You are welcome here
If you are a Kurd looking for a church, or you simply want to know who Jesus is, come as you are. There is a seat for you on Sunday, and someone who speaks your language will be glad to meet you.
Reach out →For Kurds, in our own language
A Kurdish Church in Amsterdam, and a home for Kurds anywhere
We are a Kurdish Christian church in Amsterdam-Noord and the Kurdish group of Hoop voor Noord. We gather every Sunday to worship in Kurdish, and we welcome Kurds and friends of the Kurds from all over the world.
Why a Kurdish church
You can meet God in the language you dream in.
Faith goes deepest when you hear it in your mother tongue. That is why we worship in Kurdish, with translation into Sorani, Kurmanji and Bahdini, so that every Kurd who comes can follow along and feel at home.
Who it's for
Two doors, one welcome
Refer a Kurd, or walk with us
If you know a Kurd who is searching for a church, you can connect them to us from anywhere in the world. And if you would like to support this work or partner with us in prayer, we would love to hear from you.
Get involved →Part of Hoop voor Noord
Rooted in a church that is already home in Noord
The Kurdish Church is the Kurdish group of Hoop voor Noord, a multicultural church in Amsterdam-Noord for all ages, cultures and languages. We meet in their building and fully belong to that congregation.
That means a steady place, a large community around us, and Kurdish celebrations with a message from the Bible, Kurdish music and food.
Visit hoopvoornoord.nl →One congregation, many languages. On Sundays you hear Dutch, Kurdish and more under one roof.
Hoop voor Noord · Rode Kruisstraat 20, Amsterdam
Faith & Bible in Kurdish
Explore the Christian faith in Kurdish
Want to learn about Christianity, or read the Bible in Kurdish? Together with our partners we make the Christian faith accessible in Kurdish, wherever you live.
Hiwa Bo Kurd
Read the Bible in Kurdish (Sorani) online, with articles about the Christian faith, Kurdish worship songs and free courses. All in Kurdish, all free.
Explore the faith in Kurdish →Rozia Foundation
A Dutch nonprofit serving Kurds through evangelism, humanitarian aid and advocacy.
Visit website →Our Dutch-language home is koerdischekerk.nl.
Our people
One of the world's largest peoples, rarely reached in their own tongue
There are 40 to 45 million Kurds across Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria, and more than 120,000 in the Netherlands. Very few have ever heard the good news in Kurdish. We exist so that they can.
Kurdish has several dialects. The largest are Kurmanji and Sorani; Bahdini is a form of Kurmanji. Our services offer translation into all three, so everyone can take part.
40–45 millionKurds worldwide
120,000+Kurds in the Netherlands
MultilingualSorani, Kurmanji, Bahdini
Worldwidewelcome, based in Amsterdam
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Kurdish church in the Netherlands?
Yes. We are a Kurdish church in Amsterdam-Noord, gathering inside the building of Hoop voor Noord. Our services are in Kurdish, and every Kurd is welcome.
Can I connect with you from abroad?
Absolutely. Kurds and supporters anywhere in the world can reach us by WhatsApp or email. If you are looking for a church, or want to refer a Kurd who is, we are only a message away.
What language are the services in?
We worship in Kurdish, with translation into Sorani, Kurmanji and Bahdini (Bahdini is a form of Kurmanji). Whichever dialect you speak, you will be able to follow along.
How can I support or partner with you?
You can pray for us, help us reach Kurds who are searching, or connect us with people and communities who want to walk alongside this work. Send us a message and we will find a way forward together.
Where can I find the Bible in Kurdish?
The Bible exists in Kurdish: in Sorani (the Kurdish Sorani Standard Bible) and the New Testament in Kurmanji. Through our partner Hiwa Bo Kurd you can read the Bible in Kurdish online, with articles and explanation.
Are Kurds Christian or Muslim?
Most Kurds are Muslim, but there is a growing community of Kurdish Christians, in Kurdistan and in the diaspora. Our church in Amsterdam is one of the places where Kurdish Christians gather.
Visit us
Where and when
Address
Rode Kruisstraat 201025 KN Amsterdam-Noord
(inside Hoop voor Noord)
(inside Hoop voor Noord)
Services
Every Sunday, 12:30Kurdish translation during the service. Kurdish house church every two weeks, Sundays at 15:00.
Come as you are, in your own language
Whether you want to visit us this Sunday, ask a question, or connect a Kurd from anywhere in the world, reach out. We would love to hear from you.