition of the Scottish Mission in Budapest, as well as other topics.

11/05/2016

címkék: anniversary, Synod, 175, scottish mission, CofS

The university may significantly extend its premises

János Lázár, Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office and Presiding Bishop István Szabó signed a cooperation agreement regarding the ownership of the Károlyi-Csekonics Palace in Budapest.

04/05/2016

címkék: Karoli Gáspár Reformed University, Károli Gáspár Reformed University