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Assembly calls for solidarity with religious and ethnic minorities in Asia In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly called for solidarity with member churches and other communities who are living as minorities in
A pledge to strengthen the bonds of communion LWF Thirteenth Assembly message affirms unity in diversity, and the call to serve the neighbor.
Women, men and youth gather ahead of Krakow Assembly Three Pre-Assemblies in Poland provide spaces for delegates to discuss shared challenges and shape priorities to bring to 13 to 19 September Assemb
“From Windhoek to Kraków”: LWF publishes six-year report The LWF’s six-year report gives an overview of its activities in the years between the Twelfth and Thirteenth Assemblies and the journey from Windh
Assembly thematic speakers from Indonesia, Ethiopia, Sweden Meet the three Lutheran leaders who will be presenting reflections on the theme of ‘One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’ at the Krakow Assembly in Septe
Messages from Pre-Assemblies identify key issues and concerns Messages from regional Pre-Assemblies are an important part of preparing for the Thirteenth Assembly.
LWF mourns former Vice-President Horst Hirschler Former LWF Vice-President, Bishop em. Horst Hirscher has died at the age of 89.
Welcome to Poland: new Assembly publication Read about the history of the Lutheran church in Poland and its work in an increasingly secular society through the pages of this new brochure, int
Assembly: Worshiping in unity and hope Embracing the "One Body, One Spirit, One Hope" Assembly theme, worship at the Assembly will invite global participants to find strength in unity an
Assembly: Stewards prepare to share their gifts Since their first meeting, Assembly stewards have reached important milestones.
Assembly: Village groups will explore the theme in community The village groups at the Thirteenth Assembly will bring together participants in discussion about the Assembly theme, offering diverse perspective