 The "Haus kirchlicher Dienste" (since 2002) (House of Church Services), founded in September 1937 as "Amt für Gemeindedienst" (Office for congregational services) are the service and competence center for the Church of Hanover and supports the work of the Church of Hannover and the parishes.The house provides facilities and agencies for work areas in the Church of Hanover.In 2011, the House of Church Services had 200 employees.