NH Kerk - Swellendam
Aka: Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk (Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa) Built: 1958 : 1970 Architect: J.C. Jongens Location: Bronn St, Swellendam. View from south. Image source: NHK on FB. The small Swellendam congregation had already built the church hall before they seceded from Cape Town. As early as 1 March 1957, it was decided to purchase land for the construction of a church. The building committee contacted Mr J. C. Jongens, the architect who designed the church building in Cape Town.² The old house at Landplaas — the very first congregational meeting of the Swellendam ward was held here to elect office-bearers. The first services and Holy Communion were also held in this farmhouse, the property of the Swart family.² It was put into use at the beginning of 1958. Initially, the intention was to build a full church right next to the hall later on, but gradually the idea arose to add a tower and to set the liturgical centre in order. For this purpose, the sister...