Carving of the tree for a font panal

 

At the time the UCC church in Phippsburg was founded a linden tree was planted on the site of the church in celebration. Two-hundred and fifty years later the linden tree is still living and has become an enduring symbol of the church. The tree's signature shape has been captured in a number of paintings of the church. The commissioning committee of the church was particularly interested in some how incorporating the linden tree on both the table and baptismal font. Mark Donovan's carving of the linden tree on one of the four carved panels he created for the font is superb.