One Body, One Spirit, One Hope

Follow news and updates on the Thirteenth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation which will be held in Krakow, 13-19 September 2023.

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Economic justice, gender equality and the legacy of antisemitism are some of the shared concerns which Nordic churches will be bringing to the LWF’s Thirteenth Assembly in Krakow in September.

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21 March 2023

The first regional Pre-Assembly opens today at Mansfield College, Oxford, with delegates from across Europe gathered to discuss priorities and reflect on the theme of the Assembly 'One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’.

Our photographer Albin Hillert is there, capturing memorable moments as Assembly delegates meet and prepare.

More photos from the Pre-Assembly in Oxford.

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Lutheran Church in Great Britain hosts European Pre-Assembly

The first regional Pre-Assembly opens today at Mansfield College, Oxford, with delegates from across Europe gathered to discuss priorities a

21 March 2023

The first regional Pre-Assembly opens today at Mansfield College, Oxford, with delegates from across Europe gathered to discuss priorities and reflect on the theme of the Thirteenth Assembly, 'One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’.

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LWF publishes Thirteenth Assembly Study Guide

LWF has published a Study Guide to equip participants at the Thirteenth Assembly and Pre-Assemblies with material for reflection on the asse

17 March

LWF has published a Study Guide to equip participants at the Thirteenth Assembly and Pre-Assemblies with material for reflection on the assembly theme “One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.”

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12 March

Twenty-six stewards from the seven LWF regions will provide a wide array of support for Assembly functions. They will exercise their skills and share their gifts as young leaders supporting logistics, governance, and worship.

Stewards committed to sharing their leadership gifts at the Assembly

The stewardship program is a long-standing part of LWF Assemblies. Stewards offer their skills to help support the Assembly and to expand th