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    LWF Youth Pre-Assembly at the Heja Game Lodge. Photo: LWF/JC Valeriano

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    10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Delegates respond to the opening session of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

    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

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    Messages from the Pre-Assemblies take up the theme of the Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: LWF/Jotham Lee

    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)

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    Thirteenth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation, Krakow, Poland, 13-19 September 2023, at the ICE center

    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.

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"One Body, One Spirit, One Hope”, Assembly theme, drawn from Ephesians 4:4

"One Body, One Spirit, One Hope”, Assembly theme, drawn from Ephesians 4:4

Logos for the 2023 LWF Assembly

The visual elements, representing the theme of the Thirteenth Assembly – One Body, One Spirit, One Hope – come together to uplift, inspire, and cha

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Visual Identity Guidelines

Visual Identity Guidelines

Visual Identity Guidelines

The visual identity for the Thirteenth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation is a bold expression of our connectedness as one body in Christ, i

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The LWF strives for gender and intergenerational balance at its gatherings. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

The LWF strives for gender and intergenerational balance at its gatherings. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Assembly: LWF invites member churches to nominate delegates

Looking forward to gathering as a global communion


(LWI) – In a letter sent to member churches, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), General Secretary Anne Burghardt called for nominations of delegates to the Thirteenth LWF Assembly,…

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07 Mar 2022
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Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

New website for LWF Thirteenth Assembly

Information in four languages on assembly theme, host church and ongoing preparations

KRAKOW, Poland/GENEVA (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has launched a multi-lingual website for its Thirteenth Assembly that will take place…

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24 Feb 2022
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Garnethill Synagogue in Glasgow. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Garnethill Synagogue in Glasgow. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Preparing next phase of Jewish-Christian encounter

LWF taskforce steps up work on study document to equip churches for renewal of Jewish-Lutheran relations

(LWI) - A task force of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has been meeting to prepare a study document focused on…

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02 Feb 2022
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Mr Tom Witt, LWF Assembly Worship Coordinator. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Mr Tom Witt, LWF Assembly Worship Coordinator. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF Thirteenth Assembly worship life begins to take shape

An integral expression of the journey from conflict to communion

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has begun preparations for worship life at its Thirteenth Assembly in 2023, in Krakow, Poland, under the theme “…

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28 Jan 2022
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The Assembly Planning Committee and Local Assembly Planning Committee visited key venues of the Assembly, including the ICE conference center and the Wawel castle where this photo is taken. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

The Assembly Planning Committee and Local Assembly Planning Committee visited key venues of the Assembly, including the ICE conference center and the Wawel castle where this photo is taken. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

LWF Assembly Planning Committee meets in Krakow

A beautiful venue for an Assembly of hope

(LWI) - “We have worked together online, but now we were able to visit the sites in Krakow, so that we can prepare the program even better,” said Bishop Dr Tamas Fabiny, Chair of…

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03 Nov 2021
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The new publication is meant to inspire reflection on the theme.

The new publication is meant to inspire reflection on the theme.

New publication introduces Thirteenth Assembly and its theme

An invitation to member churches to engage with the 2023 assembly theme: “One Body, One Spirit, One Hope”  

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has published the first of its Thirteenth Assembly resources to…

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27 Oct 2021
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2023A What is the Assembly booklet EN

2023A What is the Assembly booklet EN

Introducing the Thirteenth Assembly and its Theme

One Body, One Spirit, One Hope

Explanation and discussion questions
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The Lutheran World Federation has launched the visual identity for its upcoming Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: LWF

The Lutheran World Federation has launched the visual identity for its upcoming Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: LWF

LWF launches Thirteenth Assembly visual identity

A vibrant and colorful expression of Assembly theme and local context

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation has launched the visual identity for its upcoming Thirteenth Assembly. "This is a colorful and vibrant logo which…

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29 Apr 2021

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“There is one body, one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called” – Ephesians 4:4