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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.

Sober modern church without tower, built as Reformed Church (Liberated). After merger in 2023 NGK.

Characteristic Tjeerd Kuipers church with tower. Built as a Reformed Church. Expansion of the church in 1918-1919, also under the leadership of Tj. Kuipers. The church has been used by the Reformed Church (Liberated) since 1945, and was renovated again in 1948. Around 1998, the church was renovated on the inside. During this renovation, the organ console was raised. This created extra space under the church hall (the church is located on a rampart, which means that there is a considerable difference in height between the front and back of the church hall) where extra meeting space was created.

Sober reconstruction church without a tower. Built as the Reformed Church (Liberated) since the merger in 2023 with the NGK.

Built as a Reformed Church. Inaugurated on Thursday 17 Dec. 1903. Since 1953 in use as the Reformed Church (Liberated). After the merger in 2023 NGK. In the 1970s a meeting room was added to the rear of the church.

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

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

Modest modern church without a tower.

Built as a Reformed Church. Interesting Reformed church building with a tower. In 1846, a church hall was built behind a house (the rectory) for the Separatists of the Reformed Church Midwolde-Leek. In 1908, the building was renovated and enlarged and the rectory was built next to the church.

Reformed 'liberated' church