Neue Kirche, Lutheran church in Pellworm, Germany.
Neue Kirche is a plain rectangular hall church built entirely of brick, with its oldest sections on the north, east and south sides dating from 1622. A neo-Gothic west facade with windows, a roof turret and gables was added between 1867 and 1872. The free-standing wooden bell tower was demolished at that time and the bell hung in the new gable; after a 1998 fire destroyed the roof and bell frame, a new wooden bell tower and bell were installed.
A chapel dedicated to the Holy Cross was moved here in 1517 from the Seegaard estate, and in 1556 it became the parish church. The present brick church was built in 1622, and its site escaped the Burchardiflut twelve years later. A neo-Gothic west front was added in 1867–1872; the roof and bell frame burned in 1998 and were rebuilt.
The name reflects its role as a newer place of worship compared to earlier chapels on the island. Visitors can still observe handcrafted woodwork and decorative details inside that demonstrate the skill of local artisans.
The church is located centrally on the island and is easily reached on foot with clear signage from main paths. The building is regularly open for visitors, especially around services and local events.
The altar retable, carved around 1520, came from the church of Ilgrof, a village lost in the Burchardiflut of 1634. It holds 120 figures, many dressed in the fashion of around 1520, which suggests the carver used people he knew as models.
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