2023 was a year that showed in everything that the international churches are taking the reigns. We are grateful to God for the communities as well as for your support to make our work possible. We are excited to show you the 2023 Annual Report, looking back at all we did in 2023! View the…
Three years of covid-19 pandemic has left its mark on the international churches. No matter how vital and resilient the churches are, many churches find it difficult to get back on track. Visitor numbers have changed and financially it has become more difficult. The price increases as a result of the energy crisis also…
The first infection occurred in February 2020 and the first measures were announced a month later: the coronavirus had also arrived in the Netherlands. SKIN-Rotterdam, a Christian organization that supports and connects international churches, has noted that during the two corona years the international churches have had to endure a lot, but that many beautiful…
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…
There it is! The annual report of the past year: welcome back to 2021. We look back on a beautiful and special year, in which SKIN-Rotterdam has grown and made many beautiful projects come true: and will happily continue in the coming year. A look ahead! Would you also like to view the annual report?…
Annual report 2020 2020, a special year for all of us. For the international churches, our staff and board and all our friends. The COVID-19 pandemic and all the measures taken since March 2020 have had a great impact on society, our collaborations and of course on our organisation. But despite the uncertainties, we can also…
Yes, I do know that there are “migrant churches”…’ In Rotterdam there are 200! Ever visited one of their services?’ No, never. ‘Do you know anyone who is a member?’ Eh…’ This is how it goes all too often. It’s not unwillingness or lack of interest, but you have your own church community or your…
How are religious and philosophical organisations committed to Rotterdam society? What does this mean for Rotterdam and the people of Rotterdam? Research bureau Verwey Jonker has investigated this for the municipality of Rotterdam in close cooperation with SKIN-Rotterdam, SPIOR, Samen 010 Mara and the Convent of Churches. The research was inspired by the study ‘Count…
Een maatjesproject voor leiders van internationale kerken en autochtone christenen, gericht op de vraag naar kerk-zijn in de huidige multiculturele Nederlandse samenleving. Download de methodiek hier.
About the opportunities and pitfalls of joint use of church buildings (in dutch). Many Dutch churches are experiencing decline. It hurts to see that the church is getting emptier, the burdens weighing more and more. When does the time come to dispose of the church building? Many International churches are looking for space for their…