Béla Kató Installed as New Bishop in Romania

Visitors from around the Carpathian Basin and beyond gathered in Cluj-Napoca, Romania to celebrate the election and installation of Béla Kató as the 46th bishop of the Transylvanian district of the Reformed Church in Romania.

05/02/2013

címkék: romania, kató béla, transylvanian church district

Bishop Election Frustrations Continue in Serbia

The voting drama in the Reformed Christian Church in Serbia (RCCS) concerning the election of Béla Halász continues to persist well into 2013. The Voting Committee met again on 28 January, but there was still no official announcement made.

02/02/2013

címkék: reformed christian church in serbia

CEC to hold Extraordinary Assembly in Budapest

The Conference of European Churches (CEC) held a press conference this week to discuss its upcoming General Assembly, which will be held in Budapest on 3-8 July. During this time, Conference members will discuss a possible organization-wide restructuring.

31/01/2013

címkék: conference of european churches (cec), assembly

Director of Reformed Roma Collegium Honored with Wallenberg Award

Anikó Uhrin, Director of the István Wáli Reformed Roma Collegium, is among the most recent recipients of the annual Wallenberg Award, presented to individuals whose life and work is dedicated to helping those living in discrimination.

28/01/2013

címkék: holocaust, raoul wallenberg, Wallenberg Award, uhrin anikó

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Hungary and Around the World

On 20 January, the world joined together for a week of prayer as a call for community and Christian unity. The overarching theme and reflection for this year's Week of Prayer is "What does God require from us?" which finds its Biblical basis in Micah 6:6-8.

22/01/2013

címkék: week of prayer

2013 Starpoint Discusses the Issue of Identity

The upcoming Starpoint Reformed youth festival will be held in Mezőtúr, Hungary on 23-27 July with a focus on Identity. Young adults from all over the world are encouraged to come together, create a community of dialogue, all while enjoying some great music!

18/01/2013

címkék: starpoint, youth, festival

New Bishop Elected for the Hungarian-Speaking Reformed Community in Serbia

It has been a long, complicated road to elect a new Bishop for the Reformed Christian Church in Serbia (RCCS), but the voting process is almost complete and they are one step closer to an official announcement. Béla Halász was elected with 23 votes to 14 over Attila Orosz.

15/01/2013

címkék: reformed christian church in serbia

Over A Century of Service - Synod Building of RCH

The Synod Building of the Reformed Church in Hungary is the central point for the Church. The Church celebrates the history of the building that has stood witness to the life and ministry of the RCH for more than a century.

11/01/2013

címkék: synod building

"And now what are you waiting for?" – CEC and its Mission in a Changing Europe

The Conference of European Churches (CEC) is preparing for its 14th Assembly which will be held in Budapest, Hungary from 3 to 8 July 2013. Since adopting the first Constitution, CEC has faced different challenges, and now it has reached a turning point in its history.

07/01/2013

címkék: assembly, conference of european churches (cec)

A Chance for a New Beginning

The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid reflects on the first year of service for the Life Belt programme. Launched last Advent, it a project that strives to aid families devastated by the crash of foreign exchange loans in the form of housing assistance.

17/12/2012

címkék: christmas

Wow, How Small You Are!

Presiding Bishop Gusztáv Bölcskei shares his thoughts on where we can find our hope in a Christmas season that is defined each year by bigger, more spectacular and more glamorous, a phenomena that stands in stark contrast to Jesus’ humble beginning.

14/12/2012

címkék: christmas

A Real Christmas

The child is coming. Advent is the time in the church to wait and prepare for the arrival of Immanuel, God with us. For the Reformed Church in Hungary, it is a time to spread the story of His birth – no small task, to be certain.

14/12/2012

címkék: boy, campaign, christmas, real

The RCH Looks to 2013

The Church looks forward to a continuation of the RCH's aim to live as Ambassadors for Christ. It also devotes itself to the planning of many events, including the 450th celebration of the Heidelberg Catechism and 40th anniversary of the Leuenberg Agreement.

14/12/2012

címkék: 2013

The Scottish Mission in Budapest: A Spirit of Cooperation and Tolerance, Then and Now

A reflection on the life and legacy of Jane Haining, a missionary from the Church of Scotland in Budapest during WW II. Haining dedicated her life to the service of Jewish and Christian alike. She was taken to and later executed in Auschwitz.

10/12/2012

címkék: antisemitism, st columba, scottish mission, church of scotland

Ministry among the Roma - Interview with Attila Landauer, Gypsy Studies Specialist

In Hungary, Roma communities have been an inseparable part of society for centuries and in the life of churches, service among Roma has always primarily meant spreading the Gospel. Interview with Attila Landauer, national coordinator of Roma ministry of the RCH.

10/12/2012

címkék: roma ministry, interview

Candlelight Demonstration Against Racism

On Friday evening a protest demonstration was held in Debrecen, where representatives of historical churches, the local government, political parties and civil organisations gathered together to let their voices be heard against racism and hatred.

06/12/2012

címkék: antisemitism

Géza Soos, the Hungarian Wallenberg

Born 100 years ago, Soos was an integral member of the Hungarian resistance during World War II. The Reformed Church in Hungary celebrates his life, bravery and service during 2013, which is known as the Wallenberg year in Hungary.

04/12/2012

címkék: antisemitism

Amendments In Church Law – The Door Is Open For New Applicants

According to the new church law issued by the Hungarian Government in 2011, only 14 out of 352 religious communities and groups were acknowledged as official churches in Hungary.

28/11/2012

címkék: law

The Movement of Reinterpretation: November Synod Meeting of the RCH

The Synod of the RCH convened for its fall session to discuss, aside from business matters, the vision of the church as it faces an unprecedented time of social change and economic unrest. The RCH invited 11 international delegates from partner churches.

26/11/2012

címkék: general synod, church revision, andrás harmathy

Brief Report of Synod Resolutions

Several important topics were discussed throughout the Synod meeting in mid-November, including a new translation of the Heidelberg Catechism, Starpoint Youth Festival, report of the Confirmation Committee and the Guiding Principles for 2013.

26/11/2012

címkék: general synod, church revision, heidelberg cathechism, starpoint, ambassadors for christ, hungarian reformed church (hrc)