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The UMC in Hungary
120 years ago, as part of an Evangelical growth in the country, Methodist missionaries established the first Methodist churches in Hungary, firstly among German-speaking and later among Hungarian-speaking people. These churches grew fast but suffered heavy setbacks for political reasons until the end of the Second World War and Communism. Yet, God always created something new. Today, focal points of church activities include family, children and youth ministries (summer camp, work in schools, radio and television ministries), as well as various social services, e.g. for the elderly, the Roma, drug dependent persons, and prisoners. The church is also strongly engaged in ecumenical work. The local churches are growing slowly but continuously, and they are trying with great commitment to raise the level of their financial independence. However, there are many obstacles to achieving this aim. Popular camps and educational activities as well as urgent building projects at various locations could and can only be carried out with help from outside of the country.
Statistical Information
Population: 9.77 millions
Area: 93,030 km2
Capital: Budapest
UMC Churches: 27
Professing members: 488
Active Clergy: 12
Origin: 1898
Website: www.metodista.hu
(March 2025)
A historic conference in Hungary
The 92nd session of the Hungarian Annual Conference took place in Budapest from April 11 to 14, 2024. It was the last in this series, as the integration of The United Methodist Church (UMC) in Romania means it will have a new name in future.
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So that the thirst can be quenched
Actually, the Dorcas Resort in Hungary would be a very nice place to spend a vacation. However, what "actually" would be, does not always correspond to what really is...
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Your word keeps me alive
From April 13-16, 2023, this year's session of the Annual Conference Hungary took place in Szeged (Hungary) and Comsesti (Romania) together with delegates from The United Methodist Church in Romania.
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