Jehovah's Witnesses global event is virtual

COLFAX — Jehovah’s Witnesses annual 6,000 conventions in 240 countries are going to be virtualn for a second time.

Jehovah’s Witnesses from Eastern Washington, the Idaho Panhandle, and Western Montana gathered in the Spokane Arena for their annual convention but the 2020 pandemic interrupted the tradition. It is now a virtual event.

“’Powerful by Faith!’ is the theme of the 2021 global event being 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,” according to a spokesperson.

Since the convention is typically held from Friday through Sunday, the program is going to be available in six installments. Streaming and downloads are available Aug. 9 and Aug. 16. United viewing is scheduled for July 31-Aug. 1, Ayg. 14-15, and Aug. 21-22.

Anyone can attend for free by going online to http://www.jw.org or by watching on Roku or Apple TV.