In the early eighties, a growing number of residents of Etten-Leur attended the meetings of Evangelische Gemeenschap Roosendaal (EGR). This led to the creation of several house groups in Etten-Leur. After initially holding monthly meetings in the Trouwkerkje, the EGR sent two elders to Etten-Leur at the end of September 1986 to lead the newly formed Ichthus congregation.
Large church with a high tower in the centre of Etten. Main work by architect PJ van Genk, and one of his largest church buildings. The St. Lambertus church in Etten and the St. Gummarus church in Wagenberg are probably the two largest church buildings designed by PJ van Genk. The neo-Gothic cruciform basilica was built under the influence of early French and Flemish Gothic. Interior simplified in 1958. Restored in the late 2000s - early 2010s.
Sober modern building.
Modern church without tower. Built as Dutch Reformed Church, replacing the two historic Dutch Reformed churches in Etten (now in use as the Municipal Council Chamber) and Leur (now in use as a wedding hall, among other things). Later, up to and including the present, Centre of the Protestant Church Etten-Leur. Architecturally unremarkable modern church centre, with many side rooms, in an expansion district in Leur (in the north of Etten-Leur). The main entrance is located in the south-eastern corner of the complex; on this corner a small church bell.
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