Centre évangélique Concordia

Could a garden shed become a beacon of faith? Here at Centre évangélique Concordia, that’s exactly what happened. Centre évangélique Concordia wasn’t always the grand structure you see today. Our story begins in a humble garden in Wasquehal. In 1960, Marius Perlinski, a resident of 11 Impasse du Plomeux, had a vision. He built a small evangelical temple in his backyard. This unassuming structure became the first evangelical building in Wasquehal, the precursor to Centre évangélique Concordia. The entrance was located at 16 Avenue du Molinel. The congregation grew quickly. The small temple soon proved too small. Perlinski, seeing the need for a larger space, made a shrewd trade with the Wasquehal town hall. He exchanged his land near the current Léon de Bruxelles restaurant for a new plot. This plot became the site for a new evangelical church. Construction began in 2009, right next to the original temple. Legally, the Centre évangélique Concordia is managed by the Association Église Évangélique de la Métropole Lilloise. The new church was inaugurated in 2011. At the time, the church boasted a membership of 650, a testament to the growing evangelical community in the area. By 2017, ambitious plans were underway. The church leadership explored a project to build an even larger building with a capacity of 2,000. This growth continued. By 2018, Centre évangélique Concordia employed four full-time and three part-time staff members. In March 2024, further renovations expanded the existing premises. The Centre évangélique Concordia stands as a symbol of faith. It’s a testament to the vision of one man. From a humble garden shed to a thriving community, Centre évangélique Concordia’s story continues to unfold.