Magyar Keresztény Egyház · Safety Harbor, Florida
Hungarian Christian Church
Worship
Every Sunday 11:00 AM
in Hungarian and English
303 8th Ave NSafety Harbor, FL 34695
First Sunday of the month: Holy Communion and community lunch.
A welcoming, bilingual congregation in the Tampa Bay area. Hungarians, their families and friends, and anyone who appreciates our heritage are warmly invited.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Plan your visit
New here?
We’d love to welcome you! Here are a few things to know before your first Sunday.
Do I need to speak Hungarian?
No. Our services are held in both Hungarian and English, so they are easy to follow even if you don’t speak Hungarian.
Everyone is welcome
Our doors are open to everyone—longtime friends and newcomers, families, young and old alike.
Questions?
Give us a call or send us an email—we’re happy to help.
Worship
Gathering every Sunday
We gather weekly for worship, and throughout the year we host cultural, educational, and community events.
Every Sunday
11:00 AM
Bilingual worship
Worship in Hungarian and English, with preaching by Rev. Dr. Csaba Osvath.
First Sunday of the month
11:00 AM
Holy Communion and community lunch
We celebrate Holy Communion during worship, then share a traditional Hungarian meal together.
Live stream on Sundays
around 11:00 AM
Join from home
Our services are frequently streamed live on our Facebook page.
Events
Upcoming events
Celebrations, shared meals, and gatherings. The latest details are always posted on our Facebook page.
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Worship with Holy Communion and community lunch
303 8th Ave N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
11:00 AM – Worship service and Holy Communion 12:30 PM – Community lunch with music by Talfi Menu: Hungarian cheese spread (körözött), chicken ragout soup with tarragon, pork stew with noodles and pickles, dessert, coffee, and tea.
Lunch: adults $25, children $10. Reservations required—see the Facebook invitation for how to reserve.
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Goulash cook-off
A Hungarian goulash cook-off with a surprise guest! Start time and details will be posted on our Facebook page.
Join us every Sunday at 11:00 AM. You’ll find more events on our Facebook page.
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Events announced here will then appear in your calendar app; depending on the app, changes may take hours or up to a day to show up. On Android, use “Add to Google Calendar”.
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Our minister
Meet our minister
Rev. Dr. Csaba Osvath
Minister
Rev. Dr. Csaba Osvath serves as the minister of the Hungarian Christian Church in Safety Harbor. He is passionate about creating welcoming communities where people can explore faith, build meaningful relationships, and discover a deeper sense of purpose and belonging.
Rev. Osvath received his theological education and ordination through the University of Reformed Theology and later earned both a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. His ministry is shaped by an ecumenical spirit, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a deep belief in the transformative power of compassion, hospitality, and authentic community.
In addition to his pastoral work, Dr. Osvath serves as a professor at the University of South Florida, where his teaching and research focus on literacy, creativity, human-centered design, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and immersive learning environments. He is the founding director of the USF Collaboratory, an innovative space dedicated to creativity, making, and experiential learning.
Drawing from both faith and scholarship, Rev. Osvath seeks to build bridges between tradition and innovation, spirituality and everyday life, and people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. His ministry is grounded in the conviction that every person is worthy of dignity, belonging, and love.
He and the congregation warmly welcome all who are seeking spiritual growth, connection to Hungarian heritage, or a compassionate community in which to journey together.
About us
Hungarian roots, open doors
The Hungarian Christian Church in Safety Harbor is a welcoming and inclusive faith community serving the Tampa Bay region and beyond. Rooted in Hungarian language, culture, and Christian tradition, we welcome all people—Hungarians, their families and friends, and anyone who appreciates our heritage and values.
As an ecumenical congregation, we embrace diversity, foster meaningful relationships, and seek to create a community where people can find belonging, encouragement, and spiritual renewal. Our bilingual worship services are offered in both Hungarian and English, making our church accessible to people from many backgrounds.
We gather weekly for worship, celebrate Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month, and share a traditional Hungarian meal with the community. Throughout the year, we host cultural, educational, and community events that help preserve and celebrate Hungarian language, history, and traditions while building bridges across generations and cultures.
Whether you are seeking a spiritual home, a connection to Hungarian heritage, or simply a welcoming community, you are invited to join us. Following Christ’s invitation, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest,” we strive to be a place of hospitality, compassion, hope, and belonging for all.
- 1960
- incorporated in St. Petersburg
- Since 1977
- in Safety Harbor
- HU · EN
- bilingual worship
Registered name: Hungarian Christian Church of St. Petersburg, Inc. (a Florida not-for-profit corporation).
News
News from Facebook
Keep up with our congregation on Facebook. On our official page we share:
- invitations and upcoming events,
- photos from our community gatherings,
- live streams of our services (Sundays around 11:00 AM).
The feed is provided by Facebook. Privacy
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Contact
Visit us
Join us any Sunday at 11:00 AM. If you have questions, call or email us.
- Address
- 303 8th Ave N
Safety Harbor, FL 34695-3548 - Worship
- every Sunday at 11:00 AM, in Hungarian and English
- Phone
- (727) 726-6531
- hello@hccflusa.com

