Decision Made at the Right Time

The leaders of the Church can perform exceptionally well if the organization behind them works seamlessly – professes István Mózes Mező, the head of the Office of the General Synod. He sees the office, established in the current synodical term as a separate organizational branch, as a tool which, with the effective use of resources, can affect not just the Church, but the whole society.

20/04/2022

címkék: Synod office, istván mózes mező

Seeds of Hope

On 19 April, the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid delivered a humanitarian transport containing seeds to Transcarpathia from its warehouse in Beregdaroc. In the "Seeds of Hope" program, a total of 11 tonnes of seeds were delivered to the border region by HRCA. The total value of the transport exceeds one hundred thousand euros.

20/04/2022

címkék: relief, hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, ukraine, reformed church in transcarpathia

The Power of Resurrection Defies the Power of Destruction

Bishop Sándor Zán Fábián, Head of the Reformed Church in Transcarpathia, in his Easter message on the Hungarian radio station in Ukraine, encouraged church members and Christians beyond to embrace the restoring power of resurrection in their personal lives and in the Church.

16/04/2022

címkék: relief, easter2022, bishop zan fabian, ukraine

Walking the Via Dolorosa

“In Solidarity and Prayer This Easter Season,” reads in the Easter Massage of the World Communion of Reformed Churches Europe Area, which was sent to the member churches in the shadow of the war in Ukraine by Martina Wasserloos-Strunk, President of WCRC Europe.

15/04/2022

címkék: relief, wcrc europe, world communion of reformed churches (wcrc), ukraine, easter2022

Life Got Resurrected

"The Word of God tells us that God does not forget about His people." The Presidium of the General Convent, Bishops and Lay Presidents of the Church Districts of the Hungarian Reformed Church in the Carpathian Basin jointly issued Easter blessings.

15/04/2022

címkék: general convent, hungarian reformed church, easter2022

"The Lord Is Risen Indeed"

"The Gospel message has special weight and significance these days when we not only hear accounts of war and human suffering but are deeply touched by them," reads in the joint Easter Message of the Hungarian Catholic Bishops' Conference and the Ecumenical Council of Churches in Hungary.

14/04/2022

címkék: ecumenical council of churches in hungary (ecch), hungarian catholic bishops conference, easter2022

New Minibuses Help the Church’s Relief Assistance in Transcarpathia

The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid (HRCA) offered three minibuses to better facilitate the distribution of donations in Transcarpathia. The new vehicles will transport food and hygiene products collected in Hungary to the Reformed Church in Ukraine.

13/04/2022

címkék: relief, hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, ukraine, reformed church in transcarpathia

HRCA Helped Again a Hospital in Transcarpathia

Shortage of medicines and doctors is plaguing hospitals in Transcarpathia, while more and more patients are arriving from inside Ukraine. Since the outbreak of the war, the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid has been offering help thanks to donations. This time, more than 3 million forints worth of medicines were delivered to the Central City Clinical Hospital in Uzhhorod.

10/04/2022

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, relief, ukraine

The Congragtion in Berehove Offers Worship and Activities for Children in Ukrainian

The Hungarian speaking Reformed Congregation in Beregszász/Berehove, Ukraine, is organizing activities for often traumatized refugee children and Sunday afternoon services in Ukrainian, so that IDPs have spiritual relief, as well.

09/04/2022

címkék: ukraine, relief, reformed church in transcarpathia

Make Our Confession Accessible

Bishop Zoltán Balog, Ministerial President of the Synod, in his opening address at the two-day session of the General Synod of RCH spoke about the solidarity with Transcarpathia, Ukraine, the role of religious education and the need for fairness. Korean Presbyterians visited the two-day meeting.

08/04/2022

címkék: relief, reformed church in transcarpathia, Synod, presbyterian church of korea (pck)

Agreement of Cooperation Signed Between Korean Diaconia and HRCA

A delegation from Korea, composed of senior officialy of the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) and the Korean Diakonia visited RCH and the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid. Korean Diakonia and the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming their cooperation for the sake of the people of the war-tornUkraine.

08/04/2022

címkék: relief, Presbyterian Church of Korea, hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, ukraine

Solidarity With Pastors in Ukraine

Those who stay in Ukraine and continue serving faithfully among elderly people and refugees need help themselves. The Presidium of the Reformed Church in Hungary issued a circular requesting pastors to offer parts of their salaries for the fellow ministers in Ukraine, persevering and serving faithfully in the Reformed Church in Transcarpathia. International partners are also welcome to show solidarity.

08/04/2022

címkék: ukraine, relief, solidarity

WCC calls for diplomacy instead of threats, dialogue instead of confrontation

The World Council of Churches (WCC) convened an ecumenical roundtable consultation on the situation in Ukraine, which took place 30 March at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute. Bishop Zoltán Balog, Ministerial President of the Synod of RCH attended the meeting representing Hungarian member churches.

01/04/2022

címkék: relief, ukraine, world council of churches (wcc)

What Can We Do For Peace? - A Call for Action

The Mission Service of the Reformed Church in Hungary has published an appeal in connection with the war in Ukraine and the refugees fleeing forced to leave their home due to the atrocities. They encourage Hungarian congregations to gather regularly for prayer and to sing the "hymn" of the Reformed Church in Transcarpathia. Read and join the call.

27/03/2022

címkék: war, relief, ukraine

Our Response Must Include What We Think of Love

The Evangelical Group Association organised a conference on „Protecting families - the biblical image of the family” last Saturday in Budapest. One of the discussions at the conference brought church leaders together around a table. The Reformed Church was represented by Bishop Zoltán Balog, ministerial president of the Synod.

20/03/2022

címkék: family, bishop zoltan balog

On The Wavelength Of Help

Vujity Tvrtko, writer, journalist and reclaimed television reporter in Hungary worked with the Pulzus FM, a Hungarian speaking radio station in Transcarpathia, Western Ukraine as a volunteer. He called his week-long work a peace mission.

27/03/2022

címkék: ukraine, relief

Refugees Keep Coming to Hungary

Due to the war in Ukraine, human lives are at risk, people lack basic supplies and have been forced to leave their homes. IDPs have reached the Western part of Ukraine and refugees are arriving to Hungary in growing numbers. The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid has been providing emergency response from the first day. Daily update.

26/03/2022

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, relief, ukraine

Scottish Church Reopened its Shelter

Due to the war in Ukraine, human lives are at risk, people lack basic supplies and have been forced to leave their homes. IDPs have reached the Western part of Ukraine and refugees are arriving to Hungary in growing numbers. The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid has been providing emergency response from the first day. Daily update.

25/03/2022

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, relief, ukraine

International Cooperation of Charity Organisations

Due to the war in Ukraine, human lives are at risk, people lack basic supplies and have been forced to leave their homes. IDPs have reached the Western part of Ukraine and refugees are arriving to Hungary in growing numbers. The Hungarian Reformed Church Aid has been providing emergency response from the first day. Daily update.

24/03/2022

címkék: hungarian reformed church aid (hrca), HRCAupdate, relief, ukraine

... And So You Will Bear Testimony To Me...

Sándor Zán Fábián, Bishop of the Reformed Church in Transcarpathia, Ukraine, has served as pastor of the reformed congregation in Mezővári for twenty-five years. The war and armed conflict will change the life of the region forever, including this small village. Since the outbreak of the war, he has been working continuously, spending his days helping those in need, including refugees and internally displaced persons. An interview.

24/03/2022

címkék: war, relief, bishop zan fabian, ukraine, reformed church in transcarpathia