The imposing facade of the Evangelische Kirche Hausen stands before you. Its red sandstone and dark basalt lava create a striking contrast. This is not just any church. This is a piece of Frankfurt’s history.
The Evangelische Kirche Hausen has witnessed centuries unfold. Its story begins long before its current form. Hausen itself was first mentioned in 1132. Frankfurt acquired the village in 1428. For three and a half centuries Hausen remained a branch of the Praunheim parish. Disputes between the three parties were frequent.
Things changed in 1772. The Frankfurt church authority established a new parish. The first Protestant service was held in the schoolhouse. A church building was still a distant dream. However the city financed a new rectory between 1775 and 1776. This Baroque building still stands today a testament to the past. It’s a protected monument.
It wasn’t until 1813 that the impoverished community built its first church. It proved inadequate after a few decades. In 1851 a new church replaced it. This late-classical style building was finished in 1852. The altar and pulpit were salvaged from the old church. Wealthy Frankfurt families such as Bethmann Metzler and De Neufville contributed funds.
World War II inflicted severe damage. Reconstruction took place between 1950 and 1951. The church’s nine-meter-wide and nearly twenty-meter-long structure endures. Its western facade features a prominent tower. The tower’s square base transitions into an octagonal shape above the clock. A matching spire crowns it. The hipped roof is covered in slate. A circular window is situated above the entrance portal. Round-arch windows and pilasters with tympanums adorn the facades.
Inside the Evangelische Kirche Hausen you’ll find an organ above the altar. Caroline Cornill-Dechent designed the metal backdrop. The baptismal font and lamps are from Klemisch workshops in Offenbach. The organ itself dates back to the late 19th century. It was created by Daniel Rassmann. It has undergone several modifications boasting 14 registers and two manuals today. The three bells were cast in 1965 by the Rincker foundry. Each carries an inscription. They are a sonic reminder of the church’s enduring presence in Hausen. Their tones resonate with the stories of this remarkable place. They reflect the faith and resilience of the community. This is the Evangelische Kirche Hausen a silent witness to the passage of time in Frankfurt.