A Year Focused on Reformation

2017. február 08., tags: reformation jubilee, Debrecen, debrecen

Guests from around the world gathered in Debrecen, Hungary at the end of January to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, as well as the 450th anniversary of the Debrecen Synod. The ecumenical program occurred side by side with the RCH programming, bringing an international perspective to the theme of Reformation. 

A Year Focused on Reformation

2017. február 08., tags: reformation jubilee, Debrecen, debrecen

Guests from around the world gathered in Debrecen, Hungary at the end of January to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, as well as the 450th anniversary of the Debrecen Synod. The ecumenical program occurred side by side with the RCH programming, bringing an international perspective to the theme of Reformation. 

The City of Reformation

2016. december 15., tags: reformation jubilee, debrecen, city of reformation, Debrecen, rch, reformation

As 2017 comes closer, the RCH and the Hungarian city of Debrecen prepare for Reformation celebrations. Debrecen has been chosen as a City of Reformation for the 500-year anniversary of the Reformation and is busy preparing festivities for the coming year. The RCH is also preparing to celebrate the 450-year anniversary of the Hungarian Reformed Church in 2017, one that will tie into Reformation celebrations in Hungary.

The City of Reformation

2016. december 15., tags: reformation jubilee, debrecen, city of reformation, Debrecen, rch, reformation

As 2017 comes closer, the RCH and the Hungarian city of Debrecen prepare for Reformation celebrations. Debrecen has been chosen as a City of Reformation for the 500-year anniversary of the Reformation and is busy preparing festivities for the coming year. The RCH is also preparing to celebrate the 450-year anniversary of the Hungarian Reformed Church in 2017, one that will tie into Reformation celebrations in Hungary.

Church Planting Partnership

2016. április 29., tags: partner, Debrecen, debrecen, university chaplaincy, reformed church in america(rca)

From April 9-19, 2016, a delegation from the Debrecen Reformed University Congregation visited the Reformed Church in America’s (RCA) Great Lakes Region, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in order to present a report on the growth and success of the University Congregation in Hungary. The congregation has been receiving support from the RCA’s congregations for years and wanted to show their appreciation for their brothers and sisters in Christ in America as well as share their valuable experiences in church planting. 

Church Planting Partnership

2016. április 29., tags: partner, Debrecen, debrecen, university chaplaincy, reformed church in america(rca)

From April 9-19, 2016, a delegation from the Debrecen Reformed University Congregation visited the Reformed Church in America’s (RCA) Great Lakes Region, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in order to present a report on the growth and success of the University Congregation in Hungary. The congregation has been receiving support from the RCA’s congregations for years and wanted to show their appreciation for their brothers and sisters in Christ in America as well as share their valuable experiences in church planting. 

Peter Bukowski became honorary doctor in Debrecen

2015. november 25., tags: debrecen, Debrecen, reformed alliance

The Reformed Theological University of Debrecen welcomed Peter Bukowski, the former moderator of the Reformed Alliance in Germany, as an honorary doctor. 

Peter Bukowski became honorary doctor in Debrecen

2015. november 25., tags: debrecen, Debrecen, reformed alliance

The Reformed Theological University of Debrecen welcomed Peter Bukowski, the former moderator of the Reformed Alliance in Germany, as an honorary doctor. 

Meeting with the US. Ambassador to Hungary in Debrecen

2015. február 20., tags: ambassador, bishop, Debrecen, debrecen

The Hon. Colleen Bell, United States of America Ambassador to Hungary met Rev. Dr. Károly Fekete, Bishop of Transtibiscan Reformed Church District. 

Meeting with the US. Ambassador to Hungary in Debrecen

2015. február 20., tags: ambassador, bishop, Debrecen, debrecen

The Hon. Colleen Bell, United States of America Ambassador to Hungary met Rev. Dr. Károly Fekete, Bishop of Transtibiscan Reformed Church District. 

Gusztáv Bölcskei continues as Rector of the Theological Seminary in Debrecen

2015. február 11., tags: rector, debrecen, Debrecen

Dr. Gusztáv Bölcskei has been appointed as Rector of the Reformed Theological University in Debrecen with immediate effect.

Gusztáv Bölcskei continues as Rector of the Theological Seminary in Debrecen

2015. február 11., tags: rector, debrecen, Debrecen

Dr. Gusztáv Bölcskei has been appointed as Rector of the Reformed Theological University in Debrecen with immediate effect.

Thinking Outside the Box

2015. január 13., tags: debrecen, Debrecen, partner, university chaplaincy, reformed church in america (rca)

Hungarian-American Church Planting Project Launched in the Debrecen Reformed University Congregation

Thinking Outside the Box

2015. január 13., tags: debrecen, Debrecen, partner, university chaplaincy, reformed church in america (rca)

Hungarian-American Church Planting Project Launched in the Debrecen Reformed University Congregation

“Spiritual unity has always existed among us.”

2014. június 03., tags: unity day, debrecen, hungarian reformed church (hrc), Debrecen

In Debrecen on 24 May the Hungarian Reformed Church (HRC) held an event celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Reformed Church’s unity. Church leaders and thousands of people gathered in order to remember the historical moment when the Hungarian communities became united.  

“Spiritual unity has always existed among us.”

2014. június 03., tags: unity day, debrecen, hungarian reformed church (hrc), Debrecen

In Debrecen on 24 May the Hungarian Reformed Church (HRC) held an event celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Reformed Church’s unity. Church leaders and thousands of people gathered in order to remember the historical moment when the Hungarian communities became united.  

Debrecen to be named a “European City of the Reformation”

2013. december 16., tags: reformation, debrecen, Debrecen, city

2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and will be celebrated around the world. In honor of this, the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) has awarded 31 European cities with the title, “European City of the Reformation.”

Debrecen to be named a “European City of the Reformation”

2013. december 16., tags: reformation, debrecen, Debrecen, city

2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and will be celebrated around the world. In honor of this, the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) has awarded 31 European cities with the title, “European City of the Reformation.”

Ten Honorary Doctors named in Debrecen

2013. december 04., tags: Debrecen, doctorate, debrecen reformed theological university, debrecen

The Reformed Theological University in Debrecen consecrated ten new honorary doctors at the Reformed College in Debrecen on 21 November. The event was organized on the occasion of Reformed College's 475th anniversary.

Ten Honorary Doctors named in Debrecen

2013. december 04., tags: Debrecen, doctorate, debrecen reformed theological university, debrecen

The Reformed Theological University in Debrecen consecrated ten new honorary doctors at the Reformed College in Debrecen on 21 November. The event was organized on the occasion of Reformed College's 475th anniversary.

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