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Ponad 100 uczestników ze wszystkich regionów wspólnoty luterańskiej zgromadziło się na Spotkaniu Przygotowawczym Młodzieży Światowej Federacji Luterańskiej (ŚFL). Rozpoczęło się ono 8 września uroczystym nabożeństwem ze Spowiedzią i Wieczerzą Pańską w kościele w Wiśle Malince. Spotkanie potrwa do 11 września. — Over 100 participants in LWF Youth Pre-Assembly gather in Wisła Malinka, Poland ahead of the Thirteenth Assembly.

A time to dare to hope

Participants gather for LWF Youth Pre-Assembly in Wisła Malinka, Poland. LWF member church representatives reflect on Thirteenth assembly theme, intercultural communication and youth priorities.

Participants of the Women’s Pre-Assembly in Wrocław, Poland, after the opening worship. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Serving the church as equals

Women’s Pre-Assembly begins in Wrocław, Poland

(LWI) - In the days leading up to the Thirteenth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), 107 women, both lay and ordained, from across the world gathered in Wrocław, Poland, for the…

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Join Lutherans from across the globe and live stream the Thirteenth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation in Krakow, Poland. Gathering under the theme of “One Body, One Spirit, One Hope” the Assembly brings together diverse churches with a…

Delegates from the Men’s Pre-Assembly in Krakow, Poland — Delegates from across the LWF’s seven regions take part in the first Men’s Pre-Assembly in Krakow, Poland. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Men’s Pre-Assembly highlights values of humility and hope

A first ever Pre-Assembly of men stresses need for servant leadership and listening to the voice of the Spirit

(LWI) - Men from around the seven regions of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) met together in Krakow on 11 September for…

Rev. Danielle Dokman of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Suriname preaches as LWF Assembly opening worship — Rev. Danielle Dokman of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Suriname preaches as opening worship is celebrated at the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Thirteenth Assembly, held in Krakow, Poland on 13-19 September 2023 under the theme of ’One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Seeking the incarnation, stirring up the status quo

13 SEP 2023 | Over 1,000 people joined the opening worship of The LWF Thirteenth Assembly, hosted by the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland at Krakow’s ICE Congress Centre from 13 to 19 September.

LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa delivers the President's address — LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa delivers the President's address as Lutherans from around the globe gather for the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Thirteenth Assembly, held in Krakow, Poland on 13-19 September 2023 under the theme of ’One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF President: Hold on to deep-down unity and hope

13 SEP 2023 | In his address on the opening day of LWF’s Thirteenth Assembly in Kraków, LWF President Musa looked back at key challenges and signs of hope over his years in office.

Members of the outgoing LWF Council, together with the President and General Secretary — Members of the outgoing LWF Council, together with the President and General Secretary Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF Council looks back on journey from Windhoek to Kraków

LWF Council holds its last meeting before Kraków Assembly elects a new governing body.

Top line, left to right: LWF Assembly youth delegate Gregnan Maiye Kua from Papua New Guinea; Phiona Uwase from the Lutheran Church of Rwanda; Bishop Semko Koroza, Evangelical Reformed Church of Poland; Elizabeth Johnson from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Bottom line, left to right: Annika Juurikka: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland; Bishop Sageus Keib from Namibia; Rutendo Gora from South Africa; Rev. Witness Maratu from Tanzania. Photos (1-6): Esther Williams, (7-8) Erick A. KPhoto: LWF — Top line, left to right: LWF Assembly youth delegate Gregnan Maiye Kua from Papua New Guinea; Phiona Uwase from the Lutheran Church of Rwanda; Bishop Semko Koroza, Evangelical Reformed Church of Poland; Elizabeth Johnson from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Bottom line, left to right: Annika Juurikka: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland; Bishop Sageus Keib from Namibia; Rutendo Gora from South Africa; Rev. Witness Maratu from Tanzania. Photos (1-6): Esther Williams, (7-8) Erick A. Kinyanguli. Photo: LWF

Different cultures, under one theme

LWF Council holds its last meeting before Kraków Assembly elects a new governing body.

Opening worship — Opening worship is celebrated as Lutherans from around the globe gather for the LWF Thirteenth Assembly, held in Krakow, Poland on 13-19 September 2023 under the theme of ’One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano

Vibrant song, words of hope mark Assembly opening worship

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt presents her report to the Thirteenth Assembly of the LWF in Krakow, Poland. LWF/Albin Hillert

Burghardt: In communion, God transforms despair into hope

14 SEP 2023 | LWF General Secretary outlines priorities and progress of the global communion of churches over six years since the previous Assembly in Namibia in 2017.