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Neo-Romanesque church with roof turret. Built as a Reformed church, protected by the State because of the single-manual organ that was made in 1821 by A. van Gruisen from Leeuwarden for a church that was still unknown. In 1920 it was moved to Donkerbroek by Bakker & Timmenga from Leeuwarden. The case and the mechanism were renewed on that occasion. In 1964 the company Gebr. Reil (Heerde) expanded it with a mixer. The company Bakker & Timmenga restored it in 1997.

Beautiful hall church in neo-Romanesque forms. No tower. In 2006, the 100th anniversary of this church building was festively commemorated. In 2021, this church is still in use for church services, despite some gradual decline in the number of members.

Reconstruction church with tower. Inaugurated on 6 February 1953, a few days after the Flood Disaster. In 2000, the interior of the church was extensively renovated.

Built as a Reformed church. Renovated in 1929, damaged by storm in 2000. This church has a fascinating history. During the renovation of the original church building in 1929, interesting early modern stained glass windows were installed, both on both sides and in the front facade. The window in the front facade shows the dates 1844 - 1994, this on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Reformed Church in this village. The console of the organ is on the gallery above the entrance.

Hall church with roof turret, built to replace the hall church from 1861 on the Rivierdijk.

Characteristic Reformed church building. On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Reformed Church, the memorial book Ik ferkundig je jim Kristus was published . This book describes how the church was founded in 1851 as the Christian Separated Congregation of Westergeest. In 1892, the church became part of the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands. The name then changed to Reformed Church of Westergeest. Later, the name changed to Reformed Church of Zwagerveen and Reformed Church of Kollumerzwaag. The names Westergeest, Zwagerveen and Kollumerzwaag for one and the same place were somewhat confusing. Until 1929, this part of Kollumerzwaag belonged to Westergeest. In 1929, it became an independent village with the name Zwagerveen. And so the church was no longer called Reformed Church of Westergeest, but Reformed Church of Zwagerveen. In 1972, the villages of Kollumerzwaag, Zandbulten and Zwagerveen merged under the name Kollumerzwaag. Since 1972, the church has also been called the Reformed Church of Kollumerzwaag. The first church was built in 1851 on the same spot as it is now. In 1894, this church proved to be too small and the church building from 1851 was demolished and replaced by a larger one. In 1925, this church building was also too small. It was replaced by the current church building. The architect was Ane Nauta (1882-1946). In 2008, the church building underwent a major renovation. The pews were replaced by chairs. The wooden floor was removed and replaced by tiles. The liturgical centre was also renovated. Only the lower part of the old pulpit was preserved. A new communion table, a new kneeling bench, a new lectern and a new baptismal font were added. The church was put back into use on 7 September 2008.

Neo-Romanesque hall church without tower. The church and rectory have been designated as iconic buildings by the municipality of Leerdam. Three renovations have taken place, including a major expansion of the church hall in 2008.

Large neo-church with tower. Expansion and renovation in 1927.

Interesting modern church with freestanding bell tower. Replaced the earlier church in the former station.

Modern church without tower. The church replaced a church from 1870 .