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.
Subsidy Request Form Details Publication date: April 2023 Languages: English, Deustch, Español, Français Subsidy Request Form Download and complete the application form to request a subsidy as outlined by the policy on subsidizing costs of Assembly delegates. Downloads File EN File DE File ES File FR Related materials Policy on Subsidizing costs of Assembly delegates
Image Members of the outgoing LWF Council, together with the President and General Secretary Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert LWF Council looks back on journey from Windhoek to Kraków
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 Lutherans from across the world will gather at the youth, women and men's pre-Assemblies to discern the Assembly theme 'One body, One spirit, One hope' days before the Thirteenth Assembly in Krakow, Poland. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Women, men and youth gather ahead of Krakow Assembly