Calvin Synod Herald, 1984 (84. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)

1984-06-01 / 3. szám

CALVIN SYNOD HERALD — 2 — REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA CALVIN SYNOD NEWS The 46th Annual Meeting of our Calvin Synod is now past. It was held on May 21—24, 1984 in Ligonier, PA. Of our 42 congregations 32 were represented by 53 official delegates. Almost as many guests and visitors were also present at various occasions. The whole meeting was characterized by seriousness, discipline, hard work and heartfelt relaxation, courage and evasion, good decisions and tenseful moments. We praise God for all! Here are some of the important resolu­tions to help our constituency. 1. The Revision of the Constitution of our Calvin Synod was completed on the basis of all amendments. The revised text CALVIN SYNOD HERALD Official Organ of the Calvin Synod, Conference of the United Church of Christ Dr. John Butosi, Bishop 963 Laurel Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 Telephone: (203) 368-3658 MANAGING EDITOR: Paul Kantor ADMINISTRATOR: Charlotte K. Kantor 365 E. Woodrow Avenue, P.O. Box 07812 Columbus, Ohio 43207 Telephones: (614) 444-1473 or 444-1319 PUBLISHING OFFICE: Classic Printing Corp. 9527 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102 Telephone: (216) 631-3626 Published bi-monthly Individual Subscription $6.00 Group Subscription $4.00 yearly Postmaster send 3579 Form for change of address to P.O. Box 07812. Columbus OH 43207 Second Class postage paid at Columbus, Ohio ISSN 0161-6900 REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA A Kálvin Egyházkerület (United Church of Christ) hivatalos folyóirata. A kiadásért felel: Dr. Bütösi János, püspök 963 Laurel Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 Telefon: (203) 368-3658 ÜGYVEZETŐ SZERKESZTŐ: Kántor Pál ADMINISZTRÁTOR: Kántorné Erdei Sári P.O. Box. 07812. Columbus. OH 43207 Telefon: (614) 444-1473, 444-1319 KIADÓ HIVATAL: Classic Printing Corp. 9527 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102 Telefon: (216)631-3626 Megjelenik kéthavonként Egyéni előfizetés $6.00 évente Csoportos előfizetés $4.00 évente A nem kért kéziratokat bélyeggel ellátott vá­laszborítékok csatolásával küldjük csak vissza. Fényképet nem őrzünk meg. Minden levelezést az ÜGYVEZETŐ SZERKESZTŐ címére ké­rünk. will be published in the official Minutes. However, the revision of the Synod By­laws was postponed until 1985 as we had no time to deal with them. 2. Committee on Church & Ministry recommended full standing to Rev. B. Poz­nan, “Student in Care” status to Mr. Andrew Czecze and Mr. S. L. Hertelendy, admittance to the Lay Ministry Program for Mr. E. Petrovich and Mr. J. Csuti. The Rev. E. Loeffel was interviewed for Privilege of Call, Wm. Ellis for progress report. 3. Committee on Youth Work urged our churches to send young people for the summer Youth Camp to be held Aug. 12—18 at Mt. Pleasant, PA. Registration and fee ($100) are to be mailed to the Rev. Dr. C. Medyesy, 107 So. Cherry St., Wal­lingford, CT 06492 no later than July 1. (Forms to be requested also from her.) — Synod also approved the Counselor-in- Training program for 19—24 year olds. For the UCC National Youth Event Synod agreed to pay the expenses of one delegate. 4. In regard to Hungarian Reformed Church Uniting Synod heard the progress report, approved the Council’s actions, and voted to prepare a “Uniform Refor­med Liturgical Book in English” allocat­ing the necessary fund for 200 copies (75%). 5. The Insurance Program of U.C.C. Conferences was presented by its coordi­nator, Peter E. Keck. Synod voted: “Since this company offers the highest possible coverage at the lowest possible premium, each delegate should report at the next consistory meeting about this opportunity and respond at their earliest convenience by filling out the survey form and sending it to the Company, UCC Insurance Prog­rams, 20 Woodside Ave., San Francisco, CA 94127 (415-753-0901). Then the Ad­visory Board will send proposal to the respective churches which would like to participate in the Synod Program.” It is understood that the cost could be about $4000 to the Synod, with a rebate as con­gregations join the program. 6. Concerning Clergy Housing Synod accepted the recommendation of the Com­mittee on Health & Welfare that the present parsonage system which involves many of our churches, be replaced by a housing allowance option, thus allowing the ministers to build real estate equity during their lifetime of service. 7. Same Committee also recommended to open an IRA for ministers serving small churches, supplementing Social Security and pension. 8. With reservation, Synod voted for the “Amendments to the UCC Constitu­tion & Bylaws on Ministry.” 9. Synod decided to “develop a 3 year goal and thereby provide financial support for the American Hungarian Foundation and its capital fund to establish the Na­tional Hungarian Heritage Center” at New Brunswick, NJ. 10. Synod reaffirmed its determination to fight against human rights violations, especially in regard to Hungarian mino­rities living in Romania and Czechoslova­kia, giving support to CANAAC resolu­tions and Washington demonstrations. 11. Elections: Dr. Eva M. Fabian was recommended by Synod for election at HRFA Convention as our representative on the Board of Managers for the Bethlen Home. — On the Board of Directors of the Bethlen Home the following churches are authorized to have delegates: So. Nor­walk, McKeesport, Cleveland West, India­na Harbor (and the Rev. Z. Kovács until convention, and Dr. Fabian after conven­tion). — In regard to the editor of the Calvin Synod Herald — Ref. Lapja, Synod authorized the Conference Council to act on behalf of the Synod once Rev. Paul Kantor is “on his feet.” — Revs. Aaron Elek and Francis Vitéz were reelected as delegates to General Synod. 12. The Budget of $76,100.00 was ac­cepted for 1984 and $84,900.00 for 1985. 13. A Constitutional Amendment to Art. XI was proposed by 20 delegates. It reads: “Any minister in good standing of the Synod, who meets the above described requirements, may be elected to the Coun­cil, if he/she has had ten(10) years of service in the Holy Ministry of the Gospel. This will be voted on at the next Annual Meeting after due notice. (Art. XIII.) This is not all, but sufficient to use in consistory or other meetings. May God bless their faithful implementations! VACANCIES: □ Manville, NJ. Dean Zoltán Király is the administrator. □ Dayton, OH as of June 1. Dean Aaron Elek is in charge. □ Springdale, PA. Dean Nicholas No­vak administers it. □ South Norwalk, CT as of Aug. 31. In­terested persons are to call the Bishop. Personal Notes: The Rev. Alexander Babos was operated on with kidney stone; now he is feeling ne! The Rt. Rev. Des­mond D. Farragh received his “Doctor of Ministry” degree on May 17, shortly after he was hospitalized and underwent a hernia operation on May 21; now recupe­rating at home. Mrs. Zoltán Kovács lost one of her legs in a cancerous operation; she is now recuperating. The Rev. Paul Kantor had an open heart operation (5 by­passes) on May 23; he is working already. Mrs. Helen K. Beretz underwent surgery on May 23 and died two weeks later at Munster Community Hospital (Munster, IN). Mrs. Piroska Ludwig had a stroke in Denver, CO, but now recuperating. Let us pray for one another!

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