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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.

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

Built as a Reformed church. Interesting modern church building without a tower.

In 1946, own office bearers were confirmed and from 1953 plans were made to build their own church building. Construction started in 1958 and on 15 May 1959 the building could be put into use, after which - on 1 April 1961 - the Reformed Church of Nieuwendijk was recognised as an independent church.

Interesting modern church with tower. Built as a Reformed church.

In Kethel. Modern church without tower. Also in use by the Full Gospel Church Morgenstond.

The Ark is a church building in the Slotervaart district of Amsterdam Nieuw-West . The church was built in 1960-'61 to a design by architect Piet Zanstra . The building has been on the municipal monuments list since 2008 and on the Top 100 of young monuments in Amsterdam.

Modest church building without a tower. Built as the Dutch Reformed Church, probably in addition to the Grote Kerk, which was much too large for most activities of the local Dutch Reformed church community. A restoration took place in 1971. The church has been used as a church center for diaconal purposes and occasional celebrations of the Protestant Community.

Built as Reformed Church Liberated De Ark (1965, A. de Ruiter). The congregation first met at Wilhelminaplein 2. The church building was expanded in 1993. After ten years, expansion was again necessary. The church hall was doubled in size, the hall was enlarged and a consistory/meeting room was added. On 31 January 2004, the church was put back into use. (51-04)

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.