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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.

Reformed Church from 1923 to 1996. Samen-op-Weg Church from 1997 to 2004. Protestant Church (PKN) 2005 - present.

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.

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.

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

Built in 1984. Modern church building without a tower.

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.

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.

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.