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 Delegates of the LWF Asia Pre-Assembly, Thailand, August 2016 relax in the bus following a pre-Assembly session. Photo: LWF/Arni Danielsson Transportation Ensuring delegates are at the right place at the right time Assembly delegates and other participants will be received at the airport and brought to either the ICE Kraków Congress Centre for registration or their respective hostel of the…
Image Delegates of the 2019 LWF Council show pleasure in accepting the invitation to hold the Thirteenth Assembly in Kraków, Poland. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Registration Registration for the Assembly is complete The LWF is looking forward to receiving delegates from member churches at the upcoming Assembly in Krakow, Poland. The Assembly office has been working with delegates and participants to…
Image LWF Youth Pre-Assembly at the Heja Game Lodge. Photo: LWF/JC Valeriano 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.
Image The Polish currency, the złoty. Photo: pxhere.com Currency The official currency of Poland is the Polish złoty (PLN or zł). One euro is equal to 4.62 zł. Debit and credit cards are widely accepted in Poland, particularly Visa and Mastercard.
Image The arrival terminal of Kraków John Paul II International Airport. Photo: piviso.com Airport instructions Assembly participants will arrive at the Kraków John Paul II International Airport, 11km west of the city center. Further instructions are available here…
Image Public transport pictured in the Kraków Old City. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Arriving in Poland Witamy w Polsce! Welcome to Poland! This section details procedures and information that will ensure your arrival in Poland is straightforward. Please check back regularly as further information is added.
Image The venue of the Thirteenth Assembly, Krawkow's premier function center, the ICE Krakow Congress Centre. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson Health recommendations The Lutheran World Federation is looking forward to running a successful and enriching Assembly. Due to the high number of participants coming from all over the world and given the COVID-19 variants are still present, it is important to recall…
Image Diners enjoy an evening meal in the Polish city of Kraków. Photo: Malgorzata Zachraj Meals A selection of satisfying meals to keep energy levels high! We look forward to serving nourishing and tasty meals throughout the Assembly, including traditional Polish dishes. We’ll do our best to accommodate any particular dietary needs…
Image The student hostels of the AGH University of Science and Technology campus Accommodation We’ll have you well-looked after! The main place of accommodation will be in three or four student hostels of the AGH University of Science and Technology campus, near the centre of…
Image Boats moored alongside the longest river in Poland, the Vistula, which flows through Krakow. Photo: Malgorzata Zachraj Visas Ensure ease of entry to Poland with the correct visa Attendees from certain countries will need a Schengen Visa to enter Poland. Please check whether you need a visa and be aware of the visa requirements. Should you need a visa, ensure…
