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The Wawel Royal Castle, pictured as part of an aerial view of the city of Kraków, Poland. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Assembly: Discover Poland, its church and people

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23 May 2023

Cynthia Mimagu Harases of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in The Republic of Namibia shares a remark during a group conversation during the Africa pre-assembly. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Africa: Prophetic voice of the church is urgently needed

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22 May 2023

Bishop Naledzani Sikhwari of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Southern Africa delivers a keynote lecture as Lutherans from across the continent of Africa gather in Nairobi for a regional, Africa pre-assembly to the LWF. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Africa: Re-ignite hope for social transformation

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11 May 2023

9 May 2023, Nairobi, Kenya: Cynthia Mimagu Harases of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia and other congregants sing as opening worship is celebrated. Lutherans from across the continent of Africa are gathered in Nairobi for a regional Africa Pre-Assembly ahead of the Lutheran World Federation’s 13th Assembly, to be held in Krakow, Poland in September 2023. All photos: LWF/Albin Hillert

Africa: Pre-Assembly opens in vibrant worship

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09 May 2023

Women and youth delegates from Africa. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Africa: Women and youth put leadership, empowerment, peace in focus

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08 May 2023

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African church leaders gather in Kenya for Pre-Assembly

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04 May 2023

Rev. Danielle Dokman from Suriname who will preach at opening worship for the Krakow Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson — Rev. Danielle Dokman from Suriname who will preach at opening worship for the Krakow Assembly.

Suriname pastor to give Assembly’s opening sermon

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03 May 2023

Participants of the Pre-Assembly of the Americas. Observing the “Thursdays in Black” campaign against gender-based violence, many wear black clothes. Photo: LWF/Jorge DiazParticipants of the Pre-Assembly of the Americas. Observing the “Thursdays in Black” campaign against gender-based violence, many wear black clothes. Photo: LWF/Jorge Diaz — Participants of the Pre-Assembly of the Americas. Observing the “Thursdays in Black” campaign against gender-based violence, many wear black clothes. Photo: LWF/Jorge Diaz

Americas: Pre-Assembly message emphasizes justice, theological formation, churches as spaces for dialogue

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28 Apr 2023

Panel discussion on the peace process in Colombia with (from left) Nidiria Ruiz Medina, Blanca Ligia Bailarín, Laura Chacón, Luz Mary Cartagena Ceballos, and Montserrat Solano Carboni. Photo: LWF/Eugenio Albrecht

Americas: LWF’s involvement in church and society of Colombia

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24 Apr 2023

“One Body, One Spirit, One Hope” is the theme of the Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Weyermüller

Americas: Contextual perspectives on the Assembly theme

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20 Apr 2023

Journalists interview LWF staff at the official launch of ’Waking the Giant’ in Colombia. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF invites media to Krakow Assembly

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20 Apr 2023

Holy Communion at the Pre-Assembly of the Americas, held in Bogotá, Colombia. Photo: LWF/E. Albrecht

Americas: Strengthening communities through justice, inclusion, and hope

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20 Apr 2023