Rotterdam-West , South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
International Congregational Council
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024
1. International Congregational Council Marker
International
Congregational Council
met for its first assembly
on the Continent July 1962
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1962.
Location. 51° 54.893′ N, 4° 28.428′ E. Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Rotterdam-West. It is on Museumpark, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Museumpark 3, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland 3015 CB, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Waalse kerk / Eglise Wallonne / Walloon Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Toni Koopmanplein (approx. half a kilometer away); Herenhuis / Mansion (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Het Israλlietisch Weeshuis / The Jewish Orphanage
this page online
Also see . . . International Congregational Council (Wikipedia). Wikipedia notes that a total of ten International Councils were held between 1891 and 1966, with the Rotterdam International Council being the ninth (July 4-12, 1962).
Overview: The International Congregational Council was a worldwide association of Congregational Churches that was founded in 1891 and merged with the Alliance of the Reformed Churches Throughout the World Holding the Presbyterian Order to form the World Alliance of Reformed Churches.(Submitted on March 21, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024
2. International Congregational Council Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024
3. International Congregational Council Marker - wider view
The Council was held in this building - the Arminiuskerk (or Remontstranse Kerk), built 1895-97.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
