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Fredrikstad, NO
Onsøy Church, whose present building dates from 1877, replaced a medieval stone church on the site, whose stones were used to build the new church. The architect, Henrik Thrap-Meyer, chose a neo-gothic design for the church.
Diemen, NL
Built as a Reformed Church, named Bethlehem Church. Beautifully situated, diagonally to the left behind the local Roman Catholic Church St. Petrus' Banden. Interesting interbellum church, with roof turret, easily recognizable as a design by architect Boeyinga. In the mid-2000s, this church building became the central church of the Protestant Church Diemen. This building was also named "De Ontmoeting". Despite major modernizations of the interior, the characteristic, interesting architecture by architect Boeyinga has remained largely intact.
Mariënberg, NL
The church was built as a Reformed Church in 1935. It has been a Reformed Church (Liberated) since 1946.
Maarn, NL
Chapel from 1916, built by residents of Huis Maarn (Blijdensteijn family) and the widow of the writer Van der Poorten-Schwartz. In 1926 an extension with a transept followed, designed by S. van der Bijl.
Pijnacker, NL
Modern church centre with small bell tower. Built as a Reformed Church.
IJsselstein, NL
Interesting modern church without tower. This church was built as the central church of the PKN IJsselstein and replaced two other church buildings: the Dutch Reformed Castle Chapel and the Reformed Church De Poort. On the site of the former Reformed Church De Poort.
Dieren, NL
Large modern church with high tower. Built as the 2nd Dutch Reformed Church in Dieren, after the Village Church. Expansion 2004. Since the decommissioning of the Village Church in the centre of Dieren in 2003, this has been the central church of the Protestant Community of Dieren. Major renovation in 2006. The floor was renewed and the pews were replaced by chairs.
Melissant, NL
On 27 April 1904, the Reformed Church Melissant-Dirksland-Herkingen was instituted as a church community. This was commemorated in the autumn of 2004. At that time, the church in Melissant was given a name: Ontmoetingskerk. An anniversary booklet about the recently restored church in Melissant was also published.
Beetsterzwaag, NL
Modern church with tower. Built as a Reformed Church.
Eefde, NL
Important reconstruction church from 1954, with a defining tower with an openwork concrete lantern. Built as Dutch Reformed Church.
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