{"id":5535,"date":"2021-07-05T15:34:38","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T12:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jwforum.net\/portal\/?p=5535"},"modified":"2021-08-18T10:46:53","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T07:46:53","slug":"jehovahs-witnesses-hold-global-virtual-event-in-240-lands-500-languages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jwforum.net\/portal\/jehovahs-witnesses-hold-global-virtual-event-in-240-lands-500-languages\/","title":{"rendered":"Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses hold global virtual event in 240 lands, 500+ languages"},"content":{"rendered":"

BREAKING from a century-old tradition in the name of health and safety, the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in-person event to a virtual format for the second time in as many years, canceling nearly 6,000 conventions in 240 lands.<\/p>\n

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In 2020, the pandemic unexpectedly interrupted that tradition moving the international religious organization to cancel in-person conventions throughout the world and launch a global virtual event. This was a first for Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses, who have held public conventions in stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and theaters around the world since 1897.<\/p>\n

\u201cPowerful by Faith!\u201d is the theme of the 2021 global event, which will be delivered in more than 500 languages to households throughout the globe over six weekends during July and August 2021, uniting some 15-20 million people in 240 countries. Since the convention is typically held from Friday through Sunday, the program will be available in six installments corresponding to morning and afternoon sessions. \u201cFriday\u201d morning\u2019s session will be available for streaming or download beginning June 28, 2021.<\/p>\n

The continued risk of bringing thousands of people together in cities around the world prompted the organization to opt for a virtual platform for the second consecutive year. However, the move has not curbed the enthusiasm for the annual event. Congregations around the world are inviting the public to join them in this historic occasion.<\/p>\n

\u201cFaith has helped our global brotherhood to continue to thrive even during a pandemic,\u201d said Leynard Rodulfa, Philippines spokesman for Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses. \u201cOur faith will continue to unite us in worship \u2013 even virtually \u2013 as millions gather in private homes around the world to enjoy a powerful and inspiring spiritual program.\u201d<\/p>\n

Uniting the world in faith!<\/strong><\/p>\n

All are invited to attend the event by going to JW.ORG on the web<\/strong><\/em><\/a> or JW Broadcasting on the free JW Library iOS or Android App, or on streaming platforms like Apple TV, and others.<\/p>\n

The program is free and accessible to all. The schedule for download and global streaming is listed below.<\/p>\n

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