EREN - Eglise Réformée Evangélique du canton de Neuchâtel

What EREN - Eglise Réformée Evangélique du canton de Neuchâtel does

EREN is the recognized Protestant Evangelical Church of the Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, a non-profit religious organization operating under a public concordat with the cantonal state. Founded in 1943 and headquartered at Faubourg de l'Hôpital 24, Neuchâtel, EREN delivers religious services and pastoral care through nine geographically distributed parishes: La BARC, La Chaux-de-Fonds, La Côte, L'Entre-2-Lacs, Les Hautes Joux, Le Joran, Neuchâtel, Val-de-Ruz, and Val-de-Travers. The organization employs approximately 35 staff including pastors (pasteurs), deacons/chaplains (diacres aumôniers), secretaries, and administrative leadership under a Synode (parliamentary) and Conseil synodal (executive) governance structure.

The church's service portfolio spans weekly worship services (cultes), life-cycle ceremonies (baptism, marriage, funeral), religious education (catechism, summer camps, youth groups), and an unusually broad institutional chaplaincy program covering hospitals, EMS (elderly care homes), prisons, universities, schools, social institutions, deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, and asylum-seeker support. Two street-chaplaincy initiatives — La Lanterne in Neuchâtel and a parallel program in La Chaux-de-Fonds — extend reach to populations outside traditional parish structures. Content is distributed via a WordPress-based website (eren.ch with 94+ blog pages), a weekly Wednesday newsletter via eepurl.com, a Facebook page, radio broadcasts on Espace 2, and streaming through Reformes.ch. The heritage Collégiale de Neuchâtel (dedicated 1276, 750th anniversary in 2026) anchors brand and cultural presence.

Financially, EREN is funded through three streams: (1) the Swiss ecclesiastical tax (contribution ecclésiastique) collected via the state tax system from residents declaring Protestant confession, classified as subscription/recurring; (2) voluntary donations via Twint, bank transfer (Banque Cantonale Neuchâteloise, IBAN CH87 0076 6000 Z149 3400 9), and bequests; and (3) modest hall rental income from parish facilities (CHF 80–150/day full-day rates across Môtiers, Couvet, Fleurier, plus CHF 30 assembly fees). All religious services are delivered free of charge to members. No revenue figures, budgets, or financial statements are publicly disclosed. The organization holds no patents, proprietary technology, or AI capabilities, and operates a traditional, human-delivered pastoral model.

Name

EREN - Eglise Réformée Evangélique du canton de Neuchâtel

Legal name

Église réformée évangélique du canton de Neuchâtel

Website

https://eren.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EREN is the recognized Protestant Evangelical Church of the Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, operating nine parishes that deliver worship services, religious ceremonies, catechism, institutional chaplaincy, and community outreach to residents across the canton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Protestant worship services
• Religious ceremonies
• Pastoral care services
• Chaplaincy programs
• Religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuchâtel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Contribution ecclésiastique (Church Tax): EREN receives funding through the church tax system in Switzerland, where residents can check their Protestant confession on their tax declaration to contribute to the church's operational costs.
2. Donations: The church accepts donations via Twint, bank transfer (Banque Cantonale Neuchâteloise – BCN, CCP: 20-136-4, IBAN: CH87 0076 6000 Z149 3400 9), and online donation platforms.
3. Hall/Facility Rentals: Parishes rent out church halls and spaces. Pricing varies by location: Môtiers (Fr. 150/day or Fr. 80/half-day), Couvet (Fr. 80/day or Fr. 50/half-day), Fleurier (Fr. 120/day or Fr. 70/half-day).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EREN is the recognized Protestant evangelical church of the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It delivers weekly worship services (cultes), religious ceremonies (baptisms, marriages, funerals), catechism and religious education for children and youth, chaplaincy services in hospitals, EMS, prisons, schools, and social institutions, street chaplaincy, asylum/refugee support, and community hall rentals. Operations are organized through 9 geographically distributed parishes covering the entire canton.

Product overview

EREN is a Protestant evangelical church serving the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It is not a technology company but a religious organization that provides spiritual services including worship services (cultes), baptisms, marriages, funerals, catechism, chaplaincy, and community outreach programs. The organization operates through multiple local parishes across the canton, offering religious education, youth programs, volunteer opportunities, and pastoral care services. Financial support comes through donations, ecclesiastical contributions, and bequests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Protestant Culte (Worship Service) Weekly Protestant worship services (cultes) led by EREN pastors across 9 parishes in the canton of Neuchâtel, with select services broadcast on radio Espace 2 and streamed via Reformes.ch. Open to the public free of charge.
• Baptism Ceremony Protestant baptism ceremonies conducted by EREN pastors in parish temples for individuals and families throughout the canton of Neuchâtel.
• Protestant Marriage Ceremony Protestant marriage ceremonies performed by EREN pastors in parish temples for couples in the canton of Neuchâtel.
• Protestant Funeral Service Protestant funeral services (services funèbres) officiated by EREN pastors for bereaved families across the canton of Neuchâtel.
• Catechism (Religious Education) Protestant catechism classes for children and adolescents, including baptism preparation and confirmation, delivered across EREN parishes. Complementary offerings include youth groups, summer camps, and family/couples ministry.
• Hospital Chaplaincy (Aumônerie des hôpitaux) Spiritual and pastoral care provided by EREN chaplains to patients in hospitals throughout the canton of Neuchâtel.
• EMS Chaplaincy (Aumônerie en EMS) Pastoral and spiritual care provided by EREN chaplains to residents of EMS (residential care homes for the elderly) in the canton of Neuchâtel.
• Prison Chaplaincy (Aumônerie en prison) Spiritual support and pastoral care provided by EREN chaplains to incarcerated individuals in prisons in the canton of Neuchâtel.
• Student Chaplaincy (Aumônerie des étudiant-e-s) Pastoral and spiritual support provided by EREN chaplains to students in schools and educational institutions in the canton of Neuchâtel.
• Street Chaplaincy - La Chaux-de-Fonds Street chaplaincy outreach delivered by EREN to people in vulnerable situations in La Chaux-de-Fonds, providing pastoral presence and social support.
• Street Chaplaincy - La Lanterne (Neuchâtel) Street chaplaincy in Neuchâtel (La Lanterne) delivered by EREN for people in vulnerable situations, offering pastoral presence and social support.
• Asylum Seeker Support (Aumônerie des requérants d'asile) EREN's pastoral and integration support for asylum seekers and refugees in the canton of Neuchâtel, including accompaniment and resource referrals.
• Social Institutions Chaplaincy (Aumônerie des institutions sociales) Spiritual and pastoral care provided by EREN chaplains in social institutions in the canton of Neuchâtel.
• Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Chaplaincy (Aumônerie des sourd-e-s et malentendant-e-s) Pastoral care and spiritual support delivered by EREN to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the canton of Neuchâtel.
• Espace Oskar Pfister (Pastoral Counseling) Pastoral counseling and psychological support service associated with EREN, named after the Espace Oskar Pfister.
• Children's Summer Camps (Camps d'enfants) Summer camps for children organized by EREN's enfance, couples et familles ministry as part of its youth programming.
• Parish Hall Rental - Môtiers Rental of the parish hall in Môtiers (Val-de-Travers) for community events at Fr. 150 per day or Fr. 80 per half-day, with capacity of 60 seated places or 80 without tables.
• Parish Hall Rental - Couvet Rental of the parish hall in Couvet (Val-de-Travers) at Fr. 80 per day or Fr. 50 per half-day, with capacity of 30 seated places or 40 without tables.
• Parish Hall Rental - Fleurier Rental of the parish hall in Fleurier (Val-de-Travers) at Fr. 120 per day or Fr. 70 per half-day, with capacity of 40 seated places or 50 without tables.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eglise catholique romaine (Service de la pastorale de la santé)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Joint training program for volunteer visitors offered by the Catholic health pastoral service and EREN's cantonal volunteer coordination, in collaboration with the Christian Catholic Church. Six sessions covering volunteering in church, visiting, communication, elderly care, institutional collaboration, and accompanied visits.
• Eglises reconnues du canton de NeuchâtelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Joint photo contest organized by all recognized churches (Protestant, Catholic, Christian Catholic) in the canton of Neuchâtel on the theme of Christian presence in the region.
• Association pour la CollégialeminorOthersAssociation supporting the preservation and promotion of the Collégiale de Neuchâtel heritage building.
• Radio Suisse Romande - Espace 2minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio broadcast partnership for Sunday morning worship services on Espace 2.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Église catholique romaine du canton de Neuchâtel: The Roman Catholic recognized church of Canton Neuchâtel, operating under the same cantonal concordat framework and offering parallel worship, chaplaincy, and community programs across the same territory — the closest comparable recognized church peer.
• Église catholique chrétienne du canton de Neuchâtel: The Christian Catholic (Old Catholic) recognized church in Canton Neuchâtel, sharing the concordat and ecumenical collaboration framework with EREN and providing parallel pastoral and community services.
• Église évangélique libre du canton de Neuchâtel: Free Evangelical Church active in Canton Neuchâtel; operates Protestant-aligned worship and community programs in the same territory though outside the cantonal concordat system.

Regional players

• Église protestante de Genève (EPG): Recognized Protestant church in Canton Geneva; comparable governance (synode, conseil), parish network, and chaplaincy delivery model in a different Swiss jurisdiction.
• Église évangélique réformée du canton de Vaud: Sister Protestant church in neighboring Canton Vaud; structurally analogous (recognized church, parish network, synodal governance, chaplaincy programs) but serves a different canton — useful as a comparable operating model.

Others

• Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE / WCC): Global ecumenical body based in Geneva; adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but relevant as an inter-church coordination and visibility reference point for Swiss Protestant institutions.

Broad incumbents

• Communauté de travail des Églises chrétiennes en Suisse (CTEC / AGILE): National ecumenical working group of Swiss Christian churches; comparable in mission (inter-church coordination, chaplaincy) but operates nationally rather than at a cantonal parish level.
• Fédération des Églises protestantes de Suisse (FEPS / SEK): National umbrella federation of Swiss Protestant churches; broader incumbent that coordinates policy, theology, and shared services across cantonal member churches including EREN.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/eglise.EREN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eren---eglise-r-form-e-evang-lique-du-canton-de-neuch-tel

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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