The corona pandemic has had a major impact on the international churches in Rotterdam. That is why SKIN-Rotterdam has had research carried out. This research was subsequently reflected upon by a group of pastors from international churches from Rotterdam. The report and reflection were presented to Mr Jaap Smit and Mr Eimert van Middelkoop of…
On Nov. 30, 2023, the City Council agreed to move forward with the reintroduction of paid parking from April 2024. This also affects religious organizations in areas where paid parking had not previously been introduced. The schedule for the introduction of paid parking is: April 1, 2024: Pendrecht and Wielewaal June 3, 2024: Zuidwijk and…
SKIN-Rotterdam has a number of faithful volunteers who help us in our activities and assist the people from the international churches. Our oldest volunteer Dirk Korpershoek of 90 years, has unfortunately left us. Dirk has been a language volunteer at SKIN-Rotterdam for 10 years. In those 10 years he has taught people from many different…
Hanny de Kruijf received the Overbrugger 2023 at her farewell as director of Samen010. Board member Pastor Ola Asubiaro of SKIN-Rotterdam presented her with the award. Hanny is a practical person with a big heart; for example, she is the driving force behind the Christmas Packages Campaign and the Wake at the Detention Center. Hanny…
Check out our most memorable projects of the past year! We are happy to share the highlights of 2023 at SKIN-Rotterdam.. Have fun watching!
Op 22 november zijn er landelijke verkiezingen voor de Tweede Kamer, de volksvertegenwoordiging. SKIN-Rotterdam vindt het belangrijk dat de mensen van de internationale kerken gaan stemmen. Door te gaan stemmen kunt u zorgen dat uw mening vertegenwoordigd wordt in de Tweede Kamer of misschien zelfs wel in de regering (het kabinet). De wetten en beslissingen…
2022 was a year of building up and being able to meet again, shake hands and embrace. It felt good to see so many people alive again. The highlight of this was our 15th anniversary in the Laurenskerk on 9 July. A party with lively music and people who enjoyed it and cordial encounters. It’s…
Wednesday, May 24, the results of our Vital & Prepared project were presented during the Conference ‘Growing old is the future’. We are proud of these results and the great turnout at this conference! The visitors were a mix of people from international churches, care, welfare, government and other voluntary organizations. The Vital & Prepared…
The annual fair organized by SKIN-Rotterdam was a great success! With more than 30 exhibitors, 12 workshops, it was a day full of inspiration, information and surprises. On April 22, 2023, Hoornbeeck College Rotterdam was transformed into an exhibition floor of and for the International Churches in Rotterdam. A total of more than 300 visitors…
SKIN-Rotterdam has established the Emergency Fund Help Churches Help. You can apply now. Has your church always been helping people in need? Is the need higher because of the current energy crisis? Do you not have enough resources to help these people? The energy crisis and price increases for basic necessities are dealing hard…