Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Palo Alto, California, USA

Tree 414

Planted by:

Rev. Matthew A. Smuts

Biblical Votum :

Romans 5, 1-2: "Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to his grace in which we stand, and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God."

Tree species:

Tilia cordata 'Rancho' - Small Leaf Linden

Planting in the Luther Garden :

On July 19th, 2017, during a trip with congregation members to Reformation sites, Pastor Matthew A. Smuts (right, speaking about the selected Bible verse) planted a small leaved linden tree on behalf of Grace Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, California, USA.

Planting the partner tree :

On Reformation Day, October 31st, 2017, a red maple tree (Acer Rubrum) was blessed as partner tree and then on January 18th was carefully planted by Pastor Matt Smuts (pictured) on the church campus.

Location of the tree :

This tree is located in the :

Luthergarten at Luther House

Location of the Luther Garden :

Between Collegienstraße and Weserstraße

Tree 414