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Laurentius Chapel Damme

Laurentius Chapel Damme

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Laurentius Chapel Damme

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Location: Damme, Vechta, Lower Saxony, Germany

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1. Gnarled Linden Avenue – Chestnut Avenue loop from Rottinghausen

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2. Astrup Village Pond – Neuenkirchen Windmill loop from Steinfeld (Oldb)

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3. Bench with a view of the pond – Töwer Shelter Dalinghausen loop from Vörden

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JR56

May 26, 2025

Brick building in the neo-Gothic style, built in 1905, external dimensions 9.2 m x 6.23 m, nave height 8 m, tower 17.6 m.
Reconsecrated in 1995 after extensive restoration work.
Pews, pulpit, murals, tiles original (partially added during restoration),
Leaded glass windows (1995), Easter candlesticks (2002), and baptismal font (1999) Ferdinand Starmann, Neuenkirchen-Vörden
Glass angel next to the chapel (2009) Ferdinand Starmann

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Corner of Große Straße, at the roundabout
Lindenstraße
49401 Damme

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JR56

May 26, 2025

The Laurentius Chapel is a Protestant church built in 1905 in the neo-Gothic style.
The chapel does not have its own organ. "We would like a small one, especially for church services, but then we would also need an organist," said Ursula Pohlschneider. Nevertheless, the small church has a very special atmosphere; it is often requested for weddings, baptisms, and church services.
"Catholics are also welcome to use it."
However, space is limited; the pews only accommodate 50 to 60 people.

The last major renovation work began in 1990. Prior to that, the building, despite its prominent location in Damme, had led a rather shadowy existence since 1965. Since then, it served as a mortuary.

From the 1970s onward, the chapel was completely closed.

Then a group of seven women came together, who quickly dubbed themselves the "Chapel Women." They wanted to awaken the church from its slumber, make it accessible to the public, and once again become an integral part of the life of the Protestant parish.

It was thanks to their commitment that not only was the threatened demolition averted, but that the renovation began in 1990, said Ursula Pohlschneider. The women tirelessly raised money for the renovation.

The renovation lasted until 1995. Much happened.

The chapel women themselves uncovered parts of the old paint, which had long since been painted over white. "There were five layers of paint on top." A vine thus exposed served as the basis for the newly painted vines around the church windows.

But one thing the chapel, like an organ, didn't get during the renovation: a water connection. "That's why we always have to bring water with us for cleaning." The chapel women take turns dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping before services. They are busy with this for about two hours each time. The Protestant parish is responsible for maintaining the grounds.

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simpsons57

May 6, 2024

Every first Wednesday of the month, the small Laurentius Chapel in Damme invites you to visit. The doors are open from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and guided tours are also available on request.
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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Damme, Vechta, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Laurentius Chapel Damme

1. Gnarled Linden Avenue – Chestnut Avenue loop from Rottinghausen

2. Astrup Village Pond – Neuenkirchen Windmill loop from Steinfeld (Oldb)

3. Bench with a view of the pond – Töwer Shelter Dalinghausen loop from Vörden

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