The World Council of Churches published an interview with our General Secretary Rev. Meelis Süld, following on our CLC visit to their Geneva headquarters last Autumn. The conversation highlights the significance of ecumenism, public representation and the importance of sharing resources across Christian denominations, and can be read in its
The combined newsletter for July and August 2026 is now available to read at this link: https://mailchi.mp/91931c52fdee/clc-news-10155591
In the early hours of July 19th, eighteen pilgrims, led by Rev. Joseph Nelson, departed from the Lutheran Church House in Headingley, bound for the French ecumenical monastic community of Taizé. The week-long trip, which included many students from the University Chaplaincy in Leeds (a CLC-sponsored ministry), offered participants a
Sixteen marchers joined our CLC contingent at London Pride 2026 for a (literally!) warm walk through the centre of town, bearing the message that ‘You Are Loved: Who You Are, As You Are, All You Are.’ Spectators along the route braved the hot July Saturday in sunshine and shade, finding
From 11-15 June 2026, the Lutheran World Federation Council gathered in Founex, Switzerland around the theme, ‘Be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.’ In the spirit of the assembly’s focus, LCiGB Pastor Rev. Sarah Farrow led a Bible Study based on Romans 1:16–17, sharing how the Gospel calls us not
Transport For London is advising against unnecessary journeys for the next few days of anticipated extremely high temperatures. Our CLC general meeting scheduled for Wednesday 24 June at 6:00pm will still take place, and if you feel you can make it safely to Trident House (which has air conditioning), you
Our newsletter for the month of June is now available to read at: https://mailchi.mp/afaefc59ef9f/clc-news-10154929 Midsummer celebrations, Pride 2026, music events, webinars and more! Check it out.
Judith Edward began working in a temporary capacity with the CLC, and ended up staying nearly seven years. And a good thing it was, as our organisation has benefited in untold ways from her dedicated service—everything from managing significantly large financial purchases to troubleshooting gas leaks on the premises. Judith
When the CLC was founded in 1948 to support the ministry of tens of thousands of Lutheran refugees coming to the UK after World War II, we relied on donations from the worldwide Lutheran community to carry out our work. We are very fortunate to now be in a position to
Prior to completing her service as Finance Manager for the CLC, Judith Edwards sat down for an interview about her career highlights and plans for the future. You can listen to or download it at our podcast site here: https://lutheran.podbean.com/e/a-conversation-with-judith-edward-on-her-clc-career/
