Evangelische Erlöserkirche, Kirchengebäude in Palenberg, Übach-Palenberg, Kreis Heinsberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen
The Evangelische Erlöserkirche is a functional brick and concrete building constructed between 1931 and 1932, positioned on a slight hill along Maastrichter Straße with a rectangular plan and distinctive tower. The tower features three deep arched windows, and the exterior was later painted white in the 1960s, though the original brickwork remains visible beneath.
Designed by Aachen architect Johannes Everling, the church was built for the growing mining community after initial plans from 1928 were abandoned. Following World War II, the interior underwent renovations including a new ceiling in the 1950s and later colored glass windows and a new organ in the 1960s.
The church is named for the Savior and served as a gathering place for miners and their families in the growing community. Its location on a main street made it a visible center where people came together for worship and shared moments.
The church is located along Maastrichter Straße and is easily accessible on foot from Übach-Palenberg's center. Access is via a small street called Carolus-Magnus-Allee, and the entrance area was updated after the war with a glass-enclosed vestibule.
The church was not originally painted white; the bright facade was added only in the 1960s and changed its appearance significantly. The original exposed brickwork gave it an industrial look that aligned it more closely with the nearby factory buildings and worker housing.
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