Thematic plenary sessions of at the Thirteenth Assembly in Kraków, Poland, are followed by discussions in 24 Village Groups. They offer space to engage further with the Assembly theme.
The LWF Assembly choir lifts up the spirit of the journeys in the main auditorium of the ICE Congress Centre in Kraków, Poland. The choir and the musicians are a global composition from all continents, all regions and many languages.
Young leaders share their gifts with the global communion through participation in the LWF Assembly Stewards program. Throughout the Assembly, stewards are engaged in many different aspects of the meeting.
Ecumenical leaders meet together in Krakow, as Lutherans and Catholics present a joint statement looking forward to the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession which sought “to maintain the unity of the church.”
Since their first meeting, Assembly stewards have reached important milestones. Savanna Sullivan, LWF Program Executive for Youth, talks about thematic roles and sharing their gifts.
Churches in Africa commit to “focus on what unites us, not what divides us” as they affirm priorities for addressing political, religious, social and economic challenges on the continent.
Church leaders reflected on the work of Lutheran churches in Africa, their diverse contexts, joys and challenges, affirming the importance of the prophetic voice of the church.
The regional Pre-Assembly in Africa opened with vibrant worship in Nairobi, Kenya, where delegates from churches across the region are meeting to discuss joys and challenges and prepare together for the Thirteenth LWF Assembly in Krakow, Poland…
Leadership, empowerment, justice, and peace are among key concerns and priorities for women and youth in Africa. They have met for two days prior to the Africa Pre-Assembly, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8-12 May.
