Paulus Church (RW.)

Paulus Church
Basel, Switzerland

"St. Paul's Church (German: Pauluskirche) is a Reformed Church in Basel,Switzerland. The church was constructed between May 1898 and November 1901 by Karl Moser (1860–1936) and Robert Curjel and features a Neo-Romanesque architectural style. 

Chancel (Link 2.)

"The apse is fitted with a stone pulpit that is raised behind a stone communion table. The apse also features a gallery, with a central arch behind the pulpit, in which the organ and choir are placed. It features artwork in Art Nouveau style including relief work on the church exterior above the main entrance by sculptor Carl Burckhardt (1878–1923),mosaics on the inner front wall by Heinrich Altherr (1878–1947) and stained glass windows by Max Laeuger (1864–1952)." (Link 1.)

Art Nouveau Stained Glass Windows (Link 2.)

"It features artwork in Art Nouveau style including relief work on the church exterior above the main entrance by sculptor Carl Burckhardt (1878–1923),mosaics on the inner front wall by Heinrich Altherr (1878–1947) and stained glass windows by Max Laeuger (1864–1952)." (Link 1.)

Photos: Taken by RW with his i Phone while living in Basel Switzerland.

Link 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Paul%27s_Church,_Basel
Link 2: http://basel.all-about-switzerland.info/basel-pauluschurch-karl-moser.html

Prayer

God, be with persecuted Christians throughout the world. Amen (SW.)

Reformierte Kirche

Reformierte Kirche/Evangelische Remormierte
            Kirchemeinde
Brunnen, Schwyz, Switzerland

Brunner-red tear drop at east end of

Lake Lucerne, Switzerland (Google maps)

"Brunnen is a locality of the political municipality Ingenbohl and is situated on Lake Lucerne in district Schwyz the canton Schwyz inSwitzerland.

The place name derives from Fountain Middle High German  Bronn, bronnen from what, source 'or' sources' means. In the plane whether fountain that springs Leewasser from artesian springs with an impressive amount of water. This phenomenon is the origin of fountains as the name of the community." (Link 2.)

"Founded in 1886	On October 10, 1886 committed Brunner have called the Reformed church community into being. Already 14 days later, on October 24, 1886, was the first pastor Max pipe which on the Schwarzenegg had its sphere of influence, to his office in Fountain. "1890 image from the construction of the Reformed Church Fountain" (Link 1.)
"The Reformed church community can look back on over 125 years of history.	For the 125th anniversary of the church and the rectory well a new church history was published in summer 2015, which dates back to the beginnings of Christianity in the canton of Schwyz.The Reformation is also described how the reintroduction of the first Reformed in the late 19th century. In addition, reports can be found in the life of Brunner pastor since its foundation, the architectural history of the two churches and a description of the association's activities to this day. The richly illustrated book can be purchased for a donation after the services or the Parish Office / Secretariat. "Interior Reformed Church Fountain (before 1939): The federal government Glass Pictures in 1940 replaced by window glass" (Link 1.)
"Pioneering work in Brunnen	Now began a period of intense pioneering work. Everything had to be rebuilt. The church events found in the Hotel Waldstätterhof, held at the Hotel Rossli and also in the old schoolhouse. In 1890, the first Protestant church was then ready for occupancy with parsonage. The inauguration took place on 6 July 1890. Previously lived pastors Max tube in a small apartment of bakery Hirt at Bahnhofstrasse. In 1931 took place the new community center and on 27 May 1968, the building permit for a new tower next to the church was granted. 1940 and 1990, significant renovations were made to the buildings of the Evangelical Reformed congregation. "Fountain Altar" (Link 1.)
"The Protestant Church Hilfsverein Zurich	An important role in the history and present of Innerschwyz plays the Protestant Benevolent Society Zurich, supported the communities in organizing and financing the Church's life. An interesting source of community history, the annual reports of the Benevolent Society, which the priest had to annually submit a report, from the interesting extracts were incorporated in the annual report of the Benefit Society. They bear witness to trace the history since the church planting.
"Schwyz	After a temporary stop Soldatenbarracke could be used as a service station in Schwyz since 1945, the parish celebrated on May 18, 1958 the solemn consecration of the church in Schwyz" (Link 1.)

Top Photo: Taken in January 2016 on i Phone by RW while on  train ride from his apartment in Basel, Switzerland.
Link 1:  http://www.ref-brunnen-schwyz.ch

Link 2: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunnen_SZ

Prayer

God, be with persecuted Christians throughout the world. Amen (SW.)

St. Johann Reform Church (Link 1.)

St. Johann Reform Church
Davos, Switzerland

"The Reformed Church St. Johann  (names for St. John the Baptist) in Davos in the canton of Graubünden is the oldest Talkirche in Davos and with a capacity of 800 visitors the most. The distinctive church tower with its six bells is formative for the townscape of DavosPlatz. 

The oldest buildings dates back to the 13th century. In 1528, which was both throughout Davos and thus also in the church of St. Johann Reformation introduced.

Big Bell Tower

"The big bell tower has a height of 71.2 meters and was built in the 1481st In the 16th century the tower roof had to be completely rebuilt after a lightning strike. Striking is the resultant twist since the shingle roof by 43 percent, which in the Alpine temporarily extreme weather conditions can be attributed. The tower is basically inaccessible, groups can visit it by appointment, however. 2003 the tower was newly shingles. 35 larches were beaten and made ​​from the wood shingles 73,000. 

Sanctuary and Nave

"Today's nave in 1909 rebuilt to more people being able to accommodate. The old pulpit from 1719 was, however, integrated into the new building. 

Organ on Rear Wall of Sanctuary

"In the same year was an organ on the north gallery built. It included 22 registers. Today's organ from 1961 has 30 registers and stands on the west gallery. She was of the Felsberger company Metzler Orgelbau created.

"The stained glass windows dating from 1928 submitted by Augusto Giacometti.

"From 2007 to 2009 there was a total renovation of the church, the tower on the facade to the ship inside the church. During the renovation, the located on top of the tower roof was time capsule opened the last time and refilled. The former contents were transferred to the Documentation Library Davos."
 (Link 1.)

Crypt

Below the church sanctuary is the stone floored crypt with  tombs in the walls.  
Above the tombs are named and dated circular plaques.

1666 Paulus Jenazuis

1610 Johannes Bircher

1622 Rechten Von Sprecher, Doctor Beider

1611 Henrich Biaisch

1603 Salomon Buol

1666 Hans, Jac, Conr. Schvoler

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Photos: Taken with his iPhone in November 2014 by Richard Wilson while

                 living and working in Basel and visiting in Davos, Switzerland.  

Link 1:https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Johann_(Davos)

Link 2: http://www.davosreformiert.ch/davos-platz

Prayer

God, be with the persecuted Christians through out the world. Amen (SW.)