First, it was turned into a House of Culture, and later, after adaptation in 1951, it became the Evangelical Christ’s Pentecostal Church. The Evangelical Pentecostal Church in Croatia has a rich history that has lasted for more than a century. The word Pentecost itself comes from the Greek language and it marks the fiftieth day from the resurrection of Jesus Christ to the descent of the Holy Spirit, which is described in the Bible (Acts of the Apostles 20:16). This holiday is called Duhovi (Holy Spirits) in Croatia. The experience of baptism with the Holy Spirit has a strong influence on the spiritual life of worshipers, connecting them in a deeper, more personal way with God and Jesus Christ.
The Evangelical Pentecostal Church in Daruvar has been operating since 1985. Although the synagogue building originally served the Jewish community, after the change of ownership and remodeling in 1951, it began to serve completely different purposes. In 1993, the Evangelical Pentecostal Church based in Osijek bought this building and renovated it for its own needs, restoring its role as a sacred space. The building is located within the cultural and historical core of the city of Daruvar and is a protected cultural monument, which highlights its historical significance.
Today, services are held in this church twice a week, on Sundays and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., at the address Stjepana Radića 38.
