A reflection on grief, loss, faith and hope Grief Awareness Day was observed on 30 August, at a time when many of us were taking our last steps through the long, light days of summer. Yet grief is not bound by seasons. It is one of the most profound and important realities we encounter in the life of the Church and in our own lives. So, as summer gives way to autumn and the days begin to grow quieter, I would like to offer an opportunity to pause, to make space for reflection, and to consider...

Dear Friends, In The Lutheran Theology and the Witness of Peace by prof. Richard P. Hordern, Luther College, University of Regina, Canada, written in 1986, we read: The Lutheran Church is not normally considered to be one of the “historic peace churches” of Christianity. (…) Consequently, the relationship between the Lutheran theological tradition and the pursuit of world peace, with special attention to pacifism, could be considered an attempt to mix “oil and water.” (…) But the gap that...

During this season of Lent different Pastors from the LCiGB have written short reflections for us. This first one is from Bishop Paulina . Bishop Paulina is from Poland and currently serves the LCiGB Congregation in Nottingham along with the Polish Congregation in London. Elected Bishop in 2024 she is passionate about promoting social justice and serving our Church. Along with her roles as Pastor, Bishop, and Chaplain, she is a professional singer. She is married to a church minister and...