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 Anna Wrzesińska, Chairperson of the Local Assembly Planning Committee (LAPC), speaks to the synod of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland (ECACP). Photo: Agnieszka Godfrejów-Tarnogórska Poland: Local LWF Assembly planning is progressing well Local congregations are looking forward to receiving Assembly delegates (LWI) – “We are preparing several study visits, encouraging guests to visit Poland and get to know our church in the wake of the LWF Assembly,” said…
Image Kinga Marjatta Pap from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary is the Chairperson of the International Worship Planning Committee for the Assembly. Photo: private Hungary: Sharing stories of credible witness in turbulent times Voices from the Communion: Kinga Marjatta Pap, Chairperson of the Thirteenth Assembly International Worship Planning Committee (LWI) – “Bringing the global communion to Central and Eastern Europe is a strong encouragement…
Image Prayer, worship, and Bible study are central aspects of LWF’s Assembly life. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Shaping the spiritual and community life of the Thirteenth Assembly International Worship Planning Committee meets in Kraków, Poland (LWI) – “Building contacts with the host church formed an important part of our visit,” said Kinga Marjatta Pap, chairperson of the International Worship…
