The Eighth Tribe, 1975 (2. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1975-05-01 / 5. szám
MAY, 1975 THE EIGHTH TRIBE Page Seren CALVIN SYNOD MEETS IN LIGONIER Ministers and delegates of the Calvin Synod, acting conference of the United Church of Christ, held a four day meeting at the Holiday Inn of Ligonier, Pa. The Rt. Rev. Arpad Beretz of Hammond, Ind., presided over the meeting. He was the Bishop of the Calvin Synod which includes nearly 40 Reformed churches of Hungarian background from ten northeastern states. During the first two days workshops and small group discussions were being held after which the Bishop’s report was given. In his report, the Rt. Rev. Beretz recommended the formation and establishment of the Hungarian Church United with the 28 Independent Hungarian Reformed Churches. This move would unify the mission work of both of the bilingual church bodies. Bishop Beretz also urged the delegates to make the Seminary Student Aid Program a mission priority. “Due to inflationary and financial set-backs, many denominational programs of the United Church of Christ have been either abandoned or drastically curtailed. We should request our churches and people to support generously this vital need,” stated Bishop Beretz. In relation to the Bicentennial Celebration of the American Revolution, the Rt. Rev. Arpad Beretz recommended the forming of an ecumenical task force. This is to implement the historical contribution of the Hungarian Reformed Churches to the growth and development of our country. In his report, Bishop Beretz also stated that, ‘‘on February 11, 1976, we will observe the 300th Anniversary of the freeing of the Galley Slaves by Admiral de Ruyter. This significant anniversary is hardly known or recognized by most of Western Protestants ... it would be most appropriate if Sunday, February 8, 1976, might be proclaimed Galley Slave Sunday for observance by all Reformed churches.” • « • Seven people were honored for their devoted public service at two testimonial dinners at the Bethlen Home. One was to honor the 75th Anniversary of the Calvin Synod Herald and the Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Kecskemethy. Rev. Kecskemethy served faithfully not only as a pastor but also as a leader of the Calvin Synod, a secretary of the Reformed Federation, and director of the Bethlen Home. At the second testimonial dinner, the Rev. Alexander Babos and his wife the Rev. Maria Babos were honored for their missionary and pastorial work on three continents. The following three laypeople also received special recognition from the Calvin Synod: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gyure of Hammond, Ind., and Mr. Nicholas Szegedi of Wallingford, Conn. • * * The newly elected officers of the Calvin Synod are: Bishop—Dr. John Butosi of So. Norwalk, Conn., Deputy-Bishop—Dr. Dezső Parragh, Secretary—Rev. Francis Vitéz, Treasurer—Rev. Zoltán Király, Synod Presbyter—Dr. Joseph Piri. Dr. Joseph Piri, Rt. Rev. Dr. John Butosi, Bishop, Rev. Dr. Dezső Parragh. Standing: Rev. Zoltán Király and * Rev. Francis Vitéz.
