Lutherans in the UK — Living Grace

Lutherans in the UK — Living Grace

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Lutherans in the UK — Living Grace episodes

  • No Longer Strangers: A Retrospective of CLC Chaplaincy

    In this episode we highlight the nearly seventy years over which the CLC has committed to making international students feel welcome in a foreign land. At the heart of the story: the International Lutheran Student Centre, a vibrant and beloved community of worship, friendship, support and refuge. Hear the story of chaplaincy's outreach through the ministry of the centre--and beyond--in the voices of current and former chaplains and participants.


    Featured interviews:
    Rev. Tom Bruch
    Rev. Tuulia Matikainen Castledine
    Rev. Sarah Farrow
    Rev. Rebecca Daniel
    Rev. Joseph Nelson

    Music/Sound Credits:

    Finnish Hymn Tune (Nyland)- Clyde McLennan, courtesy of smallchurchmusic.com
    Holy Spirit, Sanctifier- Courtesy of King Cave Project
    Rain Sound Effect- by Mind Mist from Pixabay
    Various audio from Taizé- Thanks to Rev. Joseph Nelson

    35 min
  • A Conversation with Judith Edward on her CLC Career

    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.

     

    12 min
  • A Conversation About Chaplaincy with Aswathi

    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 [email protected].

    17 min
  • CLC Lent 2026 Invitation to Stillness: Week Six- Death & Rebirth

    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 of life in the world to come. It is read by Rev. Andris Abakuks, Pastor of the Latvian Lutheran Congregation in London.

    9 min
  • CLC Lent 2026 Invitation to Stillness: Week Five-- Growing Older

    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, Liverpool, Yorkshire and East Midlands.

    10 min
  • CLC Lent 2026 Invitation to Stillness: Week Four- Work

    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.

    10 min
  • CLC Lent 2026 Invitation to Stillness: Week Three- 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 Elina Wright, LCiGB ordinand at Trinity Lutheran Church in Leicester, and focusses on the spiritual observance of solitude.

    9 min
  • CLC Lent 2026 Invitation to Stillness: Week Two--Creation

    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.

    8 min
  • CLC Lent 2026 Invitation to Stillness: Week One-- Friendship

    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.

    8 min
  • A Conversation with CLC Intern Harshani Perera

    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.

    7 min

About Lutherans in the UK — Living Grace

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This podcast is a joint venture of the Council of Lutheran Churches (CLC) in Great Britain. In the these regular installments we hope to inform, entertain and inspire you with stories, music, coming…