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When the Reformed Church in Dedemsvaart felt compelled to build a new church in 1995, the architect GERRITSMA from Assen was asked to incorporate two facets. On the one hand, the building had to become the home - as the centre of church life - for the congregation. On the other hand, it had to be clearly recognisable as a church that is aware of its place in society - albeit not dominant, but modest. After extensive discussions, it was decided to create a space with a light character, but also with the privacy of round walls that envelop the congregation. Small openings provide a window on the world. The indirect daylight and the circular lines in the walls strengthen the feeling of intimacy and solidarity. At one point, the enveloping wall breaks open and only the structural frame remains, the facade gives way to make room for the light that falls from above.

Built in 1966 as a Reformed Church. Modern church with freestanding high tower. After partial demolition of outbuildings in 2003 new construction. The Reformed Church (Liberated) worshipped in the hall of De Ark from 1969 to 1973.

This multifunctional church centre was completed in 2000 and is located in the new Veeneslagen neighbourhood. It was built by construction company Ter Steege, Rijssen and designed by BDC, Rijssen.

Modern church built in 1975 in Mussel. It replaced a church building from 1923.

The Ark, next to the De Banne shopping centre, is a meeting place for everyone. The space is used for various meetings, a meditation group, a language café and choir rehearsals. Every Thursday, the Ark is used as a distribution point for the Food Bank and the Social Grocer is also open.

In January 2005, construction began for the Centrum district on a new PKN church (formerly NH) on the corner of Krommeweg/Laan van Welhorst. The Centrum district started in the De Schoof school. That was demolished and the De Schoof shopping centre is now located there. After that, the GK could be used until it grew so much that double services were held and there was no more room for the Centrum district. The Centrum district now holds church services in the Dorpskerk. The new church is expected to be ready in January 2006. Then the Dorp district can once again use the Dorpskerk entirely and the Centrum district will have its own church.

The Reformed Church of Oosterland was founded around 1919 when a majority of the members left the Reformed Church. The church was instituted on 12 May 1919. The worker's house with barn, purchased in 1846 and furnished as a church building, was demolished in 1917, after which a new church building was built with 200 seats. In 1980, the church building was expanded with a side wing, bringing the number of seats to 350. In 2014, a house and shop were demolished against the church to make room for the construction of the building De Ark for the youth of this church. In addition, more parking space has been created for the church at the church building.

Built as Dutch Reformed Church. Now a church of the Protestant Community of Oude Mijnstreek.

Modern church without tower in the large western expansion district Maarssenbroek. Built in ecumenical cooperation between Protestants and Reformed. Now church of the PKN.

Characteristic Reformed church building with roof turret. The Ark is now a church of the local PKN, the Protestant Community.