Jehovah’s Witnesses to hold conventions in Dagupan City

Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold a series of three-day conventions in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, in June and July 2024. INQUIRER PHOTO

DAGUPAN CITY – Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold a series of three-day conventions in this city in June and July, featuring Bible-based dramas and discourses that offer practical wisdom beneficial for day-to-day living.

The conventions are part of a worldwide series with the theme “Declare the Good News,” emphasizing the importance of hope amid challenging times.

“Given that many are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and grappling with economic crises and socio-political unrest, this year’s convention theme holds enormous significance as it aims to bring comfort and highlight the good news from the Bible,” a statement from the Jehovah’s Witnesses public information department said. It added that the “convention is designed to uplift and inspire.”

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The series will feature engaging talks, interviews and videos that teach valuable Scriptural lessons and practical wisdom that can be applied in everyday life, the statement said.

During a press conference on Thursday, June 13, Jehovah’s Witnesses representatives said the conventions will be held at the CSI Stadia for eight weeks and will be conducted in four languages – Pangasinan, Tagalog, Ilocano, and Filipino sign language.

The schedules for Pangasinan language are June14-16, June 21-23, and June 28-31. The dates for the Tagalog conventions are on July 5-7 and July 12-14, and the Ilocano conventions are on July 26-28 and August 2-4. Filipino Sign Language meant for the deaf is on July 19-21.

At least 20,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses and their guests are expected to attend the series in this city, which hosts eight of 55 such conventions nationwide. More than 500 hotel rooms, plus dormitories and private houses, have been booked by attendees from different Pangasinan towns.

The conventions are free for everyone who wishes to attend, and no collections are taken.