Ontmoetingskerk
Rotterdam, NL
In the Zevenkamp district in Rotterdam-Noord. Modern church with tower.
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Rotterdam, NL
In the Zevenkamp district in Rotterdam-Noord. Modern church with tower.
Rijsenhout, NL
Modern church without tower.
Koudekerk aan den Rijn, NL
Charming church building, with tower, in ± chalet style. Nicely preserved interior. As a Reformed Church (congregation) in the autumn of 2011 merged with the nearby historical Dutch Reformed Village Church (congregation), to form the local "Protestant community in Koudekerk aan den Rijn and Hazerswoude-Rijndijk". Since then, this church has been called "Ontmoetingskerk", and the Village Church has been renamed "Brugkerk". Both church buildings are still in active use. In January 2012, the centenary of this church building was festively celebrated. An anniversary book was also published on this occasion.
Lelystad, NL
Built in collaboration between Dutch Reformed and Reformed Church. Now Protestant Community. Renovated in 2009.
Dronten, NL
Modern church without tower.
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.
Oentsjerk, NL
Characteristic Reformed church building. Renovation and extension 1907, entrance changed 2004. The Reformed Church from 1874 has been renovated. The pews have been replaced by chairs. The main entrance has been changed and the carpeting has been replaced. On Sunday 7 November 2004 the church was put back into use. (54-05) The church is used as a church of the PKN, with the name Ontmoetingskerk.
Haarlem, NL
Replaced Schalkererf . Also Reformed Church, Thorough renovation in 2007.
Hattem, NL
Modern church with small tower.
Rijsenhout, NL
Modern church without tower.
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