Lutherans in the UK — Living Grace

CLC Head of Chaplaincy Rev. Rebecca Daniel sits down for a brief conversation with Aswathi, a student who has participated in chaplaincy programmes during her studies in London, and reflects on her experience as she prepares to return home to India.  You can learn more about CLC Chaplaincy at https://www.lutheran.org.uk/student-chaplaincy/ or by emailing rebecca.daniel@lutheran.org.uk.

The CLC 2026 Lenten series consists of six weekly reflections, each featuring a reading by one of our member church leaders on a particular theme, followed by an extended period for silent contemplation, and concluding with a blessing. This week's reflection is read by Rev. Karsten Hansen, priest at St. Katherine's, the Danish Church in London, and focusses on work and vocation.

The CLC 2026 Lenten series consists of six weekly reflections, each featuring a reading by one of our member church leaders on a particular theme, followed by an extended period for silent contemplation, and concluding with a blessing. This week's reflection is read by Elina Wright, LCiGB ordinand at Trinity Lutheran Church in Leicester, and focusses on the spiritual observance of solitude.

The CLC 2026 Lenten series consists of six weekly reflections, each featuring a reading by one of our member church leaders on a particular theme, followed by an extended period for silent contemplation, and concluding with a blessing. This week's reflection is read by LCiGB Seminarian Tym Novak.

The CLC 2026 Lenten series consists of six weekly reflections, each featuring a reading by one of our member church leaders on a particular theme, followed by an extended period for silent contemplation, and concluding with a blessing. This week's reflection is read by Seminarian Natalia Pearson, currently serving a pastoral internship with Trinity Lutheran Church in Nottingham.

CLC Communications Manager Wendy Sherer talks with Harshani Perera, a social work student from the Diaconia University of Applied Sciences (DIAK) in Helsinki, Finland, who served a three month internship with us during the latter months of 2025. Harshani discusses the variety of her experiences in the UK, and how they will contribute to her studies and work going forward.

In July 2025 a delegation on a study trip from the Northwest German synod of Schaumburg-Lippe visited our London office, and a few of them graciously agreed to share their perspectives about ministry, and what they were discovering through their interactions with churches in Britain. Participants: Dr. Oliver Schuegraf (Bishop), Rev. Dr.  Alexandra Eimterbäumer, and Pastor Dominik Storm.

Exploring some of the relationships which our member churches have with local charities, and how the collaboration strengthens and inspires them.

Featured: The Finnish Church in London & Robes (homeless charity), St. Anne's Lutheran Church in London & The Manna Centre (day centre and feeding ministry), and St. Mary with St. George's German Church & the Camden Foodbank.

This episode features the recipient of the 2024/2025 CLC Sanctuary Scholarship, in partnership with Mansfield College, Oxford. Hear about Alina's journey from her native war-stricken Ukraine, the pathway leading to her current post-graduate legal studies, her hopes for the future, and gratitude for all the grace she's received along the way.

The Lutheran World Federation and the Orthodox Church have issued a joint statement on the Filioque clause in the Nicene Creed, which could have impact on relations between churches in the Eastern and Western traditions. We learn more about our new General Secretary through a conversation between him and the newly appointed chair. Produced and presented by Rev Dr Wendy Sherer and Rev Meelis Süld.

In this episode, we'll take a closer look at safeguarding within a religious context, visit an Anglican-Lutheran collaboration in Estonia, and talk with the newly elected Bishop of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain, Rt Rev Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman. Produced and presented by Dr Anna Krauß, Rev Dr Wendy Sherer, and Rev Meelis Süld. 

We discuss social care and highlight Bethphage, a charitable company aiding people with disabilities. We're proud to announce that CLC has provided financial support to Bethphage to support their impactful work. Stay tuned until the end for updates on upcoming events by CLC and our member churches. Presenter Rev Meelis Süld, guests Dr Anna Krauss, Stef Kay, Derek Lum. 

CLC Podcast "Lutherans in the UK - Living Grace". Episode about churches welcoming LGBTQ+ people, CLC group "Lutherans Inclusive", participation in London Pride 2023. Conversation with Latvian born Lutheran pastor Rev Maris Sants, CLC General Secretary Dr Anna Krauss, Outreach Coordinator Rev Meelis Süld.

In this episode we’re on location at two different conferences: the Anglican-Lutheran Society in Norway and the bishops meeting in Canterbury. We then fall in step with Lutherans marching at this year’s celebration of Pride in London. Finally, an update of some upcoming events around the CLC.