The CLC Lutheran Student Chaplaincy not only supports Lutheran students across the country but it is built on the Christian ethos of hospitality and welcomes students of all faiths and none. The chaplaincy works through the International Lutheran Student Centre which is focused on creating a space (currently virtual) where students can feel accepted, valued, and engaged with people and causes they’re passionate about. You can follow what the ILSC is up to through the website, Facebook page, or by signing up for the Chaplaincy newsletter. Additionally, you can also contact the Lutheran Chaplain for Students by email.
Rev Rebecca Daniel
Head of Chaplaincy
St George’s German Lutheran Church is the oldest surviving German church in Britain. The congregation was established in 1762, and the church building was consecrated in 1763 to serve London’s growing German-speaking population in the East End. The church became a spiritual and social centre for generations of German-speaking Lutherans. The building reflects this history; its interior, with box pews and galleries, recalls eighteenth-century Lutheran worship.
Over time, the character of the surrounding area changed, and the German-speaking population declined. Regular worship eventually came to an end in 1996, after which the building was managed by the Historic Chapels Trust, which ensured its preservation as a place of architectural and historical significance.
In November 2025, St George’s entered a new phase when it was acquired by the Council of Lutheran Churches as part of the closure process of the Historic Chapels Trust. This marks not simply a continuation of its past, but a renewal of its original purpose – as a living Lutheran church in London.
To foster belonging in ways that make a difference — through embrace, encounter, and engagement.
- Supporting international students and young professionals in their academic, personal, and spiritual journeys.
- Strengthening Lutheran chaplaincies and congregations in their ministries of welcome and hospitality.
- Enhancing the visibility and participation of the CLC Student Chaplaincy within ecumenical and higher education settings.
- Providing pastoral care and chaplaincy support where none currently exists, in partnership with churches, universities, and other denominations.
- Providing a Student Hardship Fund to support those in need of financial assistance during their studies or as they transition from student life into professional life.
- Eat & Encounter: A community-building initiative centred on cooking, sharing meals, and meaningful conversation.
- Mental health support and well-being signposting.
- Themed “brave and safe space” discussions.
- Opportunities to engage with justice, environmental, and local community projects.
- Quiet spaces for reflection, prayer, and rest.
- Student trips and events connecting Lutheran students across the UK.
- Opportunities to explore Lutheran identity in partnership with CLC and the Lutheran World Federation (LWF).
- Hosting collaborative events and programmes across congregations.
- Providing chaplaincy space for churches without dedicated student support.
- Mentoring new chaplains and supporting peer networking.
- Offering training workshops on student mental health and chaplaincy best practices.
- Providing advisory support to congregations developing student outreach.
- SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) Multi-faith Chaplaincy
- Churches Together in England (CTE) and Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI)
- The Anglican-Lutheran Society, Camden Faiths Forum, Faith for Creation and local interfaith partnerships
- Student-focused organisations including SCM, YWCA/YMCA, and the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF)