Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN)

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.

Official historical source

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.

Official background information

Recorded local communities

Groningen · Groningen

Martinikerk — Protestant Congregation, Groningen

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.

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Eemdijk · Utrecht

Vaartkerk Eemdijk

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.

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Delft · South Holland

International Christian Fellowship Delft

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.

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Amsterdam · North Holland

English Reformed Church Amsterdam

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.

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Leiden · South Holland

Marekerkgemeente Leiden

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.

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Oosterhout · North Brabant

Protestant Congregation in Oosterhout

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.

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Amsterdam · North Holland

Oranjekerkgemeente Amsterdam

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.

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Heerenveen · Friesland

Protestant Congregation in Heerenveen

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.

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Franeker · Friesland

Protestant Congregation in Franeker

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.

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Emmen · Drenthe

De Opgang — Protestant Congregation, Emmen

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.

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Smilde · Drenthe

Protestant Congregation in Smilde

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.

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Zwolle · Overijssel

Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Zwolle

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.

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Meppel · Drenthe

Oecumenische Gemeente Meppel

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.

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Lochem · Gelderland

Protestant Congregation in Lochem

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.

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Doetinchem · Gelderland

Hofkerk — Protestant Congregation, Doetinchem

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.

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IJsselstein · Utrecht

Hervormde Gemeente IJsselstein

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.

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Zeewolde · Flevoland

Protestant Congregation in Zeewolde

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.

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Joure · Friesland

Joure c.a. — Protestant Congregation, Joure

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.

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Rottevalle · Friesland

Protestant Congregation in Rottevalle

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.

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Urk · Flevoland

Hervormde Gemeente De Bron Urk

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.

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Schoonebeek · Drenthe

Protestant Congregation in Schoonebeek

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.

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Schoonoord · Drenthe

Protestant Congregation in Schoonoord

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.

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Almkerk · North Brabant

Hervormde Gemeente Almkerk

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.

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Arnemuiden · Zeeland

Hervormde Gemeente Arnemuiden

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.

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Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel · South Holland

Nieuwe Kerk — Hervormde Gemeente

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.

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Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel · South Holland

Oude Kerk — Hervormde Gemeente

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.

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Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel · South Holland

Ringvaartkerk

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.

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Veldhoven · North Brabant

Protestant Congregation in Veldhoven

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.

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Deurne · North Brabant

Protestant Congregation in Deurne

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.

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Delft · South Holland

Hervormde Gemeente Delft

Hervormde Gemeente Delft is a Christian community in Delft, South Holland. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).

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Veen · North Brabant

Hervormde gemeente Veen

Hervormde gemeente Veen is a Christian community in Veen, North Brabant. Its confirmed church affiliation is Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).

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