Weinbergkirche, Vienna

The Weinbergkirche is a Lutheran parish church in the Börnergasse in the suburb of Sievering in the 19th district of Vienna, Döbling.

History

The Döbling congregation originated as a sub-group in the Lutherkirche within the Währing parish. The Döbling parish was made independent in 1965; its services were held at first in rented accommodation in the Kreindlgasse. After an affordable site for a church was found in the Börnergasse, the Weinbergkirche was erected there between 1980 and 1981. The name of the church (Weinbergkirche = Vineyard Church) is a reference both to its location by a vineyard and to the Biblical parables of the vineyard, grapevine and wine grapes.

The building

The Weinbergkirche is a simple, modern construction. Sliding panels make it possible to use the minimalistic church room for a variety of purposes and for both small and large-scale events. The ground floor also includes the parish offices; the cellar contains a room for youth events and a large communal room.

References

• Klusacek, Christine; Stimmer, Kurt: Döbling. Vom Gürtel zu den Weinbergen. Wien 1988 (German)

External links

• Weinbergkirche (German)