A Landmark in Rome: Ordination of Pastor Heidi Lengler A reflection by Pastor Māris Sants On 7 September 2025 I had the privilege of visiting the Italian Lutheran Church in Rome for a momentous event: the ordination of Pastor Heidi Lengler. What makes this occasion truly historic is that she is the first Italian-speaking minister ordained by the Italian Lutheran Church (Chiesa Evangelica Luterana in Italia, CELI). Although there have been female ministers before, they were German-speaking;...

LGBTQ+ people of the UK Lutheran community and their allies are invited to come together to establish Lutherans Inclusive support and interest group. There will be time for prayer, discussion about the LGBTQ+ inclusivity in our churches and socialising. The meeting will take place at the Council of Lutheran Churches office, Ground Floor, Trident House, 46-48 Webber St, London SE1 8QW on the 16th of February at 6:00pm. Please register your participation via email to Rev Māris Sants ...