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![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Namibian Makalani nuts, traditionally made from dried fruits of a Palm tree. Here, engraved with the words "Liberated by God's Grace", the theme of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000rIMhhQgQqhs/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000rIMhhQgQqhs.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Opening worship of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00003y85T2DjYZc/fill=/fit=250x250/I00003y85T2DjYZc.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000AVQ8IOOkleE/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000AVQ8IOOkleE.jpg)
![13 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Morning worship at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, on the theme of "Human Beings - Not for Sale", illustrated by people bearing chains, enacted by Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00009ZzaXsQp3Xk/fill=/fit=250x250/I00009ZzaXsQp3Xk.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000_bLIUgo08Ac/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000_bLIUgo08Ac.jpg)
![11 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Morning worship at the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000KiMpeXcHoRA/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000KiMpeXcHoRA.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000DClVucsqc2M/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000DClVucsqc2M.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000sW9ZtSQ.wVI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000sW9ZtSQ.wVI.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Morning prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000AemoIWKeqK0/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000AemoIWKeqK0.jpg)
![12 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000AkTDtjBPAyI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000AkTDtjBPAyI.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00009M.X290rfFU/fill=/fit=250x250/I00009M.X290rfFU.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000KBUYYe8egxs/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000KBUYYe8egxs.jpg)
![16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Outgoing Lutheran World Federation president bishop Munib Younan from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land receives Holy Communion. Reaching the end of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, Church of Sweden Archbishop Rev. Dr Antje Jackelén presided over the Eucharist at closing worship. As the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation is coming to an end, a closing worship service celebrates the LWF Communion and a successful Assembly, and installing the newly elected LWF Council and President. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000aGnbEtE8e8U/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000aGnbEtE8e8U.jpg)
![16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Sharing a moment of prayer at the closing worship of the Lutheran World Federation's 12th Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia, youth delegates led new LWF Council members to the centre of the worship space, to install them in their new capacities. As the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation is coming to an end, a closing worship service celebrates the LWF Communion and a successful Assembly, and installing the newly elected LWF Council and President. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000E7Q0Aq_oxZY/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000E7Q0Aq_oxZY.jpg)
![15 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000UizHU7iFzW0/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000UizHU7iFzW0.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000TyjevkRoolU/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000TyjevkRoolU.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Morning prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000pxUlq4n.GRM/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000pxUlq4n.GRM.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Opening worship of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I000047OJnRbVqWw/fill=/fit=250x250/I000047OJnRbVqWw.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Opening worship of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000InttoAd__pI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000InttoAd__pI.jpg)
![9 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Participants arriving for the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, which gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000uVpiPPNLvtA/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000uVpiPPNLvtA.jpg)
![8 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Preparing for the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, which will gather in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00009aVhayov9Ww/fill=/fit=250x250/I00009aVhayov9Ww.jpg)
![8 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Preparing for the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, which will gather in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000MuurIghGCs8/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000MuurIghGCs8.jpg)
![13 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Morning worship at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, on the theme of "Human Beings - Not for Sale", illustrated by people bearing chains, enacted by Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000gWXjkJUC9Xw/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000gWXjkJUC9Xw.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000yqanWZrLMBQ/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000yqanWZrLMBQ.jpg)
![11 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Dance act during morning worship at the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, by Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000uWsVMkPzENY/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000uWsVMkPzENY.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Behind the scenes at the Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000d8qlBDcw7lI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000d8qlBDcw7lI.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. At the beginning of the worship, confirmation students from Namibian churches formed the Luther Rose, through a tailor-made choreography, wearing capes in various colours. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Iq9KkwloN3g/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000Iq9KkwloN3g.jpg)
![13 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Morning worship at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, on the theme of "Human Beings - Not for Sale", illustrated by people bearing chains, enacted by Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000TAxRgcgW3HY/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000TAxRgcgW3HY.jpg)
![12 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000b._zfLwsUQg/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000b._zfLwsUQg.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Namibian Makalani nuts, traditionally made from dried fruits of a Palm tree. Here, engraved with the words "Liberated by God's Grace", the theme of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000J88GFy9bwoQ/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000J88GFy9bwoQ.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: The Salvadoran cross, designed for the joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration of the Reformation in October 2016, has made the journey to Namibia, in time for the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000.q2IkMdmPUc/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000.q2IkMdmPUc.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. At the beginning of the worship, confirmation students from Namibian churches formed the Luther Rose, through a tailor-made choreography, wearing capes in various colours. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000AK_SOiBlSDE/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000AK_SOiBlSDE.jpg)
![9 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Rooftop at the Arebbusch Travel Lodge in Windhoek, Namibia. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00008TmYj7vjKNw/fill=/fit=250x250/I00008TmYj7vjKNw.jpg)
![8 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: In the evening of 8 May, participants of the Women's pre-assembly arrived for the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, which will gather in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000US_kexCGy14/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000US_kexCGy14.jpg)
![8 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Preparing for the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, which will gather in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000dM4OP0hmRGI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000dM4OP0hmRGI.jpg)
![8 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Flower beds at the Arebbusch Travel Lodge in Windhoek, Namibia. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000dz4VipzTxZA/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000dz4VipzTxZA.jpg)
![8 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Preparing for the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, which will gather in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000KHNxtS6vCrM/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000KHNxtS6vCrM.jpg)
![12 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000tNCQnpqWb9Q/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000tNCQnpqWb9Q.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. At the beginning of the worship, confirmation students from Namibian churches formed the Luther Rose, through a tailor-made choreography, wearing capes in various colours. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000.nKLuHriENI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000.nKLuHriENI.jpg)
![13 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Morning worship at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, on the theme of "Human Beings - Not for Sale", illustrated by people bearing chains, enacted by Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000cj8ifs7rz64/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000cj8ifs7rz64.jpg)
![16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Exit procession at morning worship at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000aBQt6uu5q1E/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000aBQt6uu5q1E.jpg)
![15 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama, give life to evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000h96vg4d8G0A/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000h96vg4d8G0A.jpg)
![15 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Youth delegates wear thought-provoking signs to mark the theme "Creation - Not for Sale", at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000jAI6hLaNq4g/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000jAI6hLaNq4g.jpg)
![15 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama, give life to evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I000095VIcPiWFrk/fill=/fit=250x250/I000095VIcPiWFrk.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Lutheran World Federation president-elect, Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus from the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria distributes wine, as thousands of Lutherans and guests gather for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000E8eEhnQilY8/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000E8eEhnQilY8.jpg)
![15 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama, give life to evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000I3uAxbH4lEE/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000I3uAxbH4lEE.jpg)
![16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Reaching the end of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, Church of Sweden Archbishop Rev. Dr Antje Jackelén presided over the Eucharist at closing worship. As the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation is coming to an end, a closing worship service celebrates the LWF Communion and a successful Assembly, and installing the newly elected LWF Council and President. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00008i3gch5FoXI/fill=/fit=250x250/I00008i3gch5FoXI.jpg)
![16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Delegates from the Youth Pre-Assembly sing a song they've written for the LWF Twelfth Assembly, to send the Federation into a hopeful future. As the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation is coming to an end, a closing worship service celebrates the LWF Communion and a successful Assembly, and installing the newly elected LWF Council and President. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000O3dQBkaMCoM/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000O3dQBkaMCoM.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. At the beginning of the worship, confirmation students from Namibian churches formed the Luther Rose, through a tailor-made choreography, wearing capes in various colours. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000oUrOVetuxtI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000oUrOVetuxtI.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000J4.8GCIcpf8/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000J4.8GCIcpf8.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000OrSBxa3EWFY/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000OrSBxa3EWFY.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000I7St78mzw6s/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000I7St78mzw6s.jpg)
![16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Sharing a moment of prayer at the closing worship of the Lutheran World Federation's 12th Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia, youth delegates led new LWF Council members to the centre of the worship space, to install them in their new capacities. As the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation is coming to an end, a closing worship service celebrates the LWF Communion and a successful Assembly, and installing the newly elected LWF Council and President. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000spX9i.RaTlc/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000spX9i.RaTlc.jpg)
![16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Church of Sweden Archbishop Antje Jackelén received Holy Communion. As the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation is coming to an end, a closing worship service celebrates the LWF Communion and a successful Assembly, and installing the newly elected LWF Council and President. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Q7Q736P0SXg/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000Q7Q736P0SXg.jpg)
![15 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000v_lKJvVYtzc/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000v_lKJvVYtzc.jpg)
![15 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama, give life to evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00004bfrYsWodZc/fill=/fit=250x250/I00004bfrYsWodZc.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000wo1GH._0CnU/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000wo1GH._0CnU.jpg)
![13 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Morning worship at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, on the theme of "Human Beings - Not for Sale", illustrated by people bearing chains, enacted by Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000k4P6JYW7eXE/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000k4P6JYW7eXE.jpg)
![15 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Morning worship at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly on the theme of "Creation - Not for Sale". The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000IKja_kZ_fUc/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000IKja_kZ_fUc.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Gideon is one of many Namibian confirmation students participating as thousands of Lutherans and guests gather for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. At the end of the worship, confirmation students from Namibian churches formed a "modern Luther Rose", resembling the logo of the Lutheran World Federation, through a tailor-made choreography, wearing capes in various colours. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000SBBN.Exrwt0/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000SBBN.Exrwt0.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. At the end of the worship, confirmation students from Namibian churches formed a "modern Luther Rose", resembling the logo of the Lutheran World Federation, through a tailor-made choreography, wearing capes in various colours. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000hia0cydVPF4/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000hia0cydVPF4.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Bishop Ernst Gamxamub from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia distributing Holy Communion at the opening worship of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000XcakVyfGIfw/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000XcakVyfGIfw.jpg)
![8 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Preparing for the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, which will gather in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000yDDLszbId1k/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000yDDLszbId1k.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Music brings life to morning prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. Here, Karin Runow playing the accordion. The Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Bcx87xhs5cQ/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000Bcx87xhs5cQ.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Procession at the opening worship of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000ehA0VWJotpk/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000ehA0VWJotpk.jpg)
![8 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Preparing for the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, which will gather in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000P8Ln0MjcMf0/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000P8Ln0MjcMf0.jpg)
![12 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000_016DqXjKuk/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000_016DqXjKuk.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. At the beginning of the worship, confirmation students from Namibian churches formed the Luther Rose, through a tailor-made choreography, wearing capes in various colours. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000kMJwTb3Zsts/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000kMJwTb3Zsts.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. At the beginning of the worship, confirmation students from Namibian churches formed the Luther Rose, through a tailor-made choreography, wearing capes in various colours. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000FDdxlgaGHNM/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000FDdxlgaGHNM.jpg)
![13 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Morning worship at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, on the theme of "Human Beings - Not for Sale", illustrated by people bearing chains, enacted by Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000WAN2BnHF9OM/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000WAN2BnHF9OM.jpg)
![13 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Morning worship at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, on the theme of "Human Beings - Not for Sale", illustrated by people bearing chains, enacted by Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000NuzZIZw4wMA/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000NuzZIZw4wMA.jpg)
![11 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Evening prayer service at the Lutheran World Federations Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00003.qU4GBLFcg/fill=/fit=250x250/I00003.qU4GBLFcg.jpg)
![11 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Morning worship at the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000PxGlR7C4Is4/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000PxGlR7C4Is4.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000EVIUNym5ZLo/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000EVIUNym5ZLo.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000XoAu9A1HIjQ/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000XoAu9A1HIjQ.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Y_jQu02r.fI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000Y_jQu02r.fI.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. At the end of the worship, confirmation students from Namibian churches formed a "modern Luther Rose", resembling the logo of the Lutheran World Federation, through a tailor-made choreography, wearing capes in various colours. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00001G77AU2_pkY/fill=/fit=250x250/I00001G77AU2_pkY.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Lutheran World Federation president-elect, Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus from the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria distributes wine, as thousands of Lutherans and guests gather for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000J9tWZnhG3Z4/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000J9tWZnhG3Z4.jpg)
![15 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000sytY6dTOOcA/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000sytY6dTOOcA.jpg)
![16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Reaching the end of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, Church of Sweden Archbishop Rev. Dr Antje Jackelén presided over the Eucharist at closing worship. As the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation is coming to an end, a closing worship service celebrates the LWF Communion and a successful Assembly, and installing the newly elected LWF Council and President. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00009Ars_LZJdJI/fill=/fit=250x250/I00009Ars_LZJdJI.jpg)
![16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Sharing a moment of prayer at the closing worship of the Lutheran World Federation's 12th Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia, youth delegates led new LWF Council members to the centre of the worship space, to install them in their new capacities. As the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation is coming to an end, a closing worship service celebrates the LWF Communion and a successful Assembly, and installing the newly elected LWF Council and President. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000xUCTpzkXLR4/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000xUCTpzkXLR4.jpg)
![16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: As the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation is coming to an end, a closing worship service celebrates the LWF Communion and a successful Assembly, and installing the newly elected LWF Council and President. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000M29q53nMpU0/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000M29q53nMpU0.jpg)
![16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: As the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation is coming to an end, a closing worship service celebrates the LWF Communion and a successful Assembly, and installing the newly elected LWF Council and President. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Hj.1BwiHIjM/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000Hj.1BwiHIjM.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000dNrk_MrmOBc/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000dNrk_MrmOBc.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000V07gJxWKEJ8/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000V07gJxWKEJ8.jpg)
![11 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Dance act during morning worship at the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, by Namibian dancers from the College of the Arts (COTA) in Windhoek, under direction of David Ndjavera and through choreography by Trixie Munyama. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000ckhnuCBFI3s/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000ckhnuCBFI3s.jpg)
![16 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Presiding bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America receives Holy Communion. As the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation is coming to an end, a closing worship service celebrates the LWF Communion and a successful Assembly, and installing the newly elected LWF Council and President. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000fhdx6sBW8iA/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000fhdx6sBW8iA.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000fsNUvigPhYg/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000fsNUvigPhYg.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. At the beginning of the worship, confirmation students from Namibian churches formed the Luther Rose, through a tailor-made choreography, wearing capes in various colours. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000PFV06dl44.M/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000PFV06dl44.M.jpg)
![11 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Erwin Eichab carves Makalani necklaces from the fruits of a palm tree, in the Omatala, an open space at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly, for exhibitions, workshops, and informal encounters. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000ectJ8vDM7L8/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000ectJ8vDM7L8.jpg)
![12 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000ZpSUhhzn9Hs/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000ZpSUhhzn9Hs.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000kIlMt_49rqc/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000kIlMt_49rqc.jpg)
![14 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Thousands of Lutherans and guests gathered for a festival of worship, witness and song and word and sacrament in Sam Nujoma Stadium on Sunday, May 14th to mark commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. At the end of the worship, confirmation students from Namibian churches formed a "modern Luther Rose", resembling the logo of the Lutheran World Federation, through a tailor-made choreography, wearing capes in various colours. Marking the Reformation as global citizen, the worship event drew music, stories, and leadership from the churches of every continent. The service formed a high point of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00003KHESYR3dQo/fill=/fit=250x250/I00003KHESYR3dQo.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: At the Arebbusch Travel Lodge in Windhoek, Namibia. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000pRltdu74B9c/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000pRltdu74B9c.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Cross at the opening worship of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00004kLXm.TMsCo/fill=/fit=250x250/I00004kLXm.TMsCo.jpg)
![10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Opening worship of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000BFilmbdLJTw/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000BFilmbdLJTw.jpg)
![9 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Rev. Dr Martin Junge, preparing for the LWF Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000lvKzCTIhH6M/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000lvKzCTIhH6M.jpg)
![8 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: In the evening of 8 May, participants of the Women's pre-assembly arrived for the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, which will gather in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000ZBl8ZlcW7l8/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000ZBl8ZlcW7l8.jpg)
![8 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Preparing for the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, which will gather in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000m4hajl49r5E/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000m4hajl49r5E.jpg)
![12 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Evening prayers at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017, under the theme "Liberated by God's Grace", bringing together some 800 delegates and participants from 145 member churches in 98 countries. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000RuVA.M5NZ98/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000RuVA.M5NZ98.jpg)