A recognizable landmark in Julianadorp
The Ontmoetingskerk has been a permanent fixture of Julianadorp since 1909. On October 8 of that year, Mr. Pieter Loopuyt laid the foundation stone. He was the man behind the Partnership that aimed to make the Koegras polder habitable. That same Partnership provided the land on which the church was built. Local contractors Jan Smit and Jan de Graaf executed the design by architect HG Th. Mann. To this day, the church stands firmly in the heart of the village.
A familiar sound, every Sunday morning
The small wooden tower of the church stands out immediately. Clad in lead, with a rooster as a weather vane and large clock faces, it is a landmark for many. Every Sunday morning, the bell rings, rung by the sexton. This sound carries far beyond the village. The current bell replaces the original, which was removed by the occupiers in 1943. Yet, the familiar sound of the bell still rings just as powerfully as it did in the past.
Address
Parkstraat 10, Julianadorp
Opening hours
Sat September 12. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Background information
Type of monument: Public building
Original function: Church
Construction period: 1909
Current function: Church
Monument status: Municipal monument
