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 Professor Tomáš Halík will be the keynote speak at LWF’s Thirteenth Assembly in Krakow. Photo: LWF Czech priest Tomáš Halík announced as LWF Assembly keynote speaker
Image Participants prepare a video interview during the lead-up to the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert LWF calls for communicators for Krakow assembly
Image Delegates at the European Pre-Assembly in Oxford, England discuss the theme of the Thirteenth Assembly ‘One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert Invitation to Krakow: Launch of Assembly Study Guide
Image Participants at the European Pre-Assembly gather outside Mansfield College, Oxford where the 21 to 24 March meeting took place. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert Europe: Churches see credible hope in midst of crises
Image LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt addresses European church leaders gathered for their regional Pre-Assembly in Mansfield College, Oxford. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert Europe: Church leaders look forward to Krakow Assembly
Image Tim Götz from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria (center) with Elies Tataruch and Sara Śimková. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert Europe: Young delegates appeal for climate justice and inclusion priorities
Image European youth delegates meet in Mansfield College, Oxford, ahead of the opening of the first regional Pre-Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert Lutheran Church in Great Britain hosts European Pre-Assembly
Image Young stewards and volunteers at the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Stewards committed to sharing their leadership gifts at the Assembly
Image Delegates from the Nordic churches gather in Höör for a preparatory meeting looking ahead to the LWF Assembly in Krakow in September. Photo: LWF/I. Lukas Nordic churches meet to prepare for LWF Assembly
Image Maryssa Camaddo, LWF Assembly Coordinator, presents the upcoming Thirteenth LWF Assembly in Krakow 2023. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson “So much to celebrate” at 2023 Assembly
Image The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland (ECACP) has initiated a prayer cycle for LWF member churches on their way to the Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC Polish church launches prayer cycle prior to Assembly
