Gazing upon De Binnenwaai, can you sense the warmth it exudes? De Binnenwaai is more than just a church in Amsterdam’s IJburg district. It’s a beacon of acceptance, established around 2010. It welcomes all IJburgers, regardless of beliefs. De Binnenwaai offers a space free of judgment. A place where you can simply be yourself. This sentiment is echoed by Marjolein Hekman, the church’s pastor. She appreciates the non-judgmental atmosphere that pervades De Binnenwaai. While traditional in some aspects, with Sunday services, evening prayers, and Bible study, De Binnenwaai embraces modern community engagement. It hosts a vintage clothing store run by the Salvation Army and boasts its own book club, aptly named “Bier & Boeken” (Beer & Books). This blend of the sacred and the secular creates a vibrant hub for connection. De Binnenwaai extends its welcome beyond the confines of its walls. Most Sunday services are streamed live online and available for later viewing. It actively fosters a sense of belonging, embracing both traditional practices and contemporary community building. De Binnenwaai is a testament to the power of inclusivity and community in modern Amsterdam.
De Binnenwaai
Discover cities like never before.
Enjoy over self-guided city exploration with our app ‘Explory’. Learn all about the history and discover hidden more than 500.000 hidden gems, that only locals know about. Build custom tours, find nearby places, and start exploring instantly.
More Places in Amsterdam
RK Begraafplaats Overtuin
Tranquility surrounds you. You stand before RK Begraafplaats Buitenveldert. This isn’t just any cemetery. It’s a place steeped in history.
Boterhuisbrug
Slipping through time, let’s journey back to a small fishing village nestled beside the Amstel River. Imagine Amsterdam in the
Landgoed Duin en Kruidberg
How did a modest hunting lodge become a five-star hotel? Welcome to Landgoed Duin en Kruidberg a place where history
Spoorbrug HIJSM
Slipping through time, let’s find ourselves in 1837 Amsterdam. Excitement crackled in the air. The Hollandsche IJzeren Spoorweg-Maatschappij (HIJSM), the
de Bibliotheek Hillegom
Have you ever felt the quiet hum of turning pages? Right here before you stands de Bibliotheek Hillegom. This unassuming
Cornelis Ritterbrug
How many stories could this humpbacked bridge tell? The Cornelis Ritterbrug stands before us a testament to Amsterdam’s intricate network