United in Faith Worldwide! Jehovah’s Witnesses Hold Global Virtual Event in 240 Lands, 500+ Languages

July 9, 2021 – Breaking 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.

Conventions are milestones in the lives of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Turks & Caicos Islands for decades. Many
cheerfully travelled to the USA every summer to attend. Since 2017, summer conventions have been hosted at local
Kingdom Halls throughout the Islands. In 2019, at the last in-person convention, over 400 Witnesses and invited guests
gathered to listen to the theme ‘Love Never Fails’.

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’s Witnesses,
who have held public conventions in stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and theaters around the world since 1897.

“Powerful by Faith!” 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. “Friday” morning’s session will be available for
streaming or download beginning June 28, 2021.

“I have never missed one, it never crossed my mind”, says Mrs. Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Malcolm, long-time Grand Turk
resident. “I looked forward to attending conventions. Even though we are now watching it in our own home, the
convention sessions allow me to absorb the information in comfort. Spiritual food is the most important thing we need
during this time.”

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.

“Faith has helped our global brotherhood to continue to thrive even during a pandemic,” said Robert Hendriks, Branch
spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “Our faith will continue to unite us in worship—even virtually—as millions gather
in private homes around the world to enjoy a powerful and inspiring spiritual program.”

All are invited to attend the event by going to www.jw.org on the web or JW Broadcasting on the free JW Library app
available for iOS or Android, or on streaming platforms like ROKU TV, Apple TV, and others. The program is free and
accessible to all. The schedule for download and global streaming is listed below.

For a video introduction to the convention please click the link below.

For more information, please contact Jehovah’s Witnesses Turks & Caicos at (649) 231-1700 or pidpcr11@gmail.com