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The Jacobikerk was mentioned for the first time in 1173. The current building was built at the end of the 13th century. The church was enlarged in phases between 1330 and 1460 to accommodate the ever-growing population. The tower was finally built around 1400. In 1580, the church became definitely Protestant.

The Westkerk was one of the four Reformed Protestant churches in Utrecht at the end of the 19th century. In 2008, the church was converted into a hostel, with its main hall now serving as the reception and restaurant.

Residence Church XL is a modern housing space in the former St Jakobus Church. This Catholic church ceased religious activity in 1991.

Until 1965, this church was simply called "Gereformeerde Kerk". A second Reformed church was named "Laanstraatkerk"; it was demolished in 1962. After the Opstandingskerk was put into use, early 1965, this older church was named "Kruiskerk". In 1965-1966, an internal renovation took place that was not very successful, including new pews and a new pulpit under the organ. Due to the demolition of the Opstandingskerk in 1995, the name of this older church was changed again to "Paaskerk". The symbolism in terms of naming over time is clear and logical. In 1995-1996, a more rigorous refurbishment and modernisation of the interior took place again, in which the visual axis on the liturgical centre was turned 180 degrees, so with the (maintained, good) organ at the back. The exterior of this church, in which the extension from 1904 can be reasonably distinguished, has remained almost completely intact and very interesting despite the various internal renovations.