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Upon arrival at the John Paul II International Airport Krakow

Arriving at Krakow airport

Upon arrival at the John Paul II International Airport Krakow this will help you identify the Assembly welcome team and offer some useful tips as y

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 13th Assembly in Krakow, Poland. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert — 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

Three Pre-Assemblies in Poland provide spaces for delegates to discuss shared challenges and shape priorities to bring to 13 to 19 September Assembly

Ponad 100 uczestników ze wszystkich regionów wspólnoty luterańskiej zgromadziło się na Spotkaniu Przygotowawczym Młodzieży Światowej Federacji Luterańskiej (ŚFL). Rozpoczęło się ono 8 września uroczystym nabożeństwem ze Spowiedzią i Wieczerzą Pańską w kościele w Wiśle Malince. Spotkanie potrwa do 11 września. — Over 100 participants in LWF Youth Pre-Assembly gather in Wisła Malinka, Poland ahead of the Thirteenth Assembly.

A time to dare to hope

Participants gather for LWF Youth Pre-Assembly in Wisła Malinka, Poland. LWF member church representatives reflect on Thirteenth assembly theme, intercultural communication and youth priorities.

Participants of the Women’s Pre-Assembly in Wrocław, Poland, after the opening worship. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Serving the church as equals

Women’s Pre-Assembly begins in Wrocław, Poland

(LWI) - In the days leading up to the Thirteenth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), 107 women, both lay and ordained, from across the world gathered in Wrocław, Poland, for the…

Delegates from the Men’s Pre-Assembly in Krakow, Poland — Delegates from across the LWF’s seven regions take part in the first Men’s Pre-Assembly in Krakow, Poland. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Men’s Pre-Assembly highlights values of humility and hope

A first ever Pre-Assembly of men stresses need for servant leadership and listening to the voice of the Spirit

(LWI) - Men from around the seven regions of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) met together in Krakow on 11 September for…

Members of the outgoing LWF Council, together with the President and General Secretary — 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

LWF Council holds its last meeting before Kraków Assembly elects a new governing body.

Top line, left to right: LWF Assembly youth delegate Gregnan Maiye Kua from Papua New Guinea; Phiona Uwase from the Lutheran Church of Rwanda; Bishop Semko Koroza, Evangelical Reformed Church of Poland; Elizabeth Johnson from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Bottom line, left to right: Annika Juurikka: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland; Bishop Sageus Keib from Namibia; Rutendo Gora from South Africa; Rev. Witness Maratu from Tanzania. Photos (1-6): Esther Williams, (7-8) Erick A. KPhoto: LWF — Top line, left to right: LWF Assembly youth delegate Gregnan Maiye Kua from Papua New Guinea; Phiona Uwase from the Lutheran Church of Rwanda; Bishop Semko Koroza, Evangelical Reformed Church of Poland; Elizabeth Johnson from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Bottom line, left to right: Annika Juurikka: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland; Bishop Sageus Keib from Namibia; Rutendo Gora from South Africa; Rev. Witness Maratu from Tanzania. Photos (1-6): Esther Williams, (7-8) Erick A. Kinyanguli. Photo: LWF

Different cultures, under one theme

LWF Council holds its last meeting before Kraków Assembly elects a new governing body.

Opening worship — Opening worship is celebrated as Lutherans from around the globe gather for the LWF Thirteenth Assembly, held in Krakow, Poland on 13-19 September 2023 under the theme of ’One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano

Vibrant song, words of hope mark Assembly opening worship

Polish group Śląsk pictured performing on stage as a welcome reception takes place at the Old Tram Depot in the Jewish Quarter of Kraków for the Lutheran World Federation Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Kraków welcomes delegates on LWF Assembly opening day

Church and civic authorities host reception for over 1,000 participants in 13 -19 September Thirteenth Assembly

(LWI) - Polish religious and civic authorities have been welcoming international guests to Kraków for over 650 years, since…

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

Jamark, a place to share information and offer space for encounter and dialogue at the LWF Thirteenth Assembly is now open.