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Built on the site of a church built in 1949. After merger in 2023 NGK.

Modern church. Built as Reformed Church (Liberated), after merger in 2023 Dutch Reformed Church. Renovations and extensions in 1984 and 2006.

Built as a Reformed Church. Church building on a T-shaped plan, with a roof turret, built in 1871. The front facade has plastered decorations with neoclassical elements and is crowned by a roof turret with a spire. Furnishings from the construction period. Organ case from 1908, made by M. Eertman (Noordwolde), single-manual instrument from 2001, made by Henk van Eeken. From 1944 also Reformed Church (Liberated). In 1950 a new Reformed Church was built in Roodeschool. After church merger in 2023 NGK.

Former Reformed Church (Liberated). After renovation, now Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Reformed Church (GKV) in Rotterdam Centrum is an interesting example of post-war reconstruction architecture. Although the building originally served as a GKV church, it is now known as the "Simonstraatkerk". It is a modernist church without a tower and is surrounded by modern high-rise buildings. In 2017, the church was restored, renovated and refurbished. Despite its inconspicuous appearance, the building has architecturally significant details that are characteristic of the post-war reconstruction period. It is a valuable piece of architecture that reflects the history and development of Rotterdam. During the restoration and renovation of the church, the GKV services were temporarily held in the Christian Reformed Rehoboth Church on the Noordsingel. This was a practical solution to provide the religious community with a place to live while their own church building was being renovated. It is interesting to see how this church, amidst modern high-rise buildings, has found and maintained its place in the city centre of Rotterdam. It emphasises the importance of preserving historically and architecturally valuable buildings in a constantly developing city.

Hall church without tower. Built as a Reformed Church in 1863. In 1945 Reformed Church (Liberated).

Built as the Reformed Church (Liberated) in Rotterdam-Delfshaven. Since the merger in 2023, NGK.

Interesting Reformed church building without tower. Church building under construction from 1898. In 1940 provided with a second gallery. The building was renovated in 1980. In 2000 a major renovation was carried out on the stained glass. This was completely removed and replaced after restoration. During the work the bridge rods also turned out to be rotten and the outer walls between the windows were also in such a poor condition that they also had to be repaired. After the work was completed, the entire interior of the building was repainted. The extension on the right-hand side dates from 1991-1992.

The foundation of the current church building dates from 1861, the year in which the secession of 1834 also took place in Hoogkerk. In 1908, the church building on the Hoendiep was expanded and the church building received its current tower. In 1920, a wing with a gallery was added to the east side and the church building was given the shape of an L. In 1960, the next renovation took place; the community building 't Anker was built against the church on the west side with a large divisible hall and a small meeting room. Due to the growth of the congregation, there was a need for a larger church building at the end of the 1980s. After much discussion and various plans, it was decided to renovate the existing building, including expanding the church hall.

Hall church with simple tower from 1925. Former Reformed Church, in 1945 Reformed Church (Liberated). After merger in 2023 NGK.