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.
Image The Wawel Royal Castle, pictured as part of an aerial view of the city of Kraków, Poland. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Visitors Program Discover the LWF Assembly, the host church, Poland, and its vibrant people Prior to the Assembly, the visitors program invites all interested groups and individuals to explore the vibrant work of the…
Image 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 Jarmark (Marketplace) A marketplace for ideas and partnerships Jarmark is a Polish word for “fair”. The Thirteenth Assembly Jarmark will be a space for encounter, creativity, transformative action, and visioning. LWF member churches, related…
Explaining the theme How the Assembly theme is interpreted The Assembly theme, One Body, One Spirit, One Hope, is drawn from Ephesians 4:4 (NRSV): “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.”
Image Messages from the Pre-Assemblies take up the theme of the Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: LWF/Jotham Lee 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)
Image The youth pre-Assembly will be held in the modern premises of the Wisła-Malinka parish of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland. Photo: Wisła-Malinka parish Youth Pre-Assembly September 8 – 11, 2023Wisla Malinka, Poland Young people learning from one another and bringing their voice to the Assembly Youth are not only the future leaders of the church, they are important leaders…
Image A delegate worships during the Women's Pre-Assembly, in Windhoek, Namibia in 2017. Photo: LWF/Brenda Platero Women’s Pre-Assembly September 8 – 11, 2023Wroclaw, Poland Highlighting women’s contribution to ministry and to the life of the church The LWF Women’s Pre-Assembly is a unique opportunity for women from member churches and partner…
Image Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Stewards program Assembly stewards Assembly stewards contribute to the life of the Assembly in a way that’s both practical and enriching. A special group of 25 young Lutheran leaders have been selected to train and share their gifts at the Assembly…
Image Reformation Jubilee service in Warsaw, 2017. Photo: D. Bruncz Host Church The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland is the largest evangelical Church in Poland with over 60,000 members.
Image The Kraków Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) on the Market Square in Kraków. Photo: A. Godfrejów-Tarnogórska Host country Poland Poland is a large country in the central Europe with almost 38 million citizens, the capitol of which is Warsaw. It has a 1000-year history and is a land of rich culture and heritage.
Image Delegates at the first plenary session at the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017. Photo: LWF/JC Velariano For delegates Information for those with voice and vote at the Assembly We expect at least 358 delegates to attend the Thirteenth Assembly. We look forward to your arrival in Kraków with excitement and anticipation.
