Gnadenkirche (Clarholz)
 The Gnadenkirche in Clarholz |
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| Basic data | |
| Denomination | Evangelical Lutheran |
| place | Clarholz , Germany |
| Regional church | Evangelical Church of Westphalia |
| dedication | Mercy Church |
| Building description | |
| inauguration | July 1952 |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Function and title | |
| 51 ° 54 '12.6 " N , 8 ° 11' 42.4" E | |
The Gnadenkirche is a Protestant church building in Clarholz in the Gütersloh district . It is a branch church of the Evangelical Reconciliation Parish Rheda-Wiedenbrück in the parish of Gütersloh of the Evangelical Church of Westphalia .
history
After the Second World War , the number of evangelical believers in Clarholz increased sharply due to displaced persons and refugees. First, the congregation celebrated their services in the hall of a restaurant. In July 1952 the Gnadenkirche was inaugurated in a new settlement. The regional church, the Gustav-Adolf-Werk and the Evangelical Emergency Community for the Gütersloh parish took over the financing of the new building . The name refers to the Silesian tradition of the grace churches .
Building description
The white chapel-like plastered building rises on a red sandstone base. The reveals of the windows and doors are also made of red sandstone. The hall-like community room is illuminated by three high windows on both sides. Attached to this are rooms for smaller events and a kitchen.