Easter Lutheran Church in Eagan, Minnesota, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, USA

Tree 234

Planted by:

Rev. Hans W. Kasch on behalf of Rev. Kirsten Capel and Rev. emeritus James Borgschatz

Biblical Votum :

Jeremiah 17, 8: "He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit."

Tree species:

Malus - Apfel 'Edelborsdorfer' - Apple Tree

Planting in the Luther Garden :

On June 18th, 2014, Pastor Hans W. Kasch, Director of the LWF Center Wittenberg (left), representing the churches, planted an “Edelborsdorfer” apple tree on behalf of the Easter Lutheran Church in Eagen, Minnesota, USA. Bishop Claire S. Burkat (right, with watering can), bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) took part in the tree planting.

Planting the partner tree :

On June 5th, 2014, Pastor Kirsten Capel and Pastor Emeritus James Borgschatz (pictured) planted a maple tree and an apple tree on the campus as partner trees for Easter Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Eagan, Minnesota, USA.

Location of the tree :

This tree is located in the :

Luthergarten Andreasbreite

Location of the Luther Garden :

Between Wallstraße, Kurfürstenring (formerly Hallesche Straße) and Elbstraße

Tree 234