Inspiring Communities - Three-Day Pure Worship Program in Johannesburg

Three-day Program Focuses on Pure Worship!

One of the largest organizations of global conventions will return to Johannesburg to inspire communities and fuel local economy

Gallagher Convention Centre – August—Realizing that many in the community are concerned about matters of faith and spirituality, Jehovah’s Witnesses are inviting all to their annual global convention series, which has the theme “Pure Worship!”

Each year, the Witnesses present a free three-day program open to local communities. This year, for the first time ever, they will make use of Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng for a motivating event exploring the meaning of sincere reverence and worship.

The Witnesses are one of the largest non-profit convention organizations in the world. They will once again fuel the local economy in Johannesburg as they draw more than 20, 000 attendees for the convention at Gallagher Convention Centre which will be presented in the following languages Zulu, Sesotho and English. The convention will run from August 1-3, 2025. In total, there will be over 90 conventions in South Africa, running every weekend until November 2025.

“We look forward to once again working with city officials to bring this exciting program to Midrand, Johannesburg,” said Mzamo Goloda, national spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “This year’s convention theme is intended to bring clarity to many people who are searching for hope. All in attendance should leave feeling refreshed and re-energized with the knowledge of what worship is all about and how this can help them cope with today’s challenges.”

The “Pure Worship!” convention will present Bible-based videos, discourses and interviews on topics such as:

• What is Pure Worship?
• Imitate Those Who Loved Pure Worship!
• Do You Worship What You Know?

Saturday’s highlight is a baptism of local candidates. Many attendees are also looking forward to Episode 2 of “The Good News According to Jesus.” This 18-episode video series is a comprehensive look at the life and ministry of Jesus Christ based solely on the Gospel accounts. Episode 1 premiered as a special feature at last year’s convention series. Episode 2 will be shown in two parts, on Friday and Saturday.

Nearly 11 million people attended more than 6,000 three-day conventions organized by Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide in 2024.

To learn more about this free convention and to find a location near you, please visit jw.org > About Us > Conventions.

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What: “Pure Worship!” 2025 convention series presented by Jehovah’s Witnesses.

When: Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Where: Gallagher Convention Centre.

Who: All in the community are invited to attend.

• Details: The event is free to attend. Friday from 9:20 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.; Saturday from 9:20 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.; Sunday from 9:20 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Each day has a one-hour and 20-minute lunch break. Bible-based talks, interviews and video presentations will be featured. Topics include:
• What is Pure Worship?
• Imitate Those Who Loved Pure Worship!
• Do You Worship What You Know?

.More information: For more information, please visit jw.org > About Us > Conventions.