Heilig-Geist-Kirche, Parish church in Westend, Berlin, Germany.
Description
The Heilig-Geist-Kirche is a parish church in Westend featuring a steel skeleton structure and a steeply pitched roof at about 28 degrees. The interior is open and free of supporting columns, providing seating for about 228 people and creating a spacious worship space.
History
The church was built in 1932 by the architectural firm Sager & Woerner to serve the growing Catholic community in Westend. The modern steel construction was an innovative approach to church building in Berlin at that time.
Culture
The church serves as a gathering place where the community comes together for worship and music. Weekly singing sessions on Wednesday evenings shape the place as a center for musical expression within the neighborhood.
Practical
The church is near Neu-Westend U2 station and the Heerstraße S3 and S9 stations. The open layout and good accessibility make it easy to reach for services and events.
Did you know?
Inside the church hangs a large bronze bell from 1927 weighing about 210 kilograms. The bell bears an inscription from the Gospel of John 17:21, emphasizing the theme of unity.
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