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The cathedral of Sion dates from the 7th century. The first cathedral burned down in 1010 and a second cathedral was built in the Romanesque style. The present cathedral was only built at the end of the turn between the 15th and 16th centuries, however, the 12th century Romanesque bell-tower-porch has been preserved.

Built as the Dutch Reformed Church of Zion, early 1930s, for the Korreweg district. Important large hall church, on a fan-shaped plan, with a similar pew plan, and a tower placed on the side. The whole is built in sober, slightly expressionist forms, derived from the Amsterdam School. In terms of urban development, the church with tower is a beacon for the district, due to its striking location on the corner of the Korreweg and the Floresplein. Out of use as the Dutch Reformed Church in 1984. After that, the church was given a neighbourhood function. Since 1998, the Turkish mosque Eyüp Sultan has also been located in this church.

Very large church ("refodome") with 2,250 seats and a defining tower. Replaced a former church building.

Possibly in 1527, a Catholic church building was founded dedicated to Saint Barbara, who was, among other things, the patron saint of the polder workers. This church became a reformed church during the Eighty Years' War , when Breskens became Protestant. In fact, only the choir section remained, which was provided with a bell tower on the roof, so that the whole looked like a small church. This church was demolished in 1924 and replaced by a new church, doubling the number of seats. This church had a 30-metre-high tower and consisted of a skeleton of reinforced concrete that was covered with bricks. The church was built in a late neo-Gothic style. This church was destroyed by war actions during the Battle of the Scheldt at the end of 1944 .

Built as Dutch Reformed Sion Church. Important modern church with small tower, a characteristic work by architect Duintjer.

In 1962, the church council of the Reformed Church in the centre of Rotterdam decided to consider building a church building in the new district of Rotterdam, 'Prins Alexanderpolder'. The first church services were held in 1965. The Reformed Church was allowed to use the Immanuëlkapel on the Berlagestraat. The first church service was held on 5 September. From 1967, the church used the Reformed 'Verrijzeniskerk' . In 1967, the decision was made to build its own church building with 600 seats. By adding halls to the church hall, an additional 240 seats could be created. According to the aesthetics committee, the church building should not be conspicuous and should not be a defining feature of the surroundings. It also had to have a flat roof. The church building was put into use on 13 June 1971.

The Sion Church is located in Ede-West. The foundation stone for the church was laid on 14 December 1957, and it was put into use on 1 October 1958. The architect was Th. Dekker. An extension was built around 1995.

Well-maintained modern church with roof turret, a "redodome". Replaced the former church building .

Interesting modern church without tower. The Sion church community is of Reformed Federation signature.

On 16 December 1928, the former church, located on the Prinsengracht, was founded under the name 'De Gereformeerde Kerk van Ameide'. Shortly afterwards, on 24 December of the same year, three architects were asked to make a design for a church building. On 29 April 1929, Mr. HJ van der Meulen was commissioned to make specifications and drawings for this. Almost a year and a half later, on 6 August 1930, the church was put into use. The total costs amounted to approximately f 5,500 (2,500 euros). A renovation followed in 1959. Due to lack of space, a youth centre was added in 1968. The Gereformeerde Kerk van Ameide then had 208 members.