Thirteenth Assembly (2023)

The LWF Thirteenth Assembly will take place in Krakow, Poland from 13 to 19 September 2023 on the theme 'One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.'

An LWF supported heating point and municipal kitchen located in the Saltovka district of Kharkiv. Through places like these, LWF distributed 35,000 hot meals daily to vulnerable populations in Kharkiv, from April t June 2023. Photo: LWF/ Anatoliy Nazarenko
An LWF supported heating point and municipal kitchen located in the Saltovka district of Kharkiv. Through places like these, LWF distributed 35,000 hot meals daily to vulnerable populations in Kharkiv, from April t June 2023. Photo: LWF/ Anatoliy Nazarenko
An LWF supported heating point and municipal kitchen located in the Saltovka district of Kharkiv. Through places like these, LWF distributed 35,000 hot meals daily to vulnerable populations in Kharkiv, from April t June 2023. Photo: LWF/ Anatoliy Nazarenko
Assembly condemns war against Ukraine, and weaponizing of food supply chains
news
28 Sep 2023
  • Governance
  • Humanitarian
Delegates from LWF member churches discuss and vote on public statements
Delegates from LWF member churches discuss and vote on public statements
Delegates from LWF member churches discuss and vote on public statements
Assembly calls for more just global economic system
news
28 Sep 2023
  • Governance
  • Justice
Delegates from LWF member churches in the Asia region
Delegates from LWF member churches in the Asia region
Delegates from LWF member churches in the Asia region
Assembly calls for solidarity with religious and ethnic minorities in Asia
news
26 Sep 2023
  • Governance
  • Justice
Assembly plenary discussing the resolutions
Assembly plenary discussing the resolutions
Assembly plenary discussing the resolutions
Assembly resolutions: theology, inclusivity, dialogue, and climate among key topics
news
27 Sep 2023
  • Governance
Bishop Dr Hintikka Kaisamari
Bishop Dr Hintikka Kaisamari
Bishop Dr Hintikka Kaisamari
A pledge to strengthen the bonds of communion
news
26 Sep 2023
  • Governance
The ICE Congress Center in Krakow, Poland, main venue of the Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
The ICE Congress Center in Krakow, Poland, main venue of the Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
The ICE Congress Center in Krakow, Poland, main venue of the Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
Thirteenth LWF Assembly
event
6 Sep 2022
  • Communion
  • Churches
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2017 Assembly plenary
2017 Assembly plenary
2017 Assembly plenary
2023 Pre-Assembly: Men
event
11 Sep 2023
  • Governance
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Pre-Assembly Women - worship group
Pre-Assembly Women - worship group
Pre-Assembly Women - worship group
Serving the church as equals
news
9 Sep 2023
  • Communion
  • Churches
Over 100 participants in LWF Youth Pre-Assembly gather in Wisła Malinka, Poland ahead of the Thirteenth Assembly.
Over 100 participants in LWF Youth Pre-Assembly gather in Wisła Malinka, Poland ahead of the Thirteenth Assembly.
Over 100 participants in LWF Youth Pre-Assembly gather in Wisła Malinka, Poland ahead of the Thirteenth Assembly.
A time to dare to hope
news
8 Sep 2023
  • Governance