Assembly

The LWF Assembly is our highest decision-making body which meets every six to seven years and includes representatives of every member church.

Its responsibilities include the general direction of LWF's work, acting on reports from the President, the General Secretary and the Chair of the Finance Committee, as well as any changes to the Constitution and the election of a new President and Council members.

In the face of myriad social crises, Lutherans as a Christian community can still say “we are not perfect” but also offer space for dialogue and nurturing a sense of being together in communion,” said IECLB President , Rev. Dr Nestor Paulo Friedrich (middle). Photo: LWF/P. Cuyatti
In the face of myriad social crises, Lutherans as a Christian community can still say “we are not perfect” but also offer space for dialogue and nurturing a sense of being together in communion,” said IECLB President , Rev. Dr Nestor Paulo Friedrich (middle). Photo: LWF/P. Cuyatti
In the face of myriad social crises, Lutherans as a Christian community can still say “we are not perfect” but also offer space for dialogue and nurturing a sense of being together in communion,” said IECLB President , Rev. Dr Nestor Paulo Friedrich (middle). Photo: LWF/P. Cuyatti
Liberated by God’s grace to share the gospel, serve the needy
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1 Sep 2016
  • Communion
  • Theology
A Javanese traditional music band performs during a cultural evening of the LWF Pre-Assemblies for LAC and North America, in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo: LWF/P. Mumia
A Javanese traditional music band performs during a cultural evening of the LWF Pre-Assemblies for LAC and North America, in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo: LWF/P. Mumia
A Javanese traditional music band performs during a cultural evening of the LWF Pre-Assemblies for LAC and North America, in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo: LWF/P. Mumia
One melody together, different, coordinated instruments
news
2 Sep 2016
  • Communion
  • Governance
Addressing the root causes of poverty, marginalization and exclusion
news
31 Aug 2016
  • Communion
Meeting in Suriname is another opportunity for churches to affirm that the LWF communion is a big family. Here, a youth delegate at a LAC leadership conference in La Paz, Bolivia. Photo: LWF/Eugenio Albrecht Church
Meeting in Suriname is another opportunity for churches to affirm that the LWF communion is a big family. Here, a youth delegate at a LAC leadership conference in La Paz, Bolivia. Photo: LWF/Eugenio Albrecht Church
Meeting in Suriname is another opportunity for churches to affirm that the LWF communion is a big family. Here, a youth delegate at a LAC leadership conference in La Paz, Bolivia. Photo: LWF/Eugenio Albrecht Church
Lutheran church in Suriname hosts LWF Assembly preparations for the Americas
news
26 Aug 2016
  • Communion
Bishop Ben Chun Wa Chang, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong and Rev. Anne Burghardt, LWF study secretary for Ecumenical Relations, show the Chinese translation of the Reformation Anniversary booklets. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
Bishop Ben Chun Wa Chang, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong and Rev. Anne Burghardt, LWF study secretary for Ecumenical Relations, show the Chinese translation of the Reformation Anniversary booklets. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
Bishop Ben Chun Wa Chang, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong and Rev. Anne Burghardt, LWF study secretary for Ecumenical Relations, show the Chinese translation of the Reformation Anniversary booklets. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
What does it mean to be liberated by God's Grace?
news
19 Aug 2016
  • Communion
  • Churches
Pre-Assembly - Women
event
25 Aug 2016
  • Communion
  • Gender
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A symbolic moment during the 60th anniverary of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference, held in 2015. Photo: Photo: LWF/ Tsion Alemayehu
A symbolic moment during the 60th anniverary of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference, held in 2015. Photo: Photo: LWF/ Tsion Alemayehu
A symbolic moment during the 60th anniverary of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference, held in 2015. Photo: Photo: LWF/ Tsion Alemayehu
Pre-Assembly - Africa
event
25 Aug 2016
  • Communion
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Pracha Hutanuwatra, program director at the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, invited participants at the SDG forum in Bangkok to redefine what is considered important in life. Photo: LWF/A. Daníelsson
Pracha Hutanuwatra, program director at the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, invited participants at the SDG forum in Bangkok to redefine what is considered important in life. Photo: LWF/A. Daníelsson
Pracha Hutanuwatra, program director at the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, invited participants at the SDG forum in Bangkok to redefine what is considered important in life. Photo: LWF/A. Daníelsson
True diakonia means not leaving anyone behind
news
15 Aug 2016
  • Communion
  • Churches
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge said the Asia Pre-Assembly is an opportunity for church representatives to meet, share their work and exchange ideas. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge said the Asia Pre-Assembly is an opportunity for church representatives to meet, share their work and exchange ideas. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge said the Asia Pre-Assembly is an opportunity for church representatives to meet, share their work and exchange ideas. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
Where churches share their gifts, enrich each other and serve the world
news
17 Aug 2016
  • Communion
  • Churches