Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Schneeberg-Neustädtel “Church of our Lady”, Germany

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Planted by:

Rev. J. Krönert

Biblical Votum :

Psalms 85,10-11: " Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs up from the ground, and righteousness looks down from the sky."

Tree species:

Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' - Field Maple

Planting in the Luther Garden :

On March 21st, 2015, Pastor J. Krönert (1st row, 5th from right) planted a field maple tree on behalf of the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Schneeberg-Neustädtel “Church of Our Lady,” Germany. He was accompanied by Mrs. Christine Albrecht (1st row, 4th from right), who had largely initiated the tree planting, along with other members of the congregation.

Planting the partner tree :

On the occasion of the miners’ worship on Reformation Day, October 31st, 2014, Pastor Krönert and Ms. Christine Albrecht (in foreground) planted a hornbeam tree as partner tree. During the worship service, it was remembered that Protestant preaching began because of the engagement of the miners in Schneeberg/Neustädtel already in 1518, only one year after the posting of the 95 Theses in Wittenberg.

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

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