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 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
Image 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
Image “One Body, One Spirit, One Hope” is the theme of the Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Weyermüller Americas: Contextual perspectives on the Assembly theme
Image Holy Communion at the Pre-Assembly of the Americas, held in Bogotá, Colombia. Photo: LWF/E. Albrecht Americas: Strengthening communities through justice, inclusion, and hope
