Lunde kyrkje

Description

Lunde Church is the main church in Lunde and Flåbygd parish and has an important place in the local community. The church is a long-gabled church, consecrated in 1872, and designed by the renowned architectJacob Wilhelm Nordan, who was behind many churches during the same period.

History and architecture

The church was built on approximately the same site as an earlier medieval church from12th century, which was demolished because it was too small and cold. After the old church came into the hands of the congregation in 1860, it was decided to demolish it and build a new, larger church.The new church was built with space for 650 people, but today it has around 380 seats.

The church building is typical of its time, with atall, slender tower in the west and choir in the eastThe tower has been repaired several times, including in1920–21 and in the 1960sThe church was also renovated in connection with125th anniversary in 1997. It has aorgan gallery at the entrance, andthe choir floor is raised two stepsover the rest of the floor of the ship.

Unique ceiling paintings

One of the most distinctive details in Lunde Church is the ceiling paintings, painted byJohanna Bugge Berge in 1927These cover large parts of the roof and containbiblical motifs and Christian symbols, strongly inspired byrose paintingDuring the renovation in the 1990s, consideration was given to removing the paintings, but after apetitionThey were preserved and are today an important part of the church's expression.

Interior and decoration

🖼️ The altarpiecewas painted byGustav Adolph Lammers i 1873and shows Jesus meeting Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, inspired by the Gospel of John chapter 20.
🎤 The pulpitstands on the north side of the cross divide.
🕊️ The baptismal fontis made of cast iron.
🎶 The organis from1965, built byJ.H. Jorgensen.
🔔 The church bellsis from1853 and 1872, the latter cast byO. Olsen & Son.

Cemetery and surroundings

The cemetery around Lunde Church extends down towards the parking lot, where there is also a service building.The rectory is located a few hundred meters north of the church., and the area has a quiet and nice atmosphere.

Lunde Church is not only a gathering place for the congregation, but also aimportant cultural heritage site in NomeWith its rich history, unique ceiling paintings and beautiful location, it continues to play a central role in bothreligious and cultural contexts in the local community.