Global Event Promotes Pursuit of Peace

Against the tragic backdrop of a historic conflict in Europe, residents of the Big Island will unite
with millions around the globe to promote the timely theme “Pursue Peace” as they participate
in a six-part annual event scheduled for July and August, 2022.

“My family and I have been excitedly waiting on this year’s regional convention,” said Brian
Fore, whose multigenerational family of five plans to attend each session throughout the
summer. “Every year we have felt that we benefited from the Bible based instruction we
received at the convention. I think people in general need to hear this message about how we
can make peace, more now than ever before.”

Jehovah’s 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. The
program's first segment will be available for streaming or download beginning June 27, 2022.
All are invited to attend the program at no charge.

“This 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,” said
Robert Hendriks, U.S. spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “The power of the principles
being discussed transcends national borders, ethnic differences and language barriers. Both
individuals and families will benefit from attending the program.”

Prior to 2020, Jehovah’s Witnesses held their annual convention locally at Hilo’s Edith
Kanaka’ole Stadium. 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’s Witnesses began meeting in person for the first time in two years
locally and around the world.

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

• How love leads to inner peace and peace with others.

• Why the Bible can be called “the road map to family peace.”

• How to attain peace even when suffering illness, economic problems, natural disasters
or other difficulties.

• What people from around the world are doing to enjoy peace.

• Why friendship with God can lead to true peace.

The convention will conclude with the exciting presentation, “Universal Peace is Sure to
Come!”

All are invited to attend the event by going to 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 more information, please contact Jehovah’s Witnesses United States at (718) 560-5600 or
pid@jw.org.