Golgatha soil rests beneath Rønnevang Kirke. The first pastor brought it back. He carried the groundstone from Jerusalem. Are you ready to hear more about Rønnevang Kirke?
Rønnevang Kirke stands in Taastrup. It is more than just a building. It’s a place of community. It is a testament to faith.
Originally, the area was farmland. The church gets its name from a local nursery. It was called Gartneriet Rønnevang. Plans for Rønnevang Kirke began in the 1970s. The need for a church grew. The first excavation started in January 1975. The foundation stone was laid May 24, 1975. Bishop J.B. Leer-Andersen consecrated Rønnevang Kirke September 5, 1976.
Holger Jensen designed the church. He worked with Crone & Koch. The design reflected modern church building styles. The altar was centrally located. The font sat behind the altar. It was in a niche. The pulpit stood beside the altar. The organ was on a bridge. It connected the east and west sides. Dark colours filled the space. Red bricks lined the walls. Red-brown tiles covered the floors.
Look towards the bell tower. It stands separate from the church. It reaches 22 meters high. A cross blesses the sky. The tower houses two bells. The larger bell weighs 1250 kg. It reads “Frygt ikke, tro kun”. That is “Fear not, only believe”. The smaller bell weighs 905 kg. It reads “Alt er muligt for Gud”. This translates to “All things are possible for God”. Petit and Fritsen in Holland cast the bells.
J. Dahlerup created the altar set. It is made of hammered tin. Th. Frobenius built the church organ. It has 20 voices.
A major renovation started in 2004. Niels Munk from Køge redesigned Rønnevang Kirke. The bishop asked for the change. Residents preferred other churches. They wanted traditional settings. The renovation transformed the space. The organ moved to the east side. White walls brightened the interior. Öland stone replaced the old floor. The church was reconsecrated March 13, 2005. Bishop Lise-Lotte Rebel led the service.
The groundstone moved during the renovation. It now sits in the “våbenhuset”. That is the “armoury” to the north.
Rønnevang Kirke has evolved. It has adapted to the needs of its community. Its history is etched in every stone. It is in every corner. Take a moment to appreciate this unique place.