Billund Church is not set apart behind a churchyard wall, but forms part of Billund Centret in the middle of town. This makes it a slightly different kind of parish church: here, the church space meets the library, theatre, meeting rooms, and other everyday functions under the same roof.
Inside the church hall, the atmosphere is shaped by mocha-coloured brick, dark-stained wood, raw concrete, and dark purple cushions. The room is rectangular, and the seating is arranged on either side of a centre line that draws the eye towards the altar to the west.
Above the altar table, a cross motif in stainless steel brings the room together. It was created by Helga and Bent Exner, who also made the church’s altar silver, baptismal dish, and baptismal jug. In the church space, you can also notice Erik A. Frandsen’s mosaic with dahlias and the alabaster stones in the large glass façade.
Behind the church lies a local story about Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, Ole Kirks Fond, and the wish to create a gathering place for Billund. The result was not only a church, but a centre for cultural, Christian, and general community activities. Outside, the free-standing tower makes its mark with a carillon that still gives the place sound during the day.
The freestanding bell tower at Billund Church is 17 metres high and is part of the church’s modern 1970s complex in Billund Centret. The tower contains four church bells, while the carillon from 1982 consists of 29 bells.
The carillon plays daily at 7.30, 12.00 and 18.00. The melodies follow the seasons: Christmas hymns in December, spring songs in April and May, and harvest and autumn tunes in September and October.
The altar table stands to the west, where the church’s centre line leads the eye towards the altar. Above the table, a cross motif in stainless steel brings the space together; it was made by Helga and Bent Exner, who also created the church’s altar silver.
Altar table runners and the five chasubles by Inge Toft are changed according to the liturgical colours of the church year. In the dark space, with mocha-coloured brick, dark-stained wood and dark purple cushions, the textiles become one of the most noticeable colour changes.
