Gross Schwirsen
The cemetery in Gross Schwirsen 2001. Photos by Paul Sternberg.
Photos by Sandra Van Erp 2006.
The cobblestone street by the church
The church in Gross Schwirsen
The first church developed as half-timbered construction in the year
1710, The walls of the western end were replaced 1844 with brick.
The square ridge turret with its curved, octagonal hood has a slim,
onion forming a point covered with wood shingles, was built in 1756.
The first bell carried the name of the minister, as well as the
inscription: J.M. Meyer of new Stettin poured me in Schlawe year
1777. The bell was taken down during the First World War.
The pastor's residence
The church sign
The history of the church
This sign indicates that Poland considers the church historically inportant and under protection.
The front gate and door
The original pulpit
The choir loft now holds a new organ donated by the Rummelsburger organization.
The organ plaque in Polish and German. It was dedicated in April 2000.
Stained glass windows are being added slowly since the mid-1990's.
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