Practical Information A wealth of advice and instruction for attendees, to ensure the Assembly is smooth-running and that attendees get the most out of their experience.
Assembly Overview of the host church, country, protocol and formalities requested of attendees, information about the visual identity of the Assembly, the way in which an Assembly is prepared, and extensive information on the pre-Assemblies
Assembly Theme The Assembly theme, One Body, One Spirit, One Hope, reminds us that in a fragmented world, we are called to unity in the one body of Christ. The theme is drawn from Ephesians 4:4 (NRSV)
Program The Assembly program comprises a rich array of events: from the opening ceremony, worship, prayers, Bible study and visits, to plenary sessions and the business of the Assembly.
Image Over 100 participants in LWF Youth Pre-Assembly gather in Wisła Malinka, Poland ahead of the Thirteenth Assembly. A time to dare to hope
Image LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, speaks on an ecumenical panel with representatives from the Roman Catholic Church alongside a variety of different Christian traditions on the last day of the LWF Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: LWF/Marie Renaux Messages of hope: ecumenical leaders address Assembly
Image Volunteers from the LWF Assembly host church in Poland pose for a group photo as Lutherans from around the globe gather in Kraków, Poland. Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano Volunteers: The-go-to-team at the LWF Assembly
Image Stewards from around the LWF member churches pictured together with Rebecca Sangeetha Daniel, Stewards Program Coordinator and Savanna Sullivan, LWF Program Executive for Youth. Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano Stewards: growing young leaders
Image Delegates gather for Evening Prayer, at the LWF Thirteenth Assembly, in Kraków, Poland, 13-19 September, under the theme of “One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.” Photo: LWF/M. Renaux The choir: spirit of the LWF Assembly
Image Lutherans from around the globe join local congregants for Sunday worship at the Lutheran church in Bystřice, Czech Republic, as part of their participation in the LWF Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: LWF/Marie Renaux Sunday worship: A precious opportunity with 30 congregations
Image Delegates look at beautiful items produced by local groups of women at the Assembly Jarmark, a marketplace for ideas and partnerships. Photo: LWF/Marie Renaux Crafts tell the story of church ministries in East and Central Africa
Image LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and Bishop Jerzy Samiec from the Evangelical Church Of The Augsburg Confession In Poland pictured as they officially open the Assembly Jarmark, a marketplace for ideas and partnerships. Photo: LWF/Marie Renaux Opening of Jarmark: A platform for dialogue and sharing stories
