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.

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

For more information on workshops:

15th World Assembly Workshops
Important Announcements
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
Visa Applications:
The last date by which you should apply for your Visitor Visa to New Zealand is 25 July 2026.  After that date, Immigration New Zealand cannot guarantee that the application would be processed in time for the start of the World Assembly.
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