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Flekkerøy Church () is a
The church on Flekkerøy was built in 1960 and as one of the most active parishes in the region, the church grew rapidly. In 1970, the church was expanded and again in 1988, the balcony seating was expanded.
By the 21st century, the church was too small for the parish. In 2018, work began on a massive two-story addition designed by the two architecture firms Hille Melbye and Einar Dahle. The addition added a large new
parish church
A parish church (or parochial church) in Christianity is the Church (building), church which acts as the religious centre of a parish. In many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, the parish church may play a significant role in com ...
of the Church of Norway
The Church of Norway (, , , ) is an Lutheranism, evangelical Lutheran denomination of Protestant Christianity and by far the largest Christian church in Norway. Christianity became the state religion of Norway around 1020, and was established a ...
in Kristiansand Municipality
Kristiansand is a city and Municipalities of Norway, municipality in Agder county, Norway. The city is the fifth-largest and the municipality is the sixth-largest in Norway, with a population of around 116,000 as of January 2020, following th ...
in Agder
Agder is a counties of Norway, county () and districts of Norway, traditional region in the southern part of Norway and is coextensive with the Southern Norway region. The county was established on 1 January 2020, when the old Vest-Agder and Au ...
county, Norway
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. It is located in the village of Mæbø on the island of Flekkerøy
Flekkerøy or Flekkerøya is an island and residential district in Kristiansand municipality in Agder county, Norway. The district is located within the borough of Vågsbygd, and it consists of 4 main neighborhoods: Berge/Andås, Kjære, Lindebà ...
in the city of Kristiansand. It is the church for the Flekkerøy parish
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which is part of the Kristiansand domprosti (arch-deanery
A deanery (or decanate) is an ecclesiastical entity in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Anglican Communion, the Evangelical Church in Germany, and the Church of Norway. A deanery is either the jurisdiction or residence of ...
) in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark
The Diocese of Agder og Telemark () is a diocese of the Church of Norway, covering all of Agder county and Telemark county in Norway. The cathedral city is Kristiansand, Norway's fifth largest city. Kristiansand Cathedral serves as the seat of t ...
. The white, concrete church was built in a rectangular
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design in 1960 using plans drawn up by the architect
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Gabriel Tallaksen. The church seats about 760 people, but when a back wall is moved, the room can accommodate up to 900 people. The church is surrounded by a cemetery
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.
History
The church on Flekkerøy was built in 1960 and as one of the most active parishes in the region, the church grew rapidly. In 1970, the church was expanded and again in 1988, the balcony seating was expanded.
By the 21st century, the church was too small for the parish. In 2018, work began on a massive two-story addition designed by the two architecture firms Hille Melbye and Einar Dahle. The addition added a large new sanctuary
A sanctuary, in its original meaning, is a sacred space, sacred place, such as a shrine, protected by ecclesiastical immunity. By the use of such places as a haven, by extension the term has come to be used for any place of safety. This seconda ...
to the south of the existing church. Other offices, group rooms, bathrooms, and two kitchens were added as well. The old sanctuary was converted into a church hall. The new addition was consecrate
Sacred describes something that is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity; is considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; or inspires awe or reverence among believers. The property is often ascribed to objects ( ...
d on 1 Dec 2019 by the Bishop Stein Reinertsen. The addition cost .
See also
*List of churches in Agder og Telemark
Several Church of Norway churches are in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark in Norway. This list includes all of the parishes in Agder and Telemark counties. The diocese is based at the Kristiansand Cathedral in the city of Kristiansand (town), Kris ...
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* {{use dmy dates, date=January 2021 Churches in Kristiansand 20th-century Church of Norway church buildings Churches completed in 1960 1960 establishments in Norway