The Cross
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Distrik X Medan Aceh · City of MedanWelcome
Welcome
to HKBP Glugur
A home to grow in faith, love, and service in the city of Medan. We are part of Huria Kristen Batak Protestan, the largest Protestant church in Southeast Asia since 1861.
“Marsiurupan ma hamu di na porsuk!”
Galatia 6:2. Bear one another's burdens.
Sunday Worship
07.45, 10.00, and 17.00 WIB
16
Neighborhoods
Congregation service districts
47
Sintua
Elders who serve
1861
HKBP Heritage
Year HKBP was founded
3
Huria Pagaran
Churches under the Ressort
About Us
A Batak church rooted in the Gospel
Huria Kristen Batak Protestan (HKBP) was founded on 7 Oktober 1861 in Pearaja, Tarutung. From the Batak land, this church grew into the largest Protestant Christian church in Southeast Asia.
HKBP Glugur serves the congregation in Glugur Darat, Medan. This church is the center of Ressort Medan Utara, Distrik X Medan Aceh.
Meaning of the Emblem
Every line tells of faith
The HKBP emblem sums up the core of the church's belief. Christ is the Head of the Church who reigns over the world.
The Trinity Circle
It pictures the one God in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is the center of HKBP's belief.
The Letters HKBP
Short for Huria Kristen Batak Protestan. It affirms the identity of a Protestant church born from the Batak people.
Worship Schedule
Come worship together
The church doors are open to every member and guest. Here is the regular worship schedule throughout the week.
Sunday
07.45 WIB
Morning Service
The main service that opens the Lord's day.
Sunday
10.00 WIB
Midday Service
A family service open to all members and guests.
Sunday
17.00 WIB
Evening Service
The closing service of Sunday.
Wednesday & Thursday
20.00 WIB
Sector Worship
Partangiangan that rotates among members' homes in each neighborhood.
Major Services and Church Feast Days
We also hold services on the major Protestant Christian celebrations throughout the year.
Christmas Service25 Desember 2026
New Year Service1 Januari 2027
Good Friday Service26 Maret 2027
Resurrection Service (Easter)28 Maret 2027
Ascension of Jesus Christ Service6 Mei 2027
Pentecost Service16 Mei 2027
Funeral ServiceAs needed
Feast day dates that move follow the yearly church calendar.
Ministry and Groups
Grow in fellowship
Each ministry group walks with the congregation at every stage of life, from children to the elderly.
Sunday School
Children learn faith through Bible stories, singing, and love.
Naposobulung (NHKBP)
A group for young men and women to grow in faith, talent, and togetherness.
Punguan Ina
A fellowship of women in prayer, diakonia, and social service.
Punguan Ama
A fellowship of men who support the church's ministry and building.
Choir
The congregation's choir that praises the Lord through marende and church music.
Social Diakonia
A ministry of love for members who are sick, elderly, and in need.
Ressort Medan Utara
One ressort, one family
HKBP Glugur is the center of Ressort Medan Utara. Three huria pagaran serve under the same care.
Central Church
HKBP Glugur
The service center of Ressort Medan Utara under Distrik X Medan Aceh.
Jl. Pembangunan III No.57A, Glugur Darat II, Kec. Medan Timur, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20238
Huria Pagaran
HKBP Pulo Brayan
Serves the congregation in the Pulo Brayan area, Medan.
Jl. KL. Yos Sudarso, Pulo Brayan Kota, Kec. Medan Barat, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20239
Huria Pagaran
HKBP Marturia
Serves the congregation in the Tanjung Mulia area, Medan Deli.
Jl. Tol Mulia 5 No.17, Tj. Mulia Hilir, Kec. Medan Deli, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20241
Huria Pagaran
HKBP Pardomuan Nauli
Serves the congregation in the Titi Papan area, Medan Deli.
Titi Papan, Kec. Medan Deli, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20242
Heritage of Faith
The journey of HKBP
This journey of faith began with the preaching of the Gospel in the Batak land until HKBP came to the city of Medan.
- 1861
The First Gospel Preaching
On 7 Oktober 1861 the missionaries opened the mission in the Batak land. This date became the birthday of HKBP.
- 1862
Nommensen Arrives
Ingwer Ludwig Nommensen arrived as an envoy of RMG. He started from Padang, then Barus, on to Silindung.
- 1864
Entering the Silindung Valley
Nommensen settled in Huta Dame, Silindung. From here the Gospel spread across the whole Batak land.
- 1865
The First Baptism
On 27 Agustus 1865 Nommensen baptized four married couples in Silindung.
- 1881
The First Ephorus
Nommensen was chosen as the first Ephorus to lead the ministry of HKBP.
- 1918
Nommensen Passes Away
Nommensen died in Sigumpar. The congregation remembers him as the Apostle of the Batak.
- 1940
HKBP Becomes Independent
At the Sinode Godang 1940, Pdt. K. Sirait became the first Batak Ephorus. HKBP stood as an independent church.
- 1952
A World Lutheran Church
HKBP joined the Lutheran World Federation and gained international recognition.
- Kini
Largest in Southeast Asia
HKBP grew into the largest Protestant Christian church in Southeast Asia with millions of members.
- Glugur
Serving the City of Medan
HKBP Glugur stands in Glugur Darat as the center of Ressort Medan Utara, Distrik X Medan Aceh.
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Location and Contact
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- Address
- Jl. Pembangunan III No.57A, Glugur Darat II, Kec. Medan Timur, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20238
- Phone
- (061) 6611846
- Email and Social Media
- hkbpglugurmdn@gmail.comfacebook.com/hkbpglugurofficial