Asia Pre-Assembly

June 14 – 19
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Orientating participants on the Thirteenth Assembly

The Asia Pre-Assembly will help enable delegates to take part fully in the Assembly. Delegates will gain the confidence to propose motions and amendments, and argue and debate resolutions and issues, thereby ensuring substantive discussions and good use of Assembly time and resources. 

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Delegates enjoy a relaxed moment during the LWF Asia Pre-Assembly, Bangkok, Thailand, 2016. Photo: LWF/Arni Danielsson

Delegates enjoy a relaxed moment during the LWF Asia Pre-Assembly, Bangkok, Thailand, 2016. Photo: LWF/Arni Danielsson

This Pre-Assembly will also enable a contextual reading of the Assembly’s themes and issues so that delegates come to the Assembly prepared to share their part of the global story. In addition, it will compile a slate of nominees for the LWF Council, so determining the quality and effectiveness of the incoming LWF Council. It will also present a message on topical issues of concern.

This Pre-Assembly will: 

  • harvest the fruits of Asia regional work from Windhoek to Krakow
  • provide contextual reflections on Assembly themes, the highlights of which will be incorporated in the Assembly discussion
  • orientate participants on the Thirteenth Assembly
  • include worship, as well as a time to remember those within the church who lost their lives to COVID-19
  • present a slate of nominees for the next LWF Council 

The Asia Pre-Assembly will take place from June 14-19, 2023, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.