The PKN brings together Reformed and Lutheran traditions. Local congregations can differ in liturgy and theological emphasis.
Historical background
The PKN was formed on 1 May 2004 from the Dutch Reformed Church, the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This explains its Reformed and Lutheran background.
The PKN brings together Reformed and Lutheran traditions. Local congregations can differ in liturgy and theological emphasis.
Understanding the name and tradition
The official Dutch name and abbreviation help distinguish this organisation from similarly named churches. A church network is an affiliation; a denomination or tradition describes its wider religious background. Local congregations remain individual communities.
Planning a visit
Use each community’s official website to check its current calendar, worship language and meeting address. An affiliation alone does not confirm English services, accessibility or children’s activities.
Valthermond — De Hoeksteen — Protestant Congregation, Valthermond is a Christian community in Valthermond, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Zuiderdiep 333, 7876 AS Valthermond.
Wirdum e.o. — Protestant Congregation, Wirdum is a Christian community in Wirdum, Friesland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Sint Martinuskerk, Wirdum.
Protestant Congregation in Wolvega is a Christian community in Wolvega, Friesland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Tzum is a Christian community in Tzum, Friesland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Martinikerk — Protestant Congregation, Groningen is a Christian community in Groningen, Groningen. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Martinikerkhof 3, Groningen. Confirmed information includes children’s activities, youth activities, a livestream.
De Goede Herder — Protestant Congregation, Assen is a Christian community in Assen, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Einthovenstraat 28, Assen.
Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Arnhem is a Christian community in Arnhem, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Nieuwe Kerkgemeente Middelburg is a Christian community in Middelburg, Zeeland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente De Levensbron Goes is a Christian community in Goes, Zeeland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Vaartkerk Eemdijk is a Christian community in Eemdijk, Utrecht. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Vaartweg 3, 3754 NA Eemdijk. Membership of GroeneKerken, a church sustainability network, has been confirmed. Confirmed information includes children’s activities, youth activities.
International Christian Fellowship Delft is a Christian community in Delft, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Nieuwe Kerk, Markt 80, Delft. At least one recorded service is held in English.
English Reformed Church Amsterdam is a Christian community in Amsterdam, North Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Begijnhof 48, 1012 WV Amsterdam. At least one recorded service is held in English.
Marekerkgemeente Leiden is a Christian community in Leiden, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Lange Mare 48, 2312 GS Leiden. English translation is available for a recorded service; this is not the same as a service delivered in English.
Protestant Congregation in Oegstgeest is a Christian community in Oegstgeest, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Oosterhout is a Christian community in Oosterhout, North Brabant. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Rulstraat 6, Oosterhout.
Hervormde Gemeente Serooskerke Schouwen is a Christian community in Serooskerke, Zeeland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Oranjekerkgemeente Amsterdam is a Christian community in Amsterdam, North Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Tweede van der Helststraat 1-3, Amsterdam. Membership of GroeneKerken, a church sustainability network, has been confirmed.
Hervormde Gemeente Putten is a Christian community in Putten, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Heerenveen is a Christian community in Heerenveen, Friesland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Trinitas, Coehoorn van Scheltingaweg 1, 8442 EZ Heerenveen.
Meppel — De Samenstroom — Protestant Congregation, Meppel is a Christian community in Meppel, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is De Samenstroom, Groenmarktstraat 4, 7941 KS Meppel.
Protestant Congregation in Franeker is a Christian community in Franeker, Friesland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Martinikerk, Breedeplaats 2, 8801 LZ Franeker.
De Opgang — Protestant Congregation, Emmen is a Christian community in Emmen, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Mantingerbrink 199, 7812 MD Emmen.
Protestant Congregation in Smilde is a Christian community in Smilde, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Koepelkerk, Veenhoopsweg 13, 9422 AA Smilde.
Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Zwolle is a Christian community in Zwolle, Overijssel. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). Membership of GroeneKerken, a church sustainability network, has been confirmed.
Oecumenische Gemeente Meppel is a Christian community in Meppel, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is DoRe-kerk, Vledderstraat 20, Meppel.
Protestant Congregation in Lochem is a Christian community in Lochem, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Gudulakerk, Markt 1, 7241 AA Lochem.
Hofkerk — Protestant Congregation, Doetinchem is a Christian community in Doetinchem, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Hofkerk, Hofstraat 34, 7001 CD Doetinchem.
Hervormde Gemeente IJsselstein is a Christian community in IJsselstein, Utrecht. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Oude of Sint Nicolaaskerk, Kronenburgplantsoen 2, IJsselstein.
Protestant Congregation in Zeewolde is a Christian community in Zeewolde, Flevoland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is RSG De Levant, Horsterweg 192, 3891 EV Zeewolde.
Joure c.a. — Protestant Congregation, Joure is a Christian community in Joure, Friesland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is De Oerdracht, E.A. Borgerstraat 46, Joure.
Winsum-Halfambt — Protestant Congregation, Winsum is a Christian community in Winsum, Groningen. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Eelde-Paterswolde — Dorpskerk — Protestant Congregation, Eelde is a Christian community in Eelde, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Dorpskerk, Kosterijweg 2, 9761 GE Eelde.
Protestant Congregation in Rottevalle is a Christian community in Rottevalle, Friesland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Kerk en Rehoboth, Buorren 44, 9221 TC Rottevalle.
Protestant Congregation in Stadskanaal is a Christian community in Stadskanaal, Groningen. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde Gemeente De Bron Urk is a Christian community in Urk, Flevoland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is De Bron, Voorland 28, 8321 CB Urk.
Protestant Congregation in Schoonebeek is a Christian community in Schoonebeek, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Dorpskerk, Europaweg 116, 7761 AL Schoonebeek.
Protestant Congregation in Coevorden is a Christian community in Coevorden, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Grote Kerk Emmen-Odoorn — Protestant Congregation, Emmen is a Christian community in Emmen, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Grote Kerk, Schoolstraat 5, 7811 XX Emmen.
Emmen-Oost — Schepershof — Protestant Congregation, Emmen is a Christian community in Emmen, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is De Schepershof, Het Waal 400, 7823 NS Emmen.
Erica — Het Kruispunt — Protestant Congregation, Erica is a Christian community in Erica, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Het Kruispunt, Heidebloemstraat 2, Erica.
Nieuw-Weerdinge-Roswinkel — Protestant Congregation, Nieuw-Weerdinge is a Christian community in Nieuw-Weerdinge, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Schoonoord is a Christian community in Schoonoord, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Kerklaan 35, 7848 AC Schoonoord.
Protestant Congregation in Sleen is a Christian community in Sleen, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde Gemeente Giessen is a Christian community in Giessen, North Brabant. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Gereformeerde Kerk Nieuwendijk is a Christian community in Nieuwendijk, North Brabant. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde Gemeente Almkerk is a Christian community in Almkerk, North Brabant. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Kerkstraat 14, 4286 BB Almkerk.
Hervormde Gemeente Arnemuiden is a Christian community in Arnemuiden, Zeeland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Markt 10, 4341 EP Arnemuiden.
Wieringerwerf-Kreileroord — Protestant Congregation, Wieringerwerf is a Christian community in Wieringerwerf, North Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Terpstraat 40, Wieringerwerf.
Nieuwe Kerk — Hervormde Gemeente is a Christian community in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is J.A. Beijerinkstraat 53, 2912 AA Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel.
Oude Kerk — Hervormde Gemeente is a Christian community in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Kerkgang 3, 2912 CL Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel.
Ringvaartkerk is a Christian community in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Ringvaartlaan 16, 2914 VJ Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel.
Protestant Congregation in Veldhoven is a Christian community in Veldhoven, North Brabant. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Teullandstraat 1, 5503 VV Veldhoven.
Aalsmeer Open Hof Kerk — Protestant Congregation, Aalsmeer is a Christian community in Aalsmeer, North Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Ophelialaan 247, Aalsmeer.
Protestant Congregation in Deurne is a Christian community in Deurne, North Brabant. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN). The recorded public meeting address is Helmondseweg 5, 5751 GA Deurne.
Hervormde gemeente Vriezenveen is a Christian community in Aadorp, Overijssel. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Amersfoort is a Christian community in Amersfoort, Utrecht. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Babylonienbroek is a Christian community in Babyloniënbroek, North Brabant. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Barendrecht is a Christian community in Barendrecht, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Haarlem - — Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Beverwijk is a Christian community in Beverwijk, North Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Capelle aan den IJssel is a Christian community in Capelle aan den IJssel, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Culemborg is a Christian community in Culemborg, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde Gemeente Delft is a Christian community in Delft, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Gereformeerde kerk Den Ham is a Christian community in Den Ham, Overijssel. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Dirksland is a Christian community in Dirksland, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Doornspijk is a Christian community in Doornspijk, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Elburg is a Christian community in Elburg, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Gorinchem is a Christian community in Gorinchem, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Dorkwerd is a Christian community in Groningen, Groningen. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Gereformeerde kerk Haarlem-West is a Christian community in Haarlem, North Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hemelum I.W. — Protestant Congregation, Hemelum is a Christian community in Hemelum, Friesland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Kamerik is a Christian community in Kamerik, Utrecht. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Kootwijk-Kootwijkerbroek is a Christian community in Kootwijk, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Kudelstaart is a Christian community in Kudelstaart, North Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Loenen aan de Vecht is a Christian community in Loenen aan de Vecht, Utrecht. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Gereformeerde kerk Melissant - Dirksland - Herkingen is a Christian community in Melissant, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Meteren is a Christian community in Meteren, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Nijkerk. Vredeskerk is a Christian community in Nijkerk, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Gereformeerde kerk Nieuweroord is a Christian community in Noordscheschut, Drenthe. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Onderdendam is a Christian community in Onderdendam, Groningen. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Gereformeerde kerk Ouddorp is a Christian community in Ouddorp, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Oude Tonge is a Christian community in Oude-Tonge, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Ouwsterhaule - Scharsterbrug — Protestant Congregation, Ouwsterhaule is a Christian community in Ouwsterhaule, Friesland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Randwijk is a Christian community in Randwijk, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Veen is a Christian community in Veen, North Brabant. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Vorden is a Christian community in Vorden, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestantse Stiftsgemeente Weerselo is a Christian community in Weerselo, Overijssel. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Westbroek is a Christian community in Westbroek, Utrecht. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Wilhelminadorp is a Christian community in Wilhelminadorp, Zeeland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Zegveld is a Christian community in Zegveld, Utrecht. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Hervormde gemeente Zetten. Vluchtheuvelkerk is a Christian community in Zetten, Gelderland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).
Protestant Congregation in Zuidland is a Christian community in Zuidland, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).