Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church in Germany

Tree 136

Planted by:

Bishop Hans-Jörg Voigt

Biblical Votum :

1 Corinthians 10, 16: "The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?"

Tree species:

Catalpa bignonioides - Indian Bean Tree

Planting in the Luther Garden :

On October 27th, 2010, Bishop Hans-Jörg Voigt (pictured) planted a catalpa tree on behalf of the Independent Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Germany.

Planting the partner tree :

On March 12th, 2011, an apple tree was planted on the grounds of the church offices of the Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church (SELK) at Schopenhauerstraße 7 in Hanover, Germany. The tree is a sign of the unity between the Luthergarten in Wittenberg, global Lutheranism, and global Christianity.

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 136