Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

Tagalog Convention in Rome​—“A Big Family Reunion!”

For thousands of Tagalog-speaking Jehovah’s Witnesses in Europe, this was the first three-day convention in their own language.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Tagalog Convention in Rome​—“A Big Family Reunion!”

For thousands of Tagalog-speaking Jehovah’s Witnesses in Europe, this was the first three-day convention in their own language.

We Just Don’t Want This to End

See the love and unity among people of different tribes, tongues, and national groups at this special convention held in Yangon, Myanmar.

A Gift of 19,000 Flights

The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses assisted missionaries and others in special full-time foreign service to travel home for conventions and to spend time with their families.

Graduation of the 138th Class of the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead

Students graduated on March 14, 2015. All in attendance were encouraged to continue learning about Jehovah God and to imitate the example of Jesus Christ.

138th Gilead Graduation Highlights

The graduation program included four brand-new Kingdom songs and emphasized what the graduates should do with their privileges and Gilead training.

United in Love​—A Convention in Frankfurt, Germany

Thousands of people from different lands and cultures come together unitedly in peace.

2014 International Conventions​—Jehovah’s Witnesses Seek God’s Kingdom First

Watch as an international brotherhood comes together to learn about God’s Kingdom.

Atlanta Warmly Welcomes Jehovah’s Witnesses

City officials praised and welcomed delegates from at least 28 countries who attended three large conventions in July and August 2014.

Annual Meeting Highlights​—October 2014

Thousands of guests gathered for the 130th annual meeting of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. See highlights of the event which commemorated 100 years of Kingdom rule.

Annual Meeting Report​—October 2014

This historic annual meeting commemorated the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Messianic Kingdom.

Graduation of the 137th Class of the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead

All in attendance were reminded to be humble and continue putting Jehovah’s thoughts deep into their hearts.

137th Gilead Graduation Highlights

Since 1943, the Gilead School has been training willing ones to grow in their accurate knowledge of God. See highlights from the graduation program.

Governing Body Encourages Witnesses in Russia and Ukraine

Members of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses visited Russia and Ukraine to strengthen fellow Witnesses affected by political unrest.

136th Gilead Graduation Highlights

The graduation program includes spiritual talks, interviews of graduating students, and reenactments of field service experiences.

The Graduation of the 136th Class of the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead

Instructors and other speakers encouraged the students to cultivate the same mental attitude as Jesus. Those in attendance enjoyed interviews and reenactments of field service experiences.

A Webcast Spanning the World

What made it possible for over 1.4 million people in 31 lands to attend this very special event?

Annual Meeting Highlights​—October 2013

See highlights from this exciting and historic program, which was transmitted to 1,830 locations around the world.

Annual Meeting Report​—October 2013

An audience of more than 1.4 million in 31 countries enjoyed this historic event, which featured the release of the revised New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures in English.

Special Convention in Israel

In a land where national and religious hostilities have divided people for decades, a striking display of multinational unity unfolded during the summer of 2012 in Tel Aviv.

Graduation of the 135th Class of the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead

Over 10,000 attended this joyful, spiritual event on September 14, 2013. Enjoy the program highlights.

135th Gilead Graduation Highlights

This Bible school trains experienced ministers of Jehovah’s Witnesses to be even more effective in their assignments.

Special Convention in Ireland

Jehovah’s Witnesses in Dublin hosted foreign delegates for the 2012 Special Convention, “Safeguard Your Heart!” See what some had to say about this event.

Special Conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses Held in Seven Countries

Jehovah’s Witnesses recently held special conventions in Brazil, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, and Sweden.

Remembering the “Around the World” Assembly

Fifty years ago, 583 of Jehovah’s Witnesses embarked on a ten-week trip that would take them around the world.

Video Clip: Highlights of the 1963 International Assemblies

Enjoy excerpts from the two-hour film about the “Everlasting Good News” International Assemblies held in 1963.

Graduation of the 134th Class of the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead

The 134th class of the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead graduated on March 9, 2013. The program reflected on the impact the school has had since its inauguration 70 years ago.

134th Gilead Graduation Highlights

This unique Bible school has trained missionaries for the past 70 years. See highlights of the graduation program.

Video Clip: Interviews—133rd Gilead Class

View excerpts from an interview with two of the students who attended the 133rd class of Gilead.

Video Clip: Graduation Program—133rd Gilead Class

Enjoy highlights from the graduation program for the 133rd class of Gilead.

Annual Meeting Report—October 2012

An audience of thousands listened to encouraging reports and an exciting discussion of Matthew 24:45-47 at the 128th annual meeting of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania.

Graduation of the 133rd Class of the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead

Forty-eight students from around the world have completed a five-month course of intensive Bible study. Read highlights from the graduation program.

Video Clip: Annual Meeting Program—October 2012

Guests from dozens of countries gathered for the 128th annual meeting of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania.