Local denomination holding annual convention virtually for second year in a row
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Local Jehovah’s Witnesses watching annual convention from their homes for the second year in a row. Learn more about the conventions in the video player above. | Photo and video courtesy Keith Hildreth
IDAHO FALLS – A worldwide virtual event for a local denomination got underway over the weekend.
The Jehovah’s Witnesses kicked off a convention taking place over the next six weekends on Friday. Keith Hildreth, a local representative for the church, tells EastIdahoNews.com church members throughout eastern Idaho and northern Utah typically attend the 3-day event every summer in Ogden, Utah. This year’s event is happening virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local denomination sees massive spike in attendance during yearlong pandemic
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Dustin and Rebecca Borstelman minister to their neighbors in Bannock County through phone calls and letter writing. | Photo and video courtesy Jehovah’s Witnesses’ public information
IDAHO FALLS – After a turbulent year, many churches have been forced to reduce their proselyting efforts and they’ve seen a drastic decrease in attendance due to COVID-19 and the shut down of in-person worship services.
But for one denomination, the pandemic has resulted in increased interest and a massive spike in attendance.
Keith Hildreth, a regional spokesman for the Jehovah’s Witnesses, tells EastIdahoNews.com they quit knocking on doors last March and shifted to writing letters, making phone calls and holding Bible studies and worship services virtually. In the process, there’s been a double-digit increase in many congregations nationwide.