Calvin Synod Herald, 1994 (94. évfolyam, 2-6. szám)
1994-07-01 / 4. szám
CfiLVIN SYNOD HERALD- 3 -REFOMflTUSOK LAPJA Truthful Reflections The Reflection of Calvin Synod, Conference of Ü.C.C., on the Fateful Resolution of the European Section of the World Alliance of the Reformed Churches "The Hungarian Re\v\\ formed World Synod" was NN\ initiated in September, 1993, \vA in order to give Hungarian Re- X'^A formed Christians throughout the world a constructive and representative fellowship in which to serve their spiritual needs and maintain their faith and practice reflected in common theological heritage, liturgy, hymnody and piety. We regret that the European Section of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches has negatively interpreted the intent of the Hungarian Reformed World Synod. We understand the European Section's compassionate Christian concern for the future of the Hungarian minority in neighboring countries, but we want to reaffirm that the Hungarian Reformed World Synod is not nationalistic in any way, but is instead concerned with the matters of Faith and Order. We are therefore asking for a continued dialogue, and request the World Alliance of Reformed Churches to reconsider its position." The statement above was unanimously approved, and was passed by the Synod. It was ordered that this statement be sent to the World Alliance of Reformed Churches and to its European section, to the Hungarian Reformed World Synod, and to the Office of the president of the United Church of Christ. □ □□ Forthcoming F’lycnt? Youth Conference at the Laurelville, PA Camp 1994 Season, August 7-13 Youth Conference of the Hungarian Reformed Church in America and the Calvin Synod Conference, United Church of Christ. The theme will beSignsoftheTimes, Rev. 2:10. At the Camp, we will endeavorto see and understand ourselves in this Christ- Church-Man relationship and seek to work out a Christian purpose and goal for our lives. The minimum age is 13 and/or confirmed, and the maximum age is 18 and/or Spring high school graduate. The young person should be mature enough to participate in discussions and be able to grasp the ideas presented. Registration Policy: 1.) Completed registration forms should be returned no later than July 1,1994. They should be accompanied by the camp fee of $200.00. All checks for the camp fee should be made payable to HUNGARIAN REFORMED YOUTH CAMP. 2.) All registration forms, workshop choices and fees are to be done by the pastor of the local church. The leader from our Synod is Rev. István Nyeste of the Columbus, Ohio church. The location of the camp is the Laurelville Mennonite Church Center, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania 15666. The telephone number is (412) 423-2056. □ □□ World Alliance (Bathers in Pittsburgh The Executive Committee of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) will be held on the campus of the Pittsburgh Seminary July 14-30. WARC gathers 173 member churches in 86 countries, with 70 million Presbyterian and Congregational Christians. The gathering coincides with the Seminary's 200th anniversary. It is ourfervent hope that this highest governing body of WARC, among the heavy items concerning Africans and African-Americans, will have time to discuss the problems of the World Synod of Hungarian Churches. Our statement was sent to Geneva at the best time! The Traditional Labor Day Meetings in Ligonier, PA September 4, Sunday. The Presbyters Association's Annual Conference, starting with the morning service in the Chapel at Moriah Hill. September5, Monday-Labor Day. morning worship service with the Minister's Association. Presbyters' Meeting ends with the noon-dinner. Minister's Meeting starts after dinner and continues into next day. At the Presbyter's and Church Worker's Conference,PaulJ. Szaniszló will be presiding, and at the Ministers' Conference, Rev. Frank Encfre/will be at the helm. Both Conferences will have a heavy and important agenda, with inspiring topics and great speakers. Record attendance is expected at this year's Ligonier Days. Retired ministers in Calvin Synod's standing will receive the usual help from the Synod's Kazinczy Ferenc Fund.
