In the Leiden region there are plenty of opportunities to practice your religion.

In the Netherlands, you will find a diversity of religions. About fifty-five per cent of the Dutch population is a member of a religious community. The majority of those with a religious conviction are affiliated with a Christian church (the Roman Catholic church or the Protestant church), the Roman Catholic church being the largest. Approximately ten per cent of the Dutch population practices other religions such as Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.  

Churches

The Church of Saint Louis (Heilige Lodewijkkerk)

Location:  Steenschuur 19  2311 ES Leiden 

The Church of Saint Louis is located in the Leiden city centre. There is a growing group of English-speaking parishioners who visit and actively participate. There is an English mass every Sunday at 18:00. On the first Sunday of the month, there is also "coffee after mass," which is a wonderful opportunity to meet and socialise with other members of the church.  

Church of Saint Louis
church of saint luois

International Church Leiden

Location: Buurthuis Op Eigen Wieken, Valkenpad 5, 2317AN Leiden

The International Church of Leiden is a Christ-centred international community committed to worship, growth, and service in the Leiden area and beyond. As part of the local church in Leiden, they seek to join with others in bearing witness to the transforming impact of Jesus Christ. The church is also a member of the VPE, a network of Pentecostal and Evangelical churches in the Netherlands, and a partner in the Fellowship of European International Churches.

 

International Church Leiden
international church

St James Voorschoten

Location: BSN Senior School Jan van Hooflaan 3 2252 BG Voorschoten

St James is a vibrant international English-speaking Anglican church serving the Leiden area, offering a spiritual home to people of all ages and from all over the world. Their main Sunday service is usually held at 10:30 at the BSN (British School of the Netherlands) Senior School in Voorschoten.   

St James Voorschoten
st james church

The Fruitful Vine Parish Leiden

Location: Van Vollenhovenkade 15, 2313GG Leiden  

The Fruitful Vine Parish is a member of The Redeemed Christian Church of God [RCCG] worldwide. The Fruitful Vine Parish is made up of a variety of people consisting of different nationalities, tribes & speaking different languages. There are students, adults and children attending the church. Worship at The Fruitful Vine Parish is always relaxed, informal, warm and welcoming. Their worship music consists of both traditional and contemporary styles. They enjoy dancing and praising God in a manner that changes lives. The Sunday morning worship service starts at 12:00.  

The Fruitful Vine Parish Leiden
The Fruitful Vine Parish Leiden logo

Mosques

Maroccan Mosque

Location: Rembrandtstraat 10, 2311 VW Leiden 

The Maroccan Mosque is a welcoming place of worship for the Muslim community in Leiden. Run by the Muslim Group Foundation, it offers a cultural home for people of all ages. The mosque plays a central role in the community by teaching, guiding, informing, and advising from an Islamic point of view.

Maroccan Mosque
moroccan mosque leiden

Turkish Mosque

Location: Curaçaostraat 3, 2315 XV Leiden  

Mimar Sinan Camii, is a Turkish Mosque located in Leiden, serving as a cultural and religious centre for the local Turkish and Muslim community. The mosque offers a place for daily prayers, community gatherings, and religious education. 

Turkish Mosque
Turkish Mosque leiden

Synagogues

The Jewish Congregation Leiden

Location: Levendaal 14, 2311 JL Leiden

The Jewish Municipality of Leiden is an active kehilla with a strong focus on education, welcoming new faces with open arms. As Leiden is a university city, the kehilla often includes many international members, as well as people living or studying in Leiden temporarily. The community offers lessons for children and also hosts a Study Center within the synagogue. The Study Center provides engaging courses for adults in Judaism, Hebrew, Yiddish, and Jewish religion and culture. A coherent program of education is available for both beginners and advanced students.

The Jewish Congregation Leiden
The Jewish Congregation Leiden

Jehovah's Witnesses

Leiden - De Kooi

Location: Bonairestraat 19, 2315 XB LEIDEN

Jehovah's Witnesses come from hundreds of ethnic and language backgrounds, yet they are united by common goals. Above all, they want to honour Jehovah, the God of the Bible and the Creator of all things.  Because they witness or talk about Jehovah God and his Kingdom, they are known as Jehovah’s Witnesses. For more information, visit JW.org (available in over 1000 languages) or click here for upcoming events. 

Click here for the meeting times.

To contact and learn about how to connect to the online meetings in Leiden, call +31-71 889 71 31 and leave your name and number at the end of the message.

Jehovah's Witnesses Leiden
jehovah witnesses church

Monuments

Find out more about life in the Leiden region!