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500 years of reformation - 500 trees for Wittenberg

"Even if I knew that the world were to collapse tomorrow, I would still plant my apple tree today."  ascribed to Martin Luther

In 2017, Lutheran churches will commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation (Jubilee) that had its beginnings in Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
As a means of giving expression to commemoration, a park, Luther Garden, will be established in Wittenberg on the grounds of the former town fortifications.  In connection with this project, 500 trees will be planted in Luther Garden and elsewhere in the town, giving a concrete sign of the optimism so clearly expressed in the Luther's apple tree quote. 

Churches from all over the world and from all confessions are being invited to sponsor one of the 500 trees to be planted in Wittenberg and at the same time, to plant a corresponding tree in a significant place for their own church.

Through this cooperative project, Luther Garden will stimulate interaction and set a communication process in motion.  Positive impulses will emerge and spread out into the town, the region, the country and, finally, into the world.  In this way, the far-reaching significance of the Reformation will become tangible.

The Project has been initiated by the Lutheran World Federation in Geneva, with support of the German National Committee of the LWF and the United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Germany by cooperation with Lutherstadt Wittenberg.

Information and calendar
Zentrum Luthergarten

Tree planting in Luther Garden

So far 77 trees are adopted by sponsors. On 4th of July the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mwamba Sumaili, will plant a tree for his church.
A special tree planting will take place on October 1st. During a symposium between Lutherans and Mennonites a tree for the Mennonite Community will be planted. After the ceremony of reconciliation last year at the Assembly of the LWF in Stuttgart this will be an additional sign of the growing trustful relationship between Lutheran Churches and Mennonites. This development will be also in the focus of the symposium.

Become a Sponsor
Luthergarten Schlosskirche

Participate in Luther Garden and become a godfather for your personal tree. Christians worldwide are taking part. It's easy to join!


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