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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

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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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Cynthia Mimagu Harases of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in The Republic of Namibia shares a remark during a group conversation during the Africa pre-assembly. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Cynthia Mimagu Harases of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in The Republic of Namibia shares a remark during a group conversation during the Africa pre-assembly. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Africa: Prophetic voice of the church is urgently needed

Church leaders reflected on the work of Lutheran churches in Africa, their diverse contexts, joys and challenges, affirming the importance of the prophetic voice of the church.

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22 May 2023
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Bishop Naledzani Sikhwari of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Southern Africa delivers a keynote lecture as Lutherans from across the continent of Africa gather in Nairobi for a regional, Africa pre-assembly to the LWF. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Bishop Naledzani Sikhwari of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Southern Africa delivers a keynote lecture as Lutherans from across the continent of Africa gather in Nairobi for a regional, Africa pre-assembly to the LWF. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Africa: Re-ignite hope for social transformation

LWF General Secretary Burghardt and South African bishop Sikhwari discuss Assembly theme through lenses of unity and hope at Africa Pre-Assembly.

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11 May 2023
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9 May 2023, Nairobi, Kenya: Cynthia Mimagu Harases of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia and other congregants sing as opening worship is celebrated. Lutherans from across the continent of Africa are gathered in Nairobi for a regional Africa Pre-Assembly ahead of the Lutheran World Federation’s 13th Assembly, to be held in Krakow, Poland in September 2023. All photos: LWF/Albin Hillert

9 May 2023, Nairobi, Kenya: Cynthia Mimagu Harases of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia and other congregants sing as opening worship is celebrated. Lutherans from across the continent of Africa are gathered in Nairobi for a regional Africa Pre-Assembly ahead of the Lutheran World Federation’s 13th Assembly, to be held in Krakow, Poland in September 2023. All photos: LWF/Albin Hillert

Africa: Pre-Assembly opens in vibrant worship

The regional Pre-Assembly in Africa opened with vibrant worship in Nairobi, Kenya, where delegates from churches across the region are meeting to discuss joys and challenges and prepare together for the Thirteenth LWF Assembly in Krakow, Poland…

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09 May 2023
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Women and youth delegates from Africa. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Women and youth delegates from Africa. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Africa: Women and youth put leadership, empowerment, peace in focus

Leadership, empowerment, justice, and peace are among key concerns and priorities for women and youth in Africa. They have met for two days prior to the Africa Pre-Assembly, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8-12 May. 

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08 May 2023
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Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

African church leaders gather in Kenya for Pre-Assembly

During the 8 to 13 May meeting, delegates from across the continent will be discussing challenges including poverty, climate change, gender justice, theological education, and religious freedom.

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04 May 2023
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Rev. Danielle Dokman from Suriname who will preach at opening worship for the Krakow Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Rev. Danielle Dokman from Suriname who will preach at opening worship for the Krakow Assembly.

Suriname pastor to give Assembly’s opening sermon

Embodying unity is vital in a world that wants to tear us apart and keep us separated, says Rev. Danielle Dokman as she looks forward to preaching at the opening worship service in Krakow in September.

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03 May 2023
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Participants of the Pre-Assembly of the Americas. Observing the “Thursdays in Black” campaign against gender-based violence, many wear black clothes. Photo: LWF/Jorge DiazParticipants of the Pre-Assembly of the Americas. Observing the “Thursdays in Black” campaign against gender-based violence, many wear black clothes. Photo: LWF/Jorge Diaz

Participants of the Pre-Assembly of the Americas. Observing the “Thursdays in Black” campaign against gender-based violence, many wear black clothes. Photo: LWF/Jorge Diaz

Americas: Pre-Assembly message emphasizes justice, theological formation, churches as spaces for dialogue

The message from the Pre-Assembly of Latin America and the Caribbean and North America stressed the role of churches working for justice and peace, and for responding to injustices. It highlighted the importance of theological formation and…

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28 Apr 2023
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Panel discussion on the peace process in Colombia with (from left) Nidiria Ruiz Medina, Blanca Ligia Bailarín, Laura Chacón, Luz Mary Cartagena Ceballos, and Montserrat Solano Carboni. Photo: LWF/Eugenio Albrecht

Panel discussion on the peace process in Colombia with (from left) Nidiria Ruiz Medina, Blanca Ligia Bailarín, Laura Chacón, Luz Mary Cartagena Ceballos, and Montserrat Solano Carboni. Photo: LWF/Eugenio Albrecht

Americas: LWF’s involvement in church and society of Colombia

Participants of the Pre-Assembly of the Americas gained insights into the work of the LWF member church and country program in Colombia. This included a panel on the country’s peace process, field visits to diaconal projects, and a presentation…

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24 Apr 2023
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“One Body, One Spirit, One Hope” is the theme of the Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Weyermüller

“One Body, One Spirit, One Hope” is the theme of the Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Weyermüller

Americas: Contextual perspectives on the Assembly theme

How does the Assembly theme “One Body, One Spirit, One Hope” unfold in the Latin America and Caribbean and North American regions? How does it promote unity in the communion of churches? Participants at the Pre-Assembly in Colombia deliberated on…

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20 Apr 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