<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Lutherans Nottingham ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Trinity Lutheran Congregation in Nottingham, a diverse and multicultural church. We are part of the Lutheran church in Great Britain...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:23:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Walking Together at Pride in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, we were proud to join Pride in London alongside members of the Council of Lutheran Churches (CLC), sharing a simple but powerful message: You Are Loved. Representing our Lutheran community were Pastor Elina, Lutheran student Tym, and ELCA intern Natalia, who marched alongside clergy, students, and lay members carrying banners proclaiming "You are loved."  Together, we offered a visible witness of God's love, welcome, and inclusion for all people. Throughout the day, we enjoyed...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/post/walking-together-at-pride-in-london</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e706b377488f33f905214</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:47:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/096b33_ac95670b2f4c45a7aef5606e873e4cae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Milena Muszynska</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Blessed Sunday at St Anne's Lutheran Church, London]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a joy to gather for worship at St Anne's Lutheran Church, London, where we shared a meaningful service centred on God's Word, grace, and fellowship. The service was led by Pastor Māris Sants, while Pastor Elina Wright preached an inspiring sermon on God's amazing grace. Reflecting on God's unconditional love, mercy, and the hope we have through Christ, she encouraged us to trust in God's grace through every season of life, reminding us that His love is constant and life-giving....]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/post/a-blessed-sunday-at-st-anne-s-lutheran-church-london</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e7772377488f33f906277</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/096b33_9abc6fb95f934d2cae369011927d9e19~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_741,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Milena Muszynska</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dzień Ordynacji Eliny (Refleksja)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dzień Ordynacji (autorstwa Eliny) „Oto jestem, Panie” – słowa wypowiadane przez lud Boży w odpowiedzi na Jego powołanie, od Abrahama poprzez proroków, królów, uczniów aż po wielką rzeszę świadków zjednoczonych w Chrystusie. Te słowa były obecne w moich myślach w dniu mojej ordynacji, obok słynnych słów Marcina Lutra: „Tu stoję, inaczej nie mogę, niech mi Bóg dopomoże!” Przed rozpoczęciem nabożeństwa mój umysł był wypełniony wersetami biblijnymi, które układały się w modlitwę. Jednak...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/pl/post/dzie%C5%84-ordynacji-eliny-refleksja</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a298a255bdb94cde023da9a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:03:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/096b33_3a817696bc1e41e79e810042113e23b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rev Dr Elina Wright</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ordination Day by Elina (Reflection)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ordination Day (by Elina) “Here I am, Lord,” the words spoken by God’s people in response to His call, from Abraham to the prophets, kings, disciples, and the great cloud of witnesses united in Christ. These words were on my mind on my on my ordination day alongside the famous words of Martin Luther, “Here I stand, I can do no other, God help me!” Before the service started, my mind was a filled with Bible verses in the form of a prayer. But the most important reminder was Psalm 46:10: “Be...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/post/ordination-day-by-elina</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2988982a057aa1c77b92d9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:59:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/096b33_3a817696bc1e41e79e810042113e23b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rev Dr Elina Wright</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czy wiesz o Reformacji protestanckiej?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reformacja (nazywana również Reformacją protestancką lub Reformacją europejską) była ważnym ruchem w zachodnim chrześcijaństwie w Europie XVI wieku, który stanowił religijne i polityczne wyzwanie dla Kościoła katolickiego, a szczególnie dla autorytetu papieża. Wynikała ona z postrzeganych błędów, nadużyć i nieścisłości w funkcjonowaniu Kościoła. Ponieważ reformy były akceptowane przez wielu księży, mnichów i teologów, nie zostały przyjęte przez papieża, co doprowadziło do rozłamu wśród...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/pl/post/czy-wiesz-o-reformacji-protestanckiej</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb913f3a2385388f2beaa3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:12:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_4056d9ba98d7478b9533f8538d757a5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_653,h_653,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rt. Rev Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refleksja z mojego doświadczenia konfirmacji: jedność w Chrystusie i błogosławieństwo wspólnoty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jako student teologii studiujący w St. Mellitus College w Nottingham (we współpracy z Uniwersytetem w Durham) oraz kandydat do ordynacji w Kościele Luterańskim w Wielkiej Brytanii, często poruszam się pomiędzy różnymi tradycjami chrześcijańskimi, co bardzo cenię. Dorastanie jako Świadek Jehowy, a następnie głębokie zakorzenienie w wierze luterańskiej, przy jednoczesnym zaangażowaniu w bogate dziedzictwo anglikańskie Kościoła Anglii, dało mi wyjątkową perspektywę na to, czym jest naśladowanie...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/pl/post/refleksja-z-mojego-do%C5%9Bwiadczenia-konfirmacji-jedno%C5%9B%C4%87-w-chrystusie-i-b%C5%82ogos%C5%82awie%C5%84stwo-wsp%C3%B3lnoty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb8a32179f0e5dec5d560b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:05:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_0aea0a3b6d9745e48b8e716525d085b7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kluczowe fakty o Marcinie Lutrze i jego wpływie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pochodzenie i wczesne życie Urodził się 10 listopada 1483 roku w Eisleben w Niemczech. Początkowo studiował prawo, ale został mnichem augustiańskim, a później profesorem teologii na Uniwersytecie w Wittenberdze. 95 tez i Reformacja protestancka 95 tez i Reformacja protestancka 31 października 1517 roku Luter przybił swoje 95 tez do drzwi kościoła zamkowego w Wittenberdze. Skrytykował sprzedaż odpustów przez Kościół katolicki (czyli „odpuszczeń” za grzechy). To wydarzenie zapoczątkowało...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/pl/post/kluczowe-fakty-o-marcinie-lutrze-i-jego-wp%C5%82ywie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfd042b906724ef0e875dc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_acd66c3533a94b54842c6c58473142c8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ReVibe Studio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LCiGB Synod 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The LCiGB Synod took place in Liverpool on Saturday, 25 April. The focus was safeguarding, under the theme “Safe to Serve, Called to Care.” A short training session and discussion on recent LCiGB guidance were led by the LCiGB Dean, Laura Haupt. It was wonderful to receive updates from parishes across the country and to welcome new representatives to the Synod.]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/post/lcigb-synod-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a49527b0e6d46569498c765</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:36:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/096b33_e5b891c276d5406e9e4bad44adc22273~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Milena Muszynska</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ordination of Dr Elina Wright and Deacon Simon Macaulay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:16 We celebrated with great joy the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Simon Macaulay and Dr Elina Wright at Gustav Adolf Nordic Lutheran Church in Liverpool on Saturday, 25 April. Lutheran clergy from around the country joined in active participation, and it was a blessing to have Anglican priests among us joining in the “Laying on of Hands” ceremony,...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/post/ordination-of-dr-elina-wright-and-deacon-simon-macaulay-2026-synod-in-liverpool</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a494fe10e6d46569498c078</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/096b33_e726c42185bc46d88a38fbead428ef50~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_566,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Milena Muszynska</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historia Róży Lutra]]></title><description><![CDATA[W roku 1530, wśród politycznych i religijnych zawirowań Reformacji, Marcin Luter znalazł się na zamku w Coburgu. Podczas gdy jego zwolennicy uczestniczyli w Sejmie w Augsburgu, Luter — objęty zakazem cesarskim — przebywał w zamku, zdalnie udzielając wskazówek teologicznych. Właśnie w tym kluczowym okresie powstał symbol znany dziś jako Róża Lutra. Jan Fryderyk Saski, oddany mecenas Lutra, chciał podarować mu emblemat, który w symboliczny sposób oddawałby teologię i wiarę reformatora. Na jego...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/pl/post/historia-r%C3%B3%C5%BCy-lutra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfcf9771543a1112018b0d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:51:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_c8301706175f4ae1811df688eb72d08e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ReVibe Studio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refleksja na Środę Popielcową]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 marca 2025 W okresie Wielkiego Postu różni pastorzy z LCiGB przygotowali dla nas krótkie rozważania. Pierwsze z nich pochodzi od biskup Pauliny. Biskup Paulina pochodzi z Polski i obecnie posługuje w kongregacji LCiGB w Nottingham oraz w polskiej kongregacji w Londynie. Została wybrana na biskupa w 2024 roku i z pasją angażuje się w działania na rzecz sprawiedliwości społecznej oraz służby na rzecz naszego Kościoła. Oprócz pełnienia funkcji pastora, biskupa i kapelana jest także...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/pl/post/refleksja-na-%C5%9Brod%C4%99-popielcow%C4%85</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfc83da6ccc83f1d50aaf1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:26:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_786ee09650174adaa2c8433e91b9c78e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rt. Rev Paulina Hławiczka-Trotman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Święto Reformacji]]></title><description><![CDATA[Święto Reformacji obchodzone jest co roku 31 października, aby upamiętnić reformację protestancką — przełomowy ruch w historii chrześcijaństwa. Upamiętnia on wydarzenie z 1517 roku, kiedy Martin Luther, niemiecki mnich i teolog, przybił swoje 95 tez do drzwi kościoła zamkowego w Wittenberdze w Niemczech. Ten akt podważał praktyki Kościoła katolickiego, zwłaszcza sprzedaż odpustów, i zapoczątkował szerokie zmiany religijne, polityczne i kulturowe w całej Europie. Działania Lutra doprowadziły...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/pl/post/%C5%9Bwi%C4%99to-reformacji</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cfa033c897562089d8810e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:13:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_1601e43dec7946b283510c7015d2e67f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_853,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ReVibe Studio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co to jest "Luteranizm"?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luteranizm to odłam chrześcijaństwa, który wywodzi się z nauk Marcina Lutra, niemieckiego mnicha, teologa i profesora żyjącego na początku XVI wieku. Luter odegrał kluczową rolę w protestanckiej reformacji — ruchu dążącym do naprawy nadużyć i błędów teologicznych w Kościele rzymskokatolickim. Początkowo nie zamierzał tworzyć nowego wyznania, lecz chciał zreformować Kościół od wewnątrz. Jednak jego sprzeciw wobec autorytetu Kościoła, zwłaszcza krytyka sprzedaży odpustów oraz nacisk na...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/pl/post/co-to-jest-luteranizm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cf9f4b192017d513c4f65a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:10:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_639f4962b7ec422bbbd486832233fb22~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ReVibe Studio</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ordination Service of Pastor Katrina Bentsen (Trinity Intern 2024/2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We celebrated a joyful milestone as Katrina Bentsen was ordained into the ministry, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her faithful journey of service. Surrounded by family, friends, mentors, and the church community, the ordination service was a meaningful affirmation of God's call on her life. Those who have had the privilege of knowing Katrina have witnessed her unwavering faith, compassionate heart, and dedication to serving others. Her time as Trinity's Intern during 2024–2025...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/post/ordination-service-of-pastor-katrina-bentsen-trinity-intern-2024-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4953a20e6d46569498ca52</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_985601e182194bb6b3e9eb9993988e1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Milena Muszynska</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trinity's Advent–Christmas Celebrations: Fourth Sunday of Advent – Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the season of Advent draws us ever closer to the celebration of Christ's birth, Trinity Lutheran Church joyfully marked the Fourth Sunday of Advent by lighting the fourth Advent candle—the Candle of Love. Each week during Advent invites us to reflect on a different aspect of our journey toward Christmas. On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Candle of Love reminds us of God's immeasurable love for humanity, revealed through the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. It is a love that is...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/post/trinity-s-advent-christmas-celebrations-fourth-sunday-of-advent-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a49552cfa58f0a255d256fe</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_59aba5eb3d9c40fba1c246d24650ab34~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Milena Muszynska</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembrance Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we gathered at Soldier’s Corner in Nottingham General Cemetery to honour and remember those who gave their lives in service. It was a moving time of reflection, led beautifully by Chaplain Natalia, with Barry’s heartfelt playing of The Last Post. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us in pausing to remember and give thanks together.]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/post/remembrance-sunday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4955d4f7b480551f102772</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_251dd2b8091c4e83a8362ba2be3bd710~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Milena Muszynska</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book Launch of Bishop Rose - 3.10.25]]></title><description><![CDATA[What an inspiring evening! On Friday, 3 October 2025, we gathered at St. Mary’s Church, Nottingham to celebrate the launch of The Girl From Montego Bay. The event began with a welcoming drinks reception and refreshments, setting the tone for a warm and engaging celebration. The highlight of the evening was a captivating interview led by Rev Arlington W. Trotman with Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, exploring her extraordinary journey from Montego Bay to becoming one of the Church of England’s most...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/post/book-launch-of-bishop-rose-3-10-25</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a495643f7b480551f1028a7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_9143165a77174465bea9117d7bcf143b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Milena Muszynska</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Break Opening - September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a refreshing summer break, Trinity Lutheran Congregation was delighted to begin the new autumn and university season with hearts full of gratitude and hope. It was a joy to welcome ELCA intern Natalia, ordinands Elina and Lutheran student Tym, and Reverend Jonathan Smithurst from the Church of England. The congregation was also blessed by the presence of new friends from the Zimbabwean and Polish communities, as well as members of the Orthodox Church, who joined alongside cherished...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/post/summer-break-opening-september-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4957140e6d46569498d377</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_5787f501409c47c7862258689247fbc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Milena Muszynska</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trinity Fundraising at Broadgate's Hawaii &#38; Craft Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, 2nd August, we joined Broadgate Nursing Home for the joyful Hawaii &#38; Craft Fair. From the vibrant Hawaiian fashion and dance show to the lively dance class, everyone got into the island spirit. Guests enjoyed refreshing tropical mocktails at the Tiki Bar, delicious barbecue treats, fresh fruit, and ice cream. Families had fun with summer games, raffle, and live music, while many took home unique finds from the craft fair. We were delighted to host our own charity stall, which was...]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/post/trinity-fundraising-at-broadgate-s-hawaii-craft-fair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a495782fa58f0a255d25d45</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_d6a414a080e5437793fdf1b1e143769a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Milena Muszynska</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts Pride 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAPPY NOTTS PRIDE! ️‍ You are safe, seen, and celebrated. At Lutherans Nottingham, we joyfully welcome all genders, sexualities, identities, and abilities — not just during Pride, but every single day. Exploring faith? Returning after being hurt? You are fully affirmed here. You are wonderfully made. You are truly welcome.]]></description><link>https://www.lutheransnottingham.org/post/notts-pride-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a495824fa58f0a255d25eee</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/056fbb_3f0f0fe3675544ddb2a545b199c2ece5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Milena Muszynska</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>