An enormous church centre that will serve at least 15 churches is under construction in an Amsterdam suburb. The Candlestick Project, which broke ground in Bijlmer on July 6, will have five worship areas in its building catering to the needs of different and diverse faiths such as Greek Orthodox, Ghanian and Iranian. The centre will also house a nursery, apartments, offices and a café. It is due to be completed in 2007.
With more than 90 immigrant churches operating in the Bijlmer suburb of Amsterdam, many services are currently makeshift, taking place in parking lots and apartment buildings. – ENI
