{"id":155710,"date":"2022-07-12T22:35:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T02:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=155710"},"modified":"2022-07-12T22:35:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T02:35:21","slug":"antigua-and-barbuda-to-participate-in-six-part-pursue-peace-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-to-participate-in-six-part-pursue-peace-convention\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua and Barbuda to participate in six-part \u201cPursue Peace\u201d Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Global Event Promotes Pursuit of Peace<\/p>

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2022 \u201cPursue Peace\u201d Convention Unites 239 Countries in More Than 500 Languages<\/p>\n

Against the tragic backdrop of a historic conflict in Europe, Antigua and Barbuda will unite with millions around the globe to promote the timely theme \u201cPursue Peace\u201d as they participate in a six-part annual event scheduled for July and August, 2022.<\/p>

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“When we look at what is happening in Eastern Europe, and the constant conflicts in the world, the theme of this convention is appropriate,” said Colin Benjamin, whose family of three plans to attend each session throughout the summer. “This convention will remind us of the importance of being peaceful.”<\/p>

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Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses have been holding global conventions for more than 100 years, the last three years featuring virtual events accessed through the free JW Library app or at jw.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The program’s first segment will be available for streaming or download beginning June\u00a027, 2022. All are invited to attend the program at no charge.<\/p>

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\u201cThis convention is an object lesson in how peace is being achieved by a global community right now as it unites millions of people even in areas of conflict like Ukraine and Russia,\u201d said Robert Hendriks, spokesperson for Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses. \u201cThe power of the principles being discussed transcends national borders, ethnic differences and language barriers. Both individuals and families will benefit from attending the program.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prior to 2020, Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses held their annual convention locally at the Gambles Assembly Hall in St. John, Antigua. While they hope to host in-person large gatherings again in the future, the decision was made late last year to again hold the 2022 convention virtually. On April 1 congregations of Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses began meeting in person for the first time in two years locally and around the world.<\/p>

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The three-day convention will be available in six parts, each corresponding to a half day of content. Topics to be explored are:<\/p>

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