Arise and Shine for the Glory of God is Upon You

Save the Date: 25th-29th August 2026 - Auckland, New Zealand

The theme for the 15th World Assembly, 2026, of the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women Assembly is “Arise and Shine for the Glory of God is Upon You” and is taken from Isaiah 60:1 (“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”)

The 15th World Assembly will be held at the Due Drop Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand.

Registration for the 15th World Assembly is now OPEN:

Register for Assembly

If you will be a voting delegate at the 15th World Assembly, the registration process is slightly different and you should not register with the regular link. Click here for more information on how to register as a voting delegate:

Voting Delegate Registration

For more information on the draft programme for the next World Assembly:

15th World Assembly Programme

For more information on the registration process:

15th World Assembly Registration
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