Tuesday, December 28, 2010

New interactive map of English-speaking churches in Germany

To compliment our extensive list of English-speaking churches in Germany, we have added an interactive map to make finding a local church even easier. If you know of any other fellowships that we can add, please let us know!


View English-Speaking Churches in Germany in a larger map

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Plant a Tree in Wittenberg to Celebrate 500 years of Reformation


While touring Germany, your church can plant a tree in the historic Luther Garden that is being planted in Wittenberg to celebrate the 500 year anniversary of Martin Luther's posting of the 95 Theses. Call 1-800 303-5534 or e-mail us for details.

Landscaper Service
The local landscapers plant the tree A service is held to dedicate the tree
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An arial view of the Luther Garden in Wittenberg Wittenberg

The idea of the garden, organized by the Lutheran World Federation, is to provide something that continually grows and enriches Wittenberg - a sign that symbolizes the vitality and life-connectedness of the reform movement and its worldwide resonance.

Churches are invited to participate by planting a tree both in Wittenberg and a corresponding tree at home with an inscription noting the connection to the Luther Garden in Wittenberg. The cost of the tree in Wittenberg is around $650, which covers the tree itself, a local landscaper's services and an official certificate from the Lutheran World Federation.

All tree plantings will be recorded in a site plan that can be found on the web site. Click here to see which churches around the world have already participated.

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

For more details about the Luther Garden, please visit the official website.