Christuskirche, church building, cultural heritage monument D-4-75-169-4 (0) in Schwarzenbach am Wald, Bavaria
The Christuskirche is a church building in Schwarzenbach am Wald featuring plain stone walls, light-colored exterior, and a distinctive tower topped with a clock. The interior contains simple wooden benches, a modest altar, and an organ installed in 2002 with two keyboards and pedal controls.
The original church building burned down in 1859 and was rebuilt in 1865 to serve the community again. The tower underwent reconstruction after World War Two between 1948 and 1949, gaining its distinctive modern form.
The Christuskirche serves the local Lutheran community as a gathering place for worship and shared life events. It is where residents come together for weddings, baptisms, and seasonal celebrations that connect them to their traditions.
The building is centrally located in Schwarzenbach am Wald and easily reached on foot, with quiet streets and nearby parking. The ground-level entrance and level interior spaces allow comfortable access for visitors of all mobility levels.
The organ was newly built in 2002 with two keyboards and pedal controls, replacing an earlier instrument from 1952. Today it is central to services and shows how the community has renewed its fittings for future generations.
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