15th World Assembly, 2026

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.

Full Registration as well as Day Registration for the 15th World Assembly is OPEN:

Register for Assembly

Link to our Know Before You Go document, which will be periodically updated with helpful information:

Know Before You Go

For the programme for the next World Assembly:

15th World Assembly Programme

For more information on workshops:

15th World Assembly Workshops

For the Assembly theme song:

15th World Assembly Theme Song

Guidance for those praying for the World Assembly:

15th World Assembly Prayer Points

Important Announcements

Arrival in Auckland:
By now everyone arriving in Auckland on 24th August will have completed a survey about your arrival and departure times which was sent to you by Travelink.  You will also have received an email from Travelink, with ‘Know Before You Go‘ information.  Along with lots of helpful information (about weather, plugs, etc), this also contains details about what to do when you arrive in Auckland airport, who will be meeting you, and the shuttle buses to take you to your hotels.  This has all been organised for you by Travelink and there will be local women at the airport to meet and greet you.  You do not need to send your travel itinerary to either Wanda (Assembly Registrar) or Louise (World Secretary).  
Traveller Declaration:
Don’t forget that we ALL have to complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration. You can do this here https://www.travellerdeclaration.govt.nz/ or on the NZTD App.  EVERYONE MUST COMPLETE THIS.  The earliest you can submit the declaration is 24 hours before you travel.  The latest you can submit it is before you reach passport control upon your arrival in New Zealand.
Transport:
Those of you arriving on 24th August, who booked your accommodation with Travelink through the Registration Site, will have received an email asking for your arrival and departure times. Please do not worry, more information will follow from Travelink about the shuttle bus services between the airport and the hotels.  Members of the Local Arrangements Committee will be at the airport to meet as many of you as possible and help direct you to the shuttle buses.
Dress Code:
Lots of you are asking about a dress code at the opening and closing services.  It is entirely up to you what you wear.  You may decide in your Units to wear your national costume; or you may decide in your Areas that you will all wear the same colour or outfits made from the same fabric.  There is no formal dress code.
Thursdays in Black:
Do not forget that we will all be wearing black on Thursday 27th August, and to bring black clothing with you.
Money:
Obviously the local currency in New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar.  However, you may wish to bring some US dollars with you as well to spend in the Assembly Marketplace.  Many of you are bringing goods from your own countries to sell and, no doubt, the prices will be in US dollars.
Day Registration:
Day registration for Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th and Friday 28th August is now open.  Anyone wishing to register for one or more of those days may do so by clicking on this link – Home – WFMUCW 15th World Assembly  The cost for each day is US $300 which includes lunch and dinner.
Opening & Closing Services:
The Opening Service which starts at 7:30pm on Tuesday 25th August is open to anyone who wishes to attend.  We are aware that family and friends accompanying some of our registrants may wish to experience the local culture at the opening service.  The Closing Service on Saturday 29th August, which starts at 7:00pm, is also open to anyone wishing to attend.  This will allow family and friends of the newly elected World and Area Officers to attend their Installation and share in Holy Communion.   Please note this does not include dinner on either of these days.
Area Banners:
There will be a procession of Area Banners at the start of the Opening Ceremony on Tuesday 25 August.  All Area Presidents and Area Vice-Presidents are asked to bring their Area Banners with them to New Zealand and join in this procession.  The Area Banners will be displayed in the main meeting room throughout the Assembly.  Please include a pole and cord to enable your Area Banner to be hung from a stand.
Unit Banners:
Units may bring a Unit Banner if you wish.  If you do not have a Unit Banner, you may bring a flag.  Please note each Unit should only bring one of these – either a flag or a banner, not both.  These will be displayed around the walls of our main meeting room throughout the Assembly.  There will NOT be a procession of Unit Banners/flags.  The recommended maximum size for Unit Banners is 90cms x 60cms or 3 feet by 2 feet.
Marketplace:
Many Units have already reserved marketplace tables.  Please ensure that you have checked the regulations on the NZ Government website – Bringing Goods into New Zealand
If anyone who has already registered now wishes to book a table in the Marketplace, you must contact Travelink and ask them to add the table to your registration – wfmucw@travelink.com
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