The arrival terminal of Kraków John Paul II International Airport. Photo: piviso.com
Assembly participants will arrive at the Kraków John Paul II International Airport, 11km west of the city center. Further instructions are available here Arriving at Krakow airport.
The arrival terminal of Kraków John Paul II International Airport. Photo: piviso.com
Assembly participants will arrive at the Kraków John Paul II International Airport, 11km west of the city center. Further instructions are available here Arriving at Krakow airport.
The Polish currency, the złoty. Photo: pxhere.com
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.
The Polish currency, the złoty. Photo: pxhere.com
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.
The Polish currency, the złoty. Photo: pxhere.com
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.
The LWF welcomes delegates to the historic Polish city of Kraków, venue of the LWF Thirteenth Assembly, which is meeting under the theme of One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.
10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Delegates respond to the opening session of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
This section offers an 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 about the four regional pre-Assemblies as well as the women, youth and men pre-Assemblies.
In total, some 355 official delegates will attend. Also present will be representatives of associate members, ecumenical guests, official presenters, advisors, ex officio participants, volunteers and staff.
This week-long occasion, preceded by the pre-Assemblies, will not only celebrate the communion and the unique contexts of member churches but carry out the official functions of the Assembly.
Our great thanks to the following members of the Assembly Planning Committee for establishing the concept of and making preparations for the Thirteenth Assembly, in conjunction with other committees, reference groups and staff members.
The LWF welcomes delegates to the historic Polish city of Kraków, venue of the LWF Thirteenth Assembly, which is meeting under the theme of One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.
10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Delegates respond to the opening session of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
This section offers an 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 about the four regional pre-Assemblies as well as the women, youth and men pre-Assemblies.
In total, some 355 official delegates will attend. Also present will be representatives of associate members, ecumenical guests, official presenters, advisors, ex officio participants, volunteers and staff.
This week-long occasion, preceded by the pre-Assemblies, will not only celebrate the communion and the unique contexts of member churches but carry out the official functions of the Assembly.
Our great thanks to the following members of the Assembly Planning Committee for establishing the concept of and making preparations for the Thirteenth Assembly, in conjunction with other committees, reference groups and staff members.
The LWF welcomes delegates to the historic Polish city of Kraków, venue of the LWF Thirteenth Assembly, which is meeting under the theme of One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.
10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Delegates respond to the opening session of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
This section offers an 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 about the four regional pre-Assemblies as well as the women, youth and men pre-Assemblies.
In total, some 355 official delegates will attend. Also present will be representatives of associate members, ecumenical guests, official presenters, advisors, ex officio participants, volunteers and staff.
This week-long occasion, preceded by the pre-Assemblies, will not only celebrate the communion and the unique contexts of member churches but carry out the official functions of the Assembly.
Our great thanks to the following members of the Assembly Planning Committee for establishing the concept of and making preparations for the Thirteenth Assembly, in conjunction with other committees, reference groups and staff members.
The LWF welcomes delegates to the historic Polish city of Kraków, venue of the LWF Thirteenth Assembly, which is meeting under the theme of One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.
10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Delegates respond to the opening session of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
This section offers an 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 about the four regional pre-Assemblies as well as the women, youth and men pre-Assemblies.
In total, some 355 official delegates will attend. Also present will be representatives of associate members, ecumenical guests, official presenters, advisors, ex officio participants, volunteers and staff.
This week-long occasion, preceded by the pre-Assemblies, will not only celebrate the communion and the unique contexts of member churches but carry out the official functions of the Assembly.
Our great thanks to the following members of the Assembly Planning Committee for establishing the concept of and making preparations for the Thirteenth Assembly, in conjunction with other committees, reference groups and staff members.
We expect at least 358 delegates to attend the Thirteenth Assembly. We look forward to your arrival in Kraków with excitement and anticipation.
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
Each LWF member church has the right to have at least one representative at the Assembly. In determining the number of delegates of each member church, the Council considers the numerical size of each church and its distribution by continent and country. Council guidelines provide for the inclusion of clergy and lay persons, and member churches are to ensure that 40 percent of delegates are women, 40 percent men and 20 percent youth.
Delegates are the only attendees to have both voice and vote at the Assembly. They will be joined by representatives from associate member churches, who have voice but not vote, as well as observers, presenters, ex-officio participants, advisors, ecumenical guests, official guests, and media, staff, volunteers and stewards who will support them in their work.
Delegates are invited to better inform themselves about the Assembly, the host church and the host country by reading the information in this section.
We pray all delegates have an enjoyable and meaningful experience at the Assembly and thank them for their contribution to this important body.
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.
The Kraków Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) on the Market Square in Kraków. Photo: A. Godfrejów-Tarnogórska
The name "Poland" originates from the name of the tribe Polanie, meaning "people living in open fields”. Established as a state in 10th century, the borders of the country have since changed several times. Poland has had to fight for its freedom. Its first constitution was enacted in 1791, one of the earliest modern constitutions. Shortly after its introduction, the country lost independence and was partitioned for 123 years. World War 2 was a time of destruction and suffering, with many lives lost.
Poland is a beautiful country with beaches, sand dunes, lakes, forests, mountains and even a desert. It has a moderate climate. Thirty percent of land area is forested, with animal life such as bison, moose, beaver, wolf, lynx and brown bear. Birdlife includes the aquatic warbler, corncrake, spotted eagle and white-backed woodpecker.
Poland has developed extensive infrastructure with national road and railway networks, and has many historical buildings, such as Europe’s largest medieval castle, at Malbork. Poland is the world's biggest exporter of amber.
Poland remains one of the most religious countries in Europe. The Roman Catholic Church is the predominant church, and was once a great influence on Polish culture and traditions. Polish society is homogenous. Ethnic, religious and denominational minorities make up only a small percent of the population. Polish cuisine is full of meat, dumplings, cabbage and mushrooms, with the best known dishes being pierogies (dumplings), bigos (hunters stew), barszcz (beetroot soup) and żurek (fermented rye soup). The Polish are friendly and renowned for their hospitality. The national saying is “Guest in the house, God in the house”.
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.
The Kraków Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) on the Market Square in Kraków. Photo: A. Godfrejów-Tarnogórska
The name "Poland" originates from the name of the tribe Polanie, meaning "people living in open fields”. Established as a state in 10th century, the borders of the country have since changed several times. Poland has had to fight for its freedom. Its first constitution was enacted in 1791, one of the earliest modern constitutions. Shortly after its introduction, the country lost independence and was partitioned for 123 years. World War 2 was a time of destruction and suffering, with many lives lost.
Poland is a beautiful country with beaches, sand dunes, lakes, forests, mountains and even a desert. It has a moderate climate. Thirty percent of land area is forested, with animal life such as bison, moose, beaver, wolf, lynx and brown bear. Birdlife includes the aquatic warbler, corncrake, spotted eagle and white-backed woodpecker.
Poland has developed extensive infrastructure with national road and railway networks, and has many historical buildings, such as Europe’s largest medieval castle, at Malbork. Poland is the world's biggest exporter of amber.
Poland remains one of the most religious countries in Europe. The Roman Catholic Church is the predominant church, and was once a great influence on Polish culture and traditions. Polish society is homogenous. Ethnic, religious and denominational minorities make up only a small percent of the population. Polish cuisine is full of meat, dumplings, cabbage and mushrooms, with the best known dishes being pierogies (dumplings), bigos (hunters stew), barszcz (beetroot soup) and żurek (fermented rye soup). The Polish are friendly and renowned for their hospitality. The national saying is “Guest in the house, God in the house”.
