Synod of Alberta and the Territories, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)

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Planted by:

Rev. Robert Grewe

Biblical Votum :

Psalms 52,8: "But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever."

Tree species:

Acer rubrum 'October Glory' - Red Maple

Planting in the Luther Garden :

On March 11th, 2012, during the 5th International Theological Seminar of the Lutheran World Federation, Pastor Robert Grewe (center) planted a red maple tree on behalf of the Synod of Alberta and the Territories of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. A child from the Protestant Elementary School in Wittenberg is ready to help by watering the tree.

Planting the partner tree :

On Pentecost Sunday, May 27th, 2012, a chokecherry tree was planted at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hanna, Alberta, Canada. Pastor Robert Grewe, Mr. Sig Jabs and Mr. Walter Alksne prepared the soil for the planting, and the 2012 confirmation class planted the tree under the Biblical word of Colossians 2:6-8.

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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