The Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation
Candles are lit at the beginning of the Sunday Festival Eucharist marking the 50th Anniversary of the LWF, Hong Kong, 1997 |
The Assembly, normally held every six years, is the LWF's highest decision-making body. Between Assemblies the LWF is governed by a Council, which convenes annually, and by its Executive Committee.
The Assembly consists of representatives of the member churches of the Federation. As the principal authority of the LWF, the Assembly:
- is responsible for the LWF Constitution
- gives general direction to LWF work
- elects the President and members of the Council, and
- takes action on the address of the
President and the
reports of the General
Secretary and the Treasurer.
What Happens at an Assembly?
 Sunday Festival Eucharist, LWF Ninth Assembly, Hong Kong, 1997 |
Representatives gathered
at an Assembly make major decisions on the future direction
of the LWF, share experience about issues facing their
churches, and worship together celebrating their cultural
diversity.
Previous Assemblies and Themes
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1947 - Lund, Sweden, The Lutheran Church in the World Today
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1952 - Hanover, Germany, The Living Word in a Responsible Church
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1957 - Minneapolis, USA, Christ Frees and Unites
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1963 - Helsinki, Finland, Christ Today
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1970 - Evian, France, Sent into the World
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1977 - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, In Christ - A New Community
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1984 - Budapest, Hungary, In Christ - Hope for the World
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1990 - Curitiba, Brazil, I Have Heard the Cry of My People
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1997 - Hong Kong, China, In Christ - Called to Witness
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2003 - Winnipeg, Canada, For the Healing of the World
Please click to find the LWF Assembly History 1947-2003.
LWF Tenth Assembly
The Tenth LWF Assembly was held in Winnipeg, Canada, in July 2003, hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
