*UPDATE*
New Date
On 18 August 2020, the Executive Committee has decided to move the Assembly by one year to 5Ð10 July 2022. Indonesia will still be the host country; the Holy Stadium church in Semarang, Central Java, the place for the meeting.
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The pandemic has forced churches to find different ways to gather. “Urban churches do virtual services. We also encourage older members to watch the livestream. However, in smaller towns, the internet may not be reliable so we organize socially-distanced service with masks on and sanitizing stations,” said MZ Ichsanuddin from GITJ, MWC executive committee member.
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Assembly only circles back to the same continent every 25 years, so upon hearing that Indonesia would host the Assembly, she was already planning to come with her husband. “And then Liesa asked if I would like to organize the Global Church Village. I was immediately transported back to my experience in Calcutta, excited about bringing a miniature global village to life once more! I’m thankful for the opportunity to contribute,” Jessica Mondal says.
The Global Church Village will be a celebration of what each Anabaptist culture represents, and will be available to virtual participants.
- Each continent will have a booth to host activities, display photos or videos of their churches, and share their perspective
- A stage will host a multitude of cultural performances
- A storytelling booth will host people who want to share their unique faith journeys
- Everyone will also be able to participate in a mural or collaborative art project
Indonesia as the host will be given its own space to showcase their diversity. “Here, all Assembly participants can learn a little something about other cultures and churches. It will be a multisensory experience: people can taste, dance, sing, watch, listen, feel, and interact with each other!” Jessica Mondal says.
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Assembly Gathered daily themes
- Tuesday (opening): Following Jesus together across barriers
- Wednesday: following Jesus, learning together
- Thursday: following Jesus, living together
- Friday: following Jesus, caring together
- Saturday: following Jesus, celebrating together
- Sunday (closing): following Jesus together
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Latest Update on Assembly on-site
MWC Assembly in Indonesia is welcoming 700 on-site participants with the option of additional Indonesian guests at the opening and closing services based on local government guidelines.
The Assembly will take place in Salatiga, Central Java. Lodging will be possible in the hotels at the Assembly site. Some parts of the program will be streamed from satellite locations and held online for participants to get to know more about Indonesia. Global Youth Summit (GYS) participation will be limited to a maximum of 120 participants, including official delegates from each church, and will not have a virtual component.
Assembly Gathered daily themes
- Tuesday (opening): Following Jesus together across barriers
- Wednesday: following Jesus, learning together
- Thursday: following Jesus, living together
- Friday: following Jesus, caring together
- Saturday: following Jesus, celebrating together
- Sunday (closing): following Jesus together
For more information and updates, please visit the A17 event website.
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Join the MWC Assembly Online!
Host a “watch party” with your congregation, family or friends.
Register to enter Assembly Hub:
- access live streams of the daily plenaries sessions,
- participate in hybrid and online workshops and discussions,
- follow Assembly on-site through vlogs,
- participate in mixed online and on-site small groups.
Recorded sessions will stay in the Assembly Hub until 30 September 2022, so you can re-visit the sessions at another time.
The Hub is a virtual platform where people can participate in different spaces that enrich the virtual experience.
Carried by the love of God
“When Jesus came to the world he loved everyone. We are all created in one image, so we need to treat everyone as children of God. When people take their MWC bags with them, they will be able to remember who the people were that made the bags, and that they are beloved by God,” says Pastor Yeanny. Even if you aren’t able to attend Assembly in person, you can find these bags available as souvenirs in the near future.
For more information and updates, please visit the registration site: indonesia2022.mwc-cmm.org
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Videos below
GKMI Brangkongan, Central Java
The Brangkongan congregation is a Mennonite church situated near a peaceful resort town, Salatiga. When you get a chance to visit them next year, enjoy the countryside feel and the hospitality of its people. They will surely treat you as their own family members, doesn’t matter where you come from!
GITJ Donorojo, Jepara, Central Java
Jepara is one incredible option for Assembly Scattered, Indonesia, in 2022! Visit Jepara’s Troso Tenun to see textile making with traditional tools – sculpture and woodcarving workshop in Mulyoharjo – Sejuta Akar Lake to see a rubber tree which is hundreds of years old and a lake that provides irrigation for nearby rice fields – GITJ Donorojo, one of the oldest churches (built in 1934) from the Dutch occupation era in Jepara regency – Desa Tempur, a harmonious community with a church (GITJ) and a mosque standing face to face – stay in a beautiful hotel (Sekuro Village Resort) – relax on the white sand beach in Bondo.
GITJ Kaligarang, Central Java
Mr. Kartopon & Mrs. Ngadirah were the first Christians in Kaligarang. Their faith led to the founding of the GITJ Kaligarang congregation. Many believers in the area have relatives attending the church. But in Christ, we are all family! GITJ Kaligarang is looking forward to welcoming brothers and sisters in Christ from all over the world, at Indonesia 2022!
GKMI Srumbung Gunung, Central Java
What GKMI Srumbung Gunung practices is the very Indonesian way of relating to people of other faiths. Come here and see yourself how this one rural anabaptist congregation is indeed a valuable part of the local community!
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TourMagination: Historian and former Hesston College professor John Sharp will lead the 15-day Celebrate 500: Classic Anabaptist Heritage Tour, May 19 – June 3, 2025
TourMagination: Dutch Mennonite Ayold Fanoy will lead the 15-day Celebrate 500: Anabaptist Story in Europe Tour, May 19 – June 2, 2025
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TourMagination: Eastern Mennonite University
ÒSwiss Mennonites + Swiss AlpsÓ 9-Day Tour hosted by Pastor Weldon Martens, Newton, Kansas (USA). The highlight will be Commemorating 500 Years of Anabaptism in Zurich on May 29, 2025 and several days touring in the scenic Swiss Alps. Information at www.tourwithweldon.com To join the ÒInterested ListÓ contact Weldon Martens at weldon.martens@gmail.com / 402-202-9276.
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This workshop presents the Anabaptist Mennonite Scholars Network (AMSN) as a resource for MWC members doing advanced academic research in theology, religious studies, history, sociology, anthropology, and other disciplines. After an introduction to the AMSN, a panel of international scholars will discuss their research and how it connects with regional and global Mennonite churches.
Presenters: Kyle Gingerich Hiebert is director of Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre. He is a member of Breslau Mennonite Church (MC Canada). Jamie Pitts is associate professor of Anabaptist Studies at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (Elkhart, IN) and director of Institute of Mennonite Studies. He is a member at Hively Ave. Mennonite Church (MC USA).
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Indonesia 2022 – songs
International Songbook
Cancionero Internacional
Recueil International de ChantsMennonite World Conference Assembly
Asamblea del Congreso Mundial Menonita
Rassemblement de la Conference Mondiale MennoniteCentral Java, Indonesia
5-10 July 2022African Songs
Akekho ofana Ewe Thina Geta, Geta Kwake Yesu Nasimama Siyahamba Somlandela Way Maker We, Your People, Sing Your Praises Asia and the Pacific Songs
European Songs
Be Thou my vision Here I am to Worship Holy God We Praise Thy Name In The Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful Praise I will Praise You Lord Latin America Songs
Alabar Cantai ao Senhor TuÌ estaÌs aquiÌ TuÌ eres todopoderoso North America Songs
Father God You are holy Praise God from whom all blessings flow Total Praise True Evangelical Faith You’re Not Alone Akekho ofana / Hakuna wakaita / There’s no one in this world like Jesus / Tak ada yang seperti Yesus -
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Creation Care and MWC Responding as a Global Church (Creation Care Task Force) Declaration of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples – I (Peace) Declaration of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples – II (Peace) Global Church Sharing Fund (Deacons) Introduction to the Global Anabaptist Peace Network (Peace, GAPN) MWC and Political Advocacy (Peace) Responding to Climate Crisis as a Missional Responsibility (Peace) The Coronavirus Task Force (Deacons) English workshops
Spanish workshops
French workshops
German workshops
Indonesian workshops
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Assembly Gathered Indonesia 2022
- Opening Ceremony & Worship: 5 July 2022
- Learning Together – Morning Plenary: 6 July 2022
- Learning Together – Evening Plenary: 6 July 2022
- Living Together – Morning Plenary: 7 July 2022
- Living Together – Evening Plenary: 7 July 2022
- Caring Together – Morning Plenary: 8 July 2022
- Caring Together – Evening Plenary: 8 July 2022
- Celebrating Together – Morning Plenary: 9 July 2022
- Celebrating Together – Evening Plenary 9 July 2022
- Following Together – Closing Service 10 July 2022
Opening Ceremony & Worship: 5 July 2022
Assembly Gathered: opening
Following Jesus together across barriers
5 July 2022
North America focus- Master of ceremonies: Lisa Carr-Pries, Canada
- Scripture (Mark 7:24-30): Elvin Floyd Sieber, Argentina
- Music: Affettuoso Mennonite Ethnic Ensemble (Indonesian music and dance), Jakarta Praise Community Church (JKI worship band)
- Special focus: Banner procession
- Plenary speaker: Tim Geddert, USA
Sekolah Tinggi Theologia Sangkakala (STT) is a Bible college run by JKI. This open-air venue hosted morning and evening sessions for on-site Assembly attendees.
Songs:
- Dhuh pangeran / O Prince of Peace
- Cantai ao Senhor / Oh Sing to the Lord / Cantad al Senor / Pujilah Tuhan
- How great thou art / Betapa MuliaMu / Senor mi Dios / Wie Gross bist Du / Dieu Tout-puissant
- Ehane he’ama / Father God, you are holy
- True Evangelical Faith
- You’re not alone
- Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Learning Together – Morning Plenary: 6 July 2022
Assembly Gathered: Wednesday morning
Following Jesus Ð learning together
6 July 2022Master of ceremonies: Daniel Talenta Tobing, Indonesia
Prayer & reflection: Sophia Mons, Netherlands
Testimony: Faith Abe Tanaya, JKI, Indonesia
Music: GKMI Salatiga, ÒStomp des coliersÓ by LightClubberZ, France
Plenary speakers: Larissa Swartz (YABs Committee Ð North America), USA Anne-Cathy Graber (Faith & Life Commission), France
Learning Together – Evening Plenary: 6 July 2022
Assembly Gathered: Following Jesus Ð learning together
6 July 2022Master of ceremonies: Danang Kristiawan, Indonesia
Prayers: Indah Seftyaningrum, Indonesia; H. N. Widi Susabda, Indonesia
Reflection: Hani Yopita Setiawan
Testimony & prayer: Jos Arrais, Portugal (Video from Ukraine)
Scripture (Matthew 7:24-27): Malin Voth, USA
Music: Congdut GITJ Jepara feat Islamic Sufi’s Community
Special focus: Global Youth Summit, Galle Oesch, France
Speaker: Salom Haldemann, France (presented by Anne Hansen, Germany)GITJ Jepara is located in a regional city known for woodcarving and proximity to beaches. The congregation is active in preservation of Javanese language and culture and in interfaith relations with a nearby Sufi school.
Living Together – Morning Plenary: 7 July 2022
Assembly Gathered: Following Jesus â living together
7 July 2022Master of ceremonies: Daniel Talenta Tobing, Indonesia
Prayer and reflection: Kkotip Bae, South Korea
Testimony: Didik Hartono, GKMI Winong Pati, GKMI Interfaith Peacebuilding, Indonesia
Music: ÒWhere is the loveÓ by LightClubberZ
Speakers: Ebenezer Mondez, Philippines, YABs, Adriana Belinda Rodrguez Velsquez, Honduras, Peace Commission
Living Together – Evening Plenary: 7 July 2022
Assembly Gathered: Following Jesus Ð learning together
6 July 2022Prayers: Esterningsih Djiartono, Indonesia
Reflection: Esterningsih Djiartono, Indonesia; Sadanand Hembrom, Nepal
Testimony: Vikal P. Rao, India
Scripture (2 Corinthians 4:1-17): Sadanand Hembrom
Music: Mennonite Keroncong Solo
Special focus: Lord’s Supper
Speaker: Jeremiah Choi (representing Peace Commission), Hong KongAs the only Mennonite church in the city, GKMI Solo plays an important role as a peacebuilder, especially fostering good relationships between Muslim leaders and Christians.
Caring Together – Morning Plenary: 8 July 2022
Assembly Gathered: Friday morning
Following Jesus Ð caring together
8 July 2022
Latin America focusMaster of ceremonies: Daniel Talenta Tobing, Indonesia
Prayers: Valentina Kunze, Uruguay
Reflection: Juan Manuel Guevara, Colombia
Testimony: Stefani Dimu, Love Sumba, Indonesia
Music: JC Band; ÒDanse de la creationÓ by LightClubberZ, France
Plenary speakers: Oscar Surez (YABs Committee Ð Latin America), Colombia, Jos Rutilio Rivas Dominguez (Mission Commission), Colombia
Caring Together – Evening Plenary: 8 July 2022
Assembly Gathered: Friday evening
Following Jesus Ð caring together
8 July 2022
Latin America focusMaster of ceremonies: Penta Kostafani
Prayers: Jeanette Bissoon
Reflection: Tri Atmono, IndonesiaTestimony: Willi Hugo Perez, Guatemala
(presented by Bruce Campbell-Janz, USA)
Scripture: Angie Tatiana Morales Florido, Colombia
Music: Edy Kristanto and children on angklung and gamelan
Special focus: Introducing the new president
Plenary speaker: Cindy Alpzar Alpzar (representing the Mission Commission), Costa RicaGITJ Margokerto is one of the first Mennonite churches in the Muria area. It has a strong standing in the community.
Voiceover in French:
“The dance of creationÓ
Among all the planets of the universe, only one is capable of supporting life. Some call it the miracle planet.
And almost 5 billion years ago, a gigantic asteroid crashed into the Earth, tilting it at an exact angle of 23° and a half to the sun. Accident or miracle?
It was this providential tilt, this little helping hand from the universe that changed everything and created the seasons, climatic extremes, heat, cold and these magnificent landscapes.
Ideal conditions for life on earth.
And God saw that it was good.
Celebrating Together – Morning Plenary: 9 July 2022
Assembly Gathered: Saturday morning
Following Jesus Ð celebrating together
9 July 2022
Africa focusMaster of ceremonies: Daniel Talenta Tobing, Indonesia
Prayer & reflection: Isaac Gborbitey, Ghana
Music: JKI Ayem Tentrem, JKI Ungaran; ÒConvergeÓ by LightClubberZ, France; Indonesian women’s choir
Plenary speakers:
Makadunyiswe Doublejoy Ngulube (YABs Committee Ð Africa), Zimbabwe
Jürg Bräker (Deacons Commission), Switzerland
Tigist Tesfaye (Deacons Commission), Ethiopia
Celebrating Together – Evening Plenary 9 July 2022
Assembly Gathered: Saturday evening
Following Jesus Ð celebrating together
9 July 2022
Africa focusMaster of ceremonies: David Meijanto, Indonesia
Reflection: Ngire Jonah, Uganda
Testimony: Desalegn Abebe, Ethiopia
Scripture (2 Corinthians 5:17-21): Nontokozo Moyo, Zimbabwe
Special focus: Introducing the next Assembly host: Ethiopia; Desalegn Abebe, Meserete Kristos Church
Speaker: Barbara Nkala (representing the Deacons Commission), ZimbabweJKI Ungaran initiated a youth conference called Unlimited Fire which draws thousands of young people from many denominations in Indonesian.
Following Together – Closing Service 10 July 2022
Assembly Gathered: closing
Following Jesus together
10 July 2022Master of ceremonies: Lydia Adi & Anton Sidharta, Indonesia
Renewal 2023: John Roth, USA; Christen Kong, Canada
Testimony: Rebeca Gonzlez Torres, Mexico
Scripture (Ruth 1:15-22): Felix Perez Diener, USA
Music: Gamelan Ansambel, GKMI Lamper Mijen
Special focus: Presentation from children’s and youth programs: Jennifer McWilliams, Canada, and Jardely Martnez, Colombia
Speaker: Nindyo Sasangko, IndonesiaJKI Holy Stadium can seat 12â¯000 people. This JKI congregation has social ministries serving their neighbouring community. During the pandemic, they worked with local government to host a vaccine clinic for thousands.
The interpretation does not constitute a definitive record of proceedings. The simultaneous interpretation of Mennonite World Conference meetings and events facilitates communication among the participants in the meeting. It does not constitute an official record of proceedings. Where there is any difference between the simultaneous interpretation and the original speech (or the written translation of the speech), the original speech (or the written translation) takes precedence
