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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

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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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Participants of the Asia Pre-Assembly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, showing up the “One” of the Assembly theme. Photo: LWF/Jotham Lee

Participants of the Asia Pre-Assembly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, showing up the “One” of the Assembly theme. Photo: LWF/Jotham Lee

Asia: Pre-Assembly message highlights religious freedom, justice, and diakonia

The Asia Pre-Assembly message expresses grave concern about religious freedom and emphasizes the commitment of Asia member churches to peace and diakonia.

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23 Jun 2023
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General Secretary of the Council of Churches in Malaysia, Rev. Jonathan Jesudas, addressing the delegates of the Asia Pre-Assembly. Photo: LWF/Jotham Lee

General Secretary of the Council of Churches in Malaysia, Rev. Jonathan Jesudas, addressing the delegates of the Asia Pre-Assembly. Photo: LWF/Jotham Lee

Asia: Witnessing to Christ in a minority context in Malaysia

The General Secretary of the Council of Churches in Malaysia spoke to the delegates of the Asia Pre-Assembly, explaining the current situation of the Christian minority in the country and how it strives to give credible witness in the public…

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21 Jun 2023
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General Secretary of the LWF, Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt, presenting the Assembly theme during the Asia Pre-Assembly. Photo: LWF/Jotham Lee

General Secretary of the LWF, Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt, presenting the Assembly theme during the Asia Pre-Assembly. Photo: LWF/Jotham Lee

Asia: Wounded bodies and signs of hope

At the Asia Pre-Assembly, the LWF General Secretary presented the theme of the upcoming Thirteenth Assembly, highlighting its relevance in the region.

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19 Jun 2023
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LWF Council members from the Asia region rejoicing and singing during the morning devotion. From left: Rev. Aaron Yap, Desri Sumbayak and Ranjita Borgoary. Photo: LWF/Jotham Lee

LWF Council members from the Asia region rejoicing and singing during the morning devotion. From left: Rev. Aaron Yap, Desri Sumbayak and Ranjita Borgoary. Photo: LWF/Jotham Lee

Asia: Witnessing to the love of God in a multi-religious and multi-ethnic context

Being church and living in diverse contexts across the region, LWF’s member churches in Asia are gathering for their Pre-Assembly to shape their contribution to the Thirteenth Assembly.

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15 Jun 2023
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A view over the city of Krakow. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

A view over the city of Krakow. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Welcome to Poland: new Assembly publication

Read about the history of the Lutheran church in Poland and its work in an increasingly secular society through the pages of this new brochure, introducing the host church of the upcoming LWF Assembly in Krakow

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11 Aug 2023
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View of the Krakow airport train station, servicing arriving passengers with direct connections to the Kraków main station.

View of the Krakow airport train station, servicing arriving passengers with direct connections to the Kraków main station. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Transportation in Krakow

Assembly delegates and other participants will have three options to travel throughout the Assembly.

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Kraków, Poland: People walk along the streets at night in the Kraków Old City. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Visitors program frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Discover answers to frequently asked questions about the Thirteenth Assembly visitors program and who to contact if you have any further questions.

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Welcome to Poland | An introduction to the LWF Assembly host church and country

Welcome to Poland – An introduction to the LWF Assembly host church and country

Discover the LWF Thirteenth Assembly host church and country through this booklet.

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Windhoek, Namibia: A carver made custom items in the Omatala, an open space at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, for exhibitions, workshops, and informal encounters. Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano

Windhoek, Namibia: A carver made custom items in the Omatala, an open space at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, for exhibitions, workshops, and informal encounters. Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano

Explore a marketplace of ideas at the Assembly Jarmark

The Jarmark “fair” will be a highlight of the Thirteenth Assembly where LWF member churches and partner organizations will showcase their work through exhibits and…

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14 Jun 2023
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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

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

A visitor program will be available to individuals and groups interested in exploring the vibrant work of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland and the country’s rich history.

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23 May 2023

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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