News from the CLC and its Member Churches

    Reformation Day Service

    On October 31, Lutherans around the world commemorate the anniversary of the Reformation. To mark this occasion, the Council of Lutheran Churches in Great Britain is organising a Reformation Day service with Eucharist on the 31st of October at 6pm. We invite all CLC Member Churches to join us in prayer and reflection on the significance of the Reformation in today’s world. The service will take place in London, at St George's Lutheran Church, 51 Alie Street, London, E1 8EB. Light refreshments will be available.

    Safeguarding Training

    The CLC’s safeguarding advisor Simon Bass from Church Safeguarding Consultancy will offer one session of in-depth safeguarding training this autumn. The training is for church leaders and those working with children, young people and adults and we can focus on the specific situation of the Lutheran churches. The date is: Thursday, 7th November, 6pm on Zoom. The session will cover the following content: understanding abuse and its signs and symptoms, how to respond well to concerns and disclosures of abuse, best practice when working with children and adults at risk of harm. There will be discussions in the plenary and work in break out groups. The link to register your attendance on Eventbrite is below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2024-advanced-safeguarding-training-online-tickets-1028809315357?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Last Chance: Trip to Wittenberg and other places of the Reformation

    From 10th-14th October, CLC is organising a trip to Wittenberg and the surrounding historic sites of the Reformation under the guidance of the local tour operator Christian Tours Europe. 

    Download the brochure: Brochure Lutherland

    Cost The registration is extended, the fee is 750 Euros per person in a double room or 850 Euros in a single room. For those who are unable to afford the costs of the trip, CLC can subsidise the fee by £400 for members of one of our nine member churches or regular participants in the ILSC.

    More information and registration meelis.sueld[at]lutheran.org.uk.

    The trip will include:

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    Swedish Archbishop Modéus Highlights Unity as a Force for Good During London Visit

    Martin Modéus, Archbishop of Uppsala and Primate of the Church of Sweden, is visiting the UK. On Thursday evening, he was the guest of the Nikaean Club, which supports the ecumenical ministry of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
    The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, expressed his gratitude for the longstanding relationship between the churches: "The Porvoo Communion* is often overlooked because it works. For many years, we have worked together, exchanged ministers, and prayed for each other." He highlighted the importance of the Porvoo Prayer Diary and gave thanks for this opportunity to come together in fellowship.
    Archbishop Modéus reflected on the Church of Sweden's deep ecumenical involvement and its relationship with the Church of England, which dates back to 1925 with Archbishop Nathan Söderblom. Looking ahead to the ecumenical theme for the year 2025, "Time for God's Peace," he spoke about how this will culminate in August, with an open invitation to participate. "In a world marked by terrible conflicts, one of the main goals is to work together as a strong force for peace and reconciliation. We need each other so we can be a force for good in this world."
    He emphasised the importance of international links such as the Porvoo Communion, describing it as “important theologically, spiritually, and practically," and noted, "We feel at home with each other." He also highlighted the upcoming Porvoo Church leaders' consultation next month in Sigtuna, which will focus on climate issues.
    The Council of Lutheran Churches was represented at the dinner by London Swedish Chaplain Rev Magdalena Sjöholm and CLC General Secretary Rev Meelis Süld.
    * The Porvoo Communion is a communion of 15 Anglican and Evangelical Lutheran churches in Europe.
    Most Rev Dr Martin Modéus, Archbishop of the Church of Sweden. Photo: Rev Meelis Süld
    Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, the Church of England. Photo: Rev Meelis Süld

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