Lutherans in the UK — Living Grace

As our outgoing finance manager Judith Edward prepares for retirement, she sits down with comms manager and colleague Wendy, to share what she really thinks about her time with the CLC, as well as some interesting--sometimes entertaining--reflections on what office life was like 40 years ago.  

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. Our sixth and final reflection takes us through Holy Week and beyond, from facing the reality of our own death to the light of Easter resurrection and the promise o...

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 takes an uncommon perspective on ageing, and is read by Rev. Christa Hunzinger, serving the German speaking congregations in Manchester, Live...

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.

The Swedish Church in London averages ten Lucia events each December, services which begin with Vespers and conclude with the procession of light and traditional songs. We join singers and church staff as they prepare for the 2025 celebrations to find out what it takes to produce these annual events, and why participants are so passionate about taking part. Featuring Rev Magdalena Sjöholm, Fredrik...

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.

Rev. Dr. Dirk Lange, [Lutheran World Federation Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Relations and Professor of Worship at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota] shares about the latest developments in denominational conversations, communions and agreements, particularly those involving Lutheran groups around the world. Presented on 10 July 2025 at the semi-annual CLC clergy breakfast meeti...

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.

"Lutherans in the UK - Living Grace" is a joint venture of the Council of Lutheran Churches (CLC) in Great Britain. This is our first episode with video. CLC Gen Sec Anna Krauß and Outreach Coordinator Meelis Süld will give a short summary about important developments in the CLC, bishop Tor B Jørgensen from the Lutheran Church in Great Britain (LCiGB) helps to summarise the Lutheran World Federati...

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.

In this episode we celebrate the refuge which many of our member churches have historically been for Lutheran expatriates in the UK, as well as highlight the concern which these communities still carry for displaced persons, especially those impacted by conflict and war. We’ll also hear from one of our young adults about his views on renewing faith among youth, and how the church deals with racial...

This episode looks at the life of faith through the lens of grace, specifically as we Lutherans understand it: a gift from God which cannot be earned, nor can it be denied. What does ‘living grace’ mean for Lutherans? A featured interview with a young woman studying at Mansfield College, Oxford, thanks to a scholarship offered by the Council of Lutheran Churches to enable higher education scholars...

In this episode we highlight our responsibility as people of faith in the midst of a climate crisis. We’ll examine perspectives from around the CLC and consider what we can do both as individuals and as active members of our communities

In the first episode we explore the unique Lutheran identity, as well as celebrate 60 years of one of our CLC partners, the Lutheran Church in Great Britain