Maranathakerk
Zuidpolderstraat 45, 3074 XT Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Maranathakerk
The Maranathakerk is located at Zuidpolderstraat 45, 3074 XT Rotterdam, Netherlands. The church was originally a small wooden chapel built in the early 20th century.
In the 1950s, the church underwent significant renovations and expansions, including the addition of a new sanctuary and educational facilities.
The name "Maranatha" refers to a phrase from the Book of Revelation, which means "Come, Lord Jesus". The name reflects the church's commitment to welcoming and serving its congregation.
The Maranathakerk is an active Reformed Church in the Netherlands (Gereformeerde Kerken in Nederland) and serves as a place of worship for the local community.
- The church was built in 1930 after the Wilhelminakerk became too small due to the influx of worshippers from the newly developed neighborhoods Bloemhof and Hillesluis.
- The church's design is characteristic of interbellum architecture, with a tower that stands out as the highest in Rotterdam since the demolition of many churches in the city in the 1970s.
In 1997, the Maranathakerk was equipped with a 25-stem organ from the firm Van den Heuvel.
- The church is used by the Hervormde Wijkgemeente Maranathakerk, which is part of the Protestant Gemeente Rotterdam-Zuid and affiliated with the Gereformeerde Bond movement.
Details
| Name | Maranathakerk |
|---|---|
| City/Town | Rotterdam |
| Province | South Holland |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 51.8951216, 4.5076781 |
| Denomination | protestant |
| Amenity | place of worship |
| Religion | christian |
| Year of construction | 1900 |
| Time period | early 20th century |
| Website | https://www.maranathakerk.nu/ |