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Thirteenth Assembly

The Thirteenth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation takes place 13-19 September 2023 in Krakow, Poland. The theme of the Assembly will be "One Body, One Spirit, One Hope." It will be hosted by the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland. 

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31 Jan 2023
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31 Jan 2023
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30 Jan 2023
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26 Jan 2023
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25 Jan 2023
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24 Jan 2023
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23 Jan 2023
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