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From 18–26 July, members of the Council of Lutheran Churches Chaplaincy travelled to Taizé, France, joining thousands of young people and adults from around the world for a week of worship, reflection and Christian fellowship. Taizé is an ecumenical monastic community known for its distinctive style of prayer, simple chants and commitment to reconciliation. Throughout the week, participants gathered each day for communal prayers in the Church of Reconciliation, shared meals,

The Council of Lutheran Churches (CLC) Student Chaplaincy is delighted to share that a group of students and young professionals from a range of Christian traditions—including Lutheran, Anglican, Catholic, and Orthodox churches—has begun its pilgrimage to Taizé, France. Led by the CLC Chaplain to the Universities Chaplaincy in Leeds, Rev. Joseph Nelson, this pilgrimage offers participants an opportunity for prayer, worship, biblical reflection, fellowship, and spiritual renew

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new series of English-language Lutheran services in Manchester, bringing together people from across Greater Manchester to worship, pray, and grow in faith. Our Launch Service will take place on Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 4:00 pm at Martin Luther Church, 9 Park Road, Stretford, Manchester (M32 8FE). This special service will be led jointly by Pastor Joseph, Pastor Krystyna, and Pastor Christa. A Regular Opportunity for Worship Fo

Grateful for the multilingual Lutheran Worship during a joint service in Leeds-Headingley, the LCiGB Episcopal Visitation and wonderful fellowship. Gospel of Matthew 10:40–42 "Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. And if anyone gives even a cup o

The Merciful Father Todays reflection is from Pastor Joseph Nelson. Joseph is the Senior Pastor of St Luke’s and St Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Leeds. Along with this role he is Lutheran Chaplain at the Universities Chaplaincy in Leeds and the Assistant to the Bishop of the LCiGB. Along with his church roles Joseph has completed a Masters by Research into how Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s ethics of responsibility could be used to help with a Christian approach to Artificial Intelli

Racial Justice Sunday 2025 What has been happening across the LCiGB? Check out the CTBI Racial Justice Sunday resources here: https://ctbi.org.uk/resources/racial-justice-sunday-9-february-2025/ The Lutheran Church in Great Britain has been taking steps to ensure that we are an anti-racist Church. During February we have spoken about the theme of racial justice in sermons across churches in the UK. This article includes prayers from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland us

Bishop Emeritus of the LCiGB to speak at conference, in Leeds, on the legacy of Lutheran theologian and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer On the 9th April 2025, Project Bonhoeffer (in cooperation with St Luke’s and St Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Leeds and the Universities Chaplaincy in Leeds) is hosting a Bonhoeffer Memorial Event, focusing on the theme ‘The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer 80 years on’. This event marks 80 years since Bonhoeffer’s execution. We are honoured to be joi

The LCiGB in an International Context By Pastor Joseph Nelson Over the last few months there have been a number of opportunities for the LCiGB to engage with other Lutherans and Christians internationally. Here are just a few examples. Lay Leadership Training From the 22nd of June until the 1st of July the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) held a seminar for lay leaders entitled “Lutheran visions and values in church leadership practice today – Inspiration from the Bible and Lu

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holy Week Services across the LCiGB Important: The clocks go forward by 1 hour on Easter Sunday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Online Services Friday 29 th of March 6pm Good Friday Service with Bishop Paulina Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85003076803?pwd=Dmmgqdnsr2uFCw7ceKwPNbIYed056q.1 Meeting ID

Silent Obedience “God so often speaks and calls us in the everyday things of life” A reflection on St Joseph of Nazareth by Rev Joseph Nelson (LCiGB Pastor – Leeds) Given that my name is Joseph, it is not surprising that St Joseph has always been an important figure for me. When I was a child, I always looked forward to the 19 th of March (St Joseph’s feast day) because my Mum would always get me a lemon drizzle cake, some Maltesers, something Church related, and a card. I wo

The Lutheran Church in Great Britain (LCiGB) will convene a Special General Meeting on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., with a focus on the election of a new Bishop. Candidates: We are pleased to announce two candidates seeking election as Bishop of the LCiGB: The Rev Mark Hardy: Formerly serving as Senior Pastor of St. Luke’s in Leeds, he is currently part of the pastoral team. The Rev Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman: Pastor-in-Charge in LCiGB congregations in Nottin

London St. Anne’s Lutheran Church Church of St. Mary at Hill, Lovat Lane, London (EC3R 8EE) Leeds St Luke’s and St Matthew’s Lutheran Church St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 9 Alma Road, Headingley, Leeds (LS6 2AH) Nottingham Student Chaplaincy at the University of Nottingham Portland Building Chaplaincy Level A, University of Nottingham, University Park (NG7 2RD)

We continue with the effort to educate everyone about our three candidates for bishop—Pastor Mark Hardy, Pastor Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman, and Dr Jaakko Rusama. A Zoom call will be held at 10:00 a.m. on April 1 to allow everyone to meet the candidates, and they will all be present at the Synod on April 22. Here are the Zoom details: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83907273282?pwd=dDhBdXRoT1NwTG1YK2tMYU10ekhVZz09 Meeting ID: 839 0727 3282 Passcode: 803427 From left to right: Rev Pau

On Reformation Sunday, 30th of October our two congregations in Leeds area joined together – English speaking St Luke’s and Polish speaking St Matthew’s are now called St Luke’s and St Matthew’s Lutheran Church . The solemn service was led by local English pastor Joseph Nelson, bishop emeritus Walter Jagucki, who has been responsible for the Polish ministry, was preaching. This celebration was attended by many guests, including LCiGB Bishop Tor B Jørgensen, LCiGB Trustee Rev.

6-8 October our pastors had a Ministerium meeting and Retreat at Focolare Centre for Unity in Welwyn Garden City. Fr Thomas Seville form the Community of the Resurrection in Mirfield talked about the psalms and the use of the psalter at church services. LCiGB pastor Jo Jan Vandenheede shared some of his PhD study on Porvoo (Anglican-Lutheran) agreement and communion. We also celebrated the oak jubilees (80) of bishop Walter Jagucki and pastor John Evenson, who both received

To know more about our Leeds, Bradford and Manchester congregations, please read the Newsletter Lutherans Up North, attached below.

On Saturday April 23 Joseph Nelson was ordain in the Lutheran Church in Great Britain to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. He is now the priest in St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Leeds. Photos: Hannah Hancock.

St Luke’s Church in Headingley is going on retreat this September. A guest speaker will be reflecting on the Gospel of John and will have plenty of time for prayer and rest with the community of the resurrection in Mirfield. Come and experience their form of monastic life in the place that inspired Bonhoffer to write his book ‘Life Together’. There are around 5 spaces left—all inclusive for £150. Please get in touch with Joseph ( joseph.nelson2016@outlook.com ) if you are in