Amerikanische Kirche in Berlin (American Church in Berlin), Berlin

Amerikanische Kirche in Berlin (American Church in Berlin), Berlin

An active English-speaking worshiping community, the American Church in Berlin has a history dating back to the 19th century. Its members come from over seventeen Christian denominations and represent more than thirty different nations. Loosely affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the American Church receives clergy support from this organization.

The church's roots can be traced to around 1865 when American families gathered in private homes for worship. Otto March, the father of architects Walter and Werner March, oversaw the planning and construction of a dedicated building for the congregation between 1898 and 1903. This church was situated in the "American quarter" of Berlin-Schöneberg, near Nollendorfplatz. Unfortunately, it fell victim to an Allied bombing raid in Berlin in 1944.

Following the destruction of their original sanctuary, the congregation continued its worship activities from 1945 by sharing facilities with various German churches. In 2002, they found a new home in the Luther Church on Dennewitzplatz in Schöneberg, just a few city blocks away from their previous location. An active English-speaking worshiping community, the American Church in Berlin has a history dating back to the 19th century. Its members come from over seventeen Christian denominations and represent more than thirty different nations. While loosely affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the American Church receives clergy support from this organization.

The church's roots can be traced to around 1865 when American families gathered in private homes for worship. Otto March, the father of architects Walter and Werner March, oversaw the planning and construction of a dedicated church building for the congregation between 1898 and 1903. This church was situated in the "American quarter" of Berlin-Schöneberg, near Nollendorfplatz. Unfortunately, it fell victim to an Allied bombing raid in Berlin in 1944.

Following the destruction of their original sanctuary, the congregation continued its worship activities from 1945 by sharing facilities with various German churches. In 2002, they found a new home in the Luther Church on Dennewitzplatz in Schöneberg, just a few city blocks away from their previous location. Architecturally, the red brick building represents a transitional style, blending elements of Romanesque and Gothic Revival. The tower stands asymmetrically in front of an aisle and is crowned with a short spire.

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Sight Name: Amerikanische Kirche in Berlin (American Church in Berlin)
Sight Location: Berlin, Germany (See walking tours in Berlin)
Sight Type: Religious

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Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Berlin Introduction Walking Tour

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Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles

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