Loyalty, Resistance, Risk-taking

We sat down with Ms. Földváryné Kiss, who is also chair of the Department of Church History within the Faculty of Theology at Károli Gáspár Reformed University, to talk about heroes and victims.

08/03/2021

In-Person Worship Suspended Again

The Presidency Council of RCH announced the suspension of in-person worship and community events for the period of 8 through 26 March as the country goes into lockdown once again. The hope is that churches will reopen before Easter.

05/03/2021

Coronavirus: Announcement of the Presidium

The Presidium of the Reformed Church in Hungary will soon provide more information about the new guidelines issued by the Hungarian Government.

04/03/2021

címkék: coronavirus

The Extended Hand Of The Church

Social development, a medical team serving in Bangladesh, volunteering and handing out teddy bears – just a few of the many activities of the Reformed Church Aid in the past six years. Interview with Managing Director Márton Juhász.

01/03/2021

Supporting the Near East School of Theology

During a video conference on December 22nd, the Debrecen Reformed Theological University (DRHE), the Transtibiscan Diocese and the Both Antal Theological and Cultural Foundation delivered their joint donation to the Protestant theological school in Beirut, which suffered damage in the explosions on August 4th.

27/02/2021

Dr. Ágnes Czine To Continue As Acting Rector

Upon the proposal and request of the Synod of the Reformed Church in Hungary, the Senate of Károli Gáspár University at its session on 22 February 2021 endorsed unanimously that vice rector for educational affairs Dr Ágnes Czine shall continue her service as acting rector.

25/02/2021

Donation for Victims of Earthquake in Croatia

The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA) delivered the donation to the Catholic diocese in Sisak, Croatia to restore the damage caused by the natural disaster. HRCA completed their 13,000 EUR donation with the 50,000 kuna contribution of the Hungarian Reformed community in Croatia.

24/02/2021

Gratitude For The Past Six Years

Looking back on the past six years we collected highlights of the life and ministry of the Church under the guidance of the outgoing Synod. We focus, in a sense of gratitude to God and to our partners, on moments involving international cooperation.

22/02/2021

New Presidium of the Synod of RCH Elected

The constituting meeting of the newly elected General Synod of the Reformed Church in Hungary elected Bishop Zoltán Balog as Ministerial President and Chief Elder János Molnár as Lay President of the Synod.

17/02/2021

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In Recognition of True Solidarity

Najla Kassab, President of the World Communion of Reformed Churches and reformed pastor in the Middle East shared her heartfelt wishes and words of appreciation to Bishop Dr. István Szabó, outgoing ministerial President of the Synod of RCH.

16/02/2021

Renewed Joint Commitment for the Marginalized

RCH signed the Chuch Cooperation agreement for another 4-year project period with HEKS. The project continues the service to refugee populations and to the Roma communities.

13/02/2021

címkék: HEKS

"There’s No Such Thing As Roma-Specific Education"

As a teenager he already actively participated in the cultural life of Bátonyterenye and later left behind the stereotype of poverty and Roma origins as a researcher and journalist.

09/02/2021

Committed to Serve in Unity

Each member of the new Synod of RCH will have a free mandate and can choose presidents and vice-presidents of the highest decisions making body freely. Communique on the election of the Presidents of RCH correcting false press statements.

06/02/2021

címkék: elections2020

Hungary was the only country that came to us directly

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II expressed his appreciation for the Hungarian solidarity and cooperation with the Hungary Helps Program.

03/02/2021

címkék: syria, hungary helps

Károly Fekete Confirmed as Bishop

The newly elected Assembly of the Transtibiscan Church District was constituted in Debrecen in form of a video conference on 30 January. Members confirmed the result of the elections and chose new officers.

02/02/2021

címkék: elections2020

Hope of Returning to Normal

Can the coronavirus vaccine cause infertility? Do people suffering from asthma or allergies have anything to worry about? Can people with diabetes get vaccinated? 10+1 questions answered by immunologist and university professor András Falus.

01/02/2021

Protest Against Profanation of Religious Symbols

Leaders of Hungarian churches, including members of the Ecumenical Coincil, and religious communities protest against the profanation and mockery of their symbols.

30/01/2021

Vaccination Can Be Life Saving

Hospital chaplains and most of the staff of Bethesda Children's Hospital have already recieved their COVID-19 vaccine. Gyula Rideg, hospital chaplain at Bethesda, said he felt it's his responsibility to get vaccinated as he is working among patients.

29/01/2021

Zoltán Balog Inaugurated as Bishop

“The consequence of forgiveness is that we can invite each other – into our congregations, our church and our Christianity” – said at his inauguration the Bishop of the Danubian Reformed Church District on January 25.

27/01/2021

címkék: elections2020

HRCA Helps Fight The Extreme Cold

Since the cold season has started the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid launched its annual firewood program. The project has been supported by the Evangelical Church in Rhineland in the past years.

25/01/2021