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.

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.

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.

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 meeting held at Trident House in London. (This recording was captured via Zoom).

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

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.