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MENNONITE WORLD CONFERENCE 2028

Worship. Belong. Walk Together.

Join a once-in-six-years global Assembly where faith, fellowship, learning, and cultural exchange come alive in Arusha.

June 4–22, 2028 Arusha, Tanzania
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KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHT

Grow Through Global Teaching and Shared Wisdom

Assembly 2028 brings together voices from a worldwide Anabaptist communion spanning 110 member churches in 61 countries. Expect worship, workshops, panels, and interchurch conversations that offer practical ministry insight, fresh global perspectives, and encouragement you can carry home to your congregation.

Assembly Worship & Teaching

Biblically grounded messages shaped by a truly global church family.

Interactive Workshops

Hands-on sessions on discipleship, peace, mission, and church life.

Multilingual Dialogue

Meaningful exchange across English, Spanish, French, and many lived contexts.

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CONNECTIONS THAT MATTER

Meet the Worldwide Family of Faith

This is more than attendance; it is belonging. You will meet pastors, young adults, church leaders, delegates, musicians, peacemakers, and members from across continents—forming friendships and ministry relationships that continue long after the Assembly ends.

110 Member Churches
61 Countries
1.44M Baptized Believers Represented
Pastors Delegates Young Adults Peacebuilders Mission Leaders Worship Teams
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DISCOVERY & EXCHANGE

Discover the Breadth of God’s Work Worldwide

Encounter stories, ministries, cultures, and perspectives that expand your understanding of the global church and renew your hope for shared witness.

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Global Worship Expression

Experience music, prayer, and testimony shaped by many cultures yet united in Christ.

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Fresh Ministry Insight

Learn how churches across the world live out discipleship, reconciliation, and mission.

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Unexpected Fellowship

Discover joy-filled moments of friendship through cultural exchange, shared meals, and community activities.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Many Pathways Into the Assembly Experience

Whether you come for worship, youth connection, theological reflection, or cross-cultural fellowship, the Assembly offers rich ways to participate.

Faith & Life

Biblical teaching, theology, and discipleship for today’s church.

Peace & Reconciliation

Explore the Anabaptist witness of peace in a divided world.

Mission in Practice

Learn from ministries serving faithfully across diverse local realities.

Global Church Stories

Hear testimonies and reports from congregations across continents.

Youth & Next Generation

Encouraging and equipping young adults and emerging leaders.

Assembly & Cultural Exchange

Celebrate hospitality, shared meals, arts, and the richness of gathering in Tanzania.

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BEYOND THE SESSIONS

A Gathering Marked by Joy, Worship, and Welcome

The Assembly is remembered not only for what is said on stage, but for the spirit of shared prayer, song, hospitality, and encounter that fills every day. In Arusha, the experience will feel both historic and deeply personal.

Welcome Gatherings
Shared Meals
Cultural Exchange in Arusha
Informal Fellowship Moments
1925 Founded in Basel, Switzerland
2025 100th Anniversary Marked
84% Of Members in Africa, Asia, and Latin America

Make Plans to Join the Assembly

Come to Arusha for a globally significant gathering of worship, learning, fellowship, and witness. Be part of a worldwide communion walking together in the way of Jesus Christ.

June 4–22, 2028
Arusha, Tanzania
Register Now

Plan early for international travel, accommodation, and Assembly participation.

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