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Thirteenth International Bahá’í Convention Takes Place in Israel; Eight Virgin Islanders Attend

Source Staff -
Some 1,250 delegates representing 176 countries gathered in Haifa, Israel, to elect the Universal House of Justice, the supreme governing council of the Bahá'í World Community.

Abbas Arms VI Presents Metamorphosis! A Ministry of the Word Wellness Retreat 2023

Ministry of the Word -
The Ministry of the Word Wellness Retreat will be held from Thursday, May 11 through Sunday, May 14. Admission is free. There will be workshops nightly at 6:30 p.m. as well as prayer nightly at 7 p.m.

Newly Renovated House of Worship in Charlotte Amalie to Hold Special Event

Jehovah’s Witnesses -
All are welcome to attend a special open house event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, at the newly renovated Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Charlotte Amalie.

Word of Faith International Christian Center to Hold 25th Anniversary Celebration

Word of Faith International Christian Center -
Word of Faith St. Thomas invites the public to its 25th Anniversary Celebration Weekend with ‘Ministry of the Word’ by Pastor Kevin Wright of New Beginnings Christian Life Center in Byram, Miss.

Setting Limits and Staying Safe: Teens Sound Off on Being ‘Social-Network Smart’

Jehovah’s Witnesses -
A 2018 Pew Research Center study found that 97% of teens use social media, with some 45% admitting to being online “almost constantly.”

Love Conquers the Catastrophe: 5-Year Anniversary of Hurricanes Irma and Maria

Press release -
Throughout the Caribbean, more than 4,000 unpaid Jehovah’s Witnesses from dozens of countries have assisted in disaster relief efforts from 2017 to 2018.

FEMA: Houses of Worship Recovery Efforts Continue After Hurricanes Irma and Maria

Press release -
FEMA recognizes the road to recovery requires a whole-community approach and is actively working with houses of worship to develop projects that strengthen resilience across the territory.

USVI Jehovah’s Witnesses Return to Knocking on Doors

Press release -
Jehovah’s Witnesses will resume their trademark door-to-door ministry beginning Sept. 1; the two-and-a-half-year suspension of the work will end just in time for the launch of a global campaign featuring an interactive program for Bible study. Bible study.

Global Event Promotes the Pursuit of Peace

Press Release -
Against the tragic backdrop of a historic conflict in Europe, residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands will have the opportunity to 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, hosted by Jehovah's Witnesses.

Former Solicitor General Named To Church Pension Fund Board

By Source Staff -
Former Solicitor General and former Attorney General of the Virgin Islands Canon Rosalie Simmonds Ballentine has been selected to serve as vice chair of the Church Pension Fund Board of Trustees.

Maintaining Calm Amid Chaos: Families Pack ‘Go Bags’ to be Ready for Natural Disasters

By the Jehovah's Witnesses -
Bags filled with emergency supplies are positioned by the door of the Rivera family's sitting room, where they can quickly be "grabbed to go" in the event of a crisis.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Mark 20th Anniversary of Supreme Court Ruling

By Jehovah's Witnesses -
While Jehovah’s Witnesses have chosen to temporarily suspend their door-to-door ministry due to the pandemic, their activity was almost permanently banned by one U.S. village in the late 1990s — that is until the United States Supreme Court stepped in with a historic 8-1 decision on June 17, 2002, declaring the local ordinance unconstitutional.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Increase as Virtual Meetings, Ministry Conventions Keep Congregants Active

Press release -
With this historic change, the number of Jehovah’s Witnesses grew 3% in the United States and the Lesser Antilles in 2021 alone, matching the most significant increase for the organization over the past decade.

Bahá’ís of Virgin Islands Observe the 100 Year Anniversary of the Passing of Abdul-Bahá

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He lived most of his life as a prisoner and exile, much of it in the Holy Land, but he later traveled to Africa, Europe and North America to champion the oneness of humanity and challenge the stale assumptions and prejudices of the time.

USVI Jehovah’s Witnesses Join Worldwide Campaign of Hope

Press release -
The U.S. Virgin Islands will be one of the thousands of regions around the globe that will receive a powerful message of hope this November as Jehovah’s Witnesses embark upon a special campaign focusing attention on the Bible’s promise for a better world, according to a news release issued by the Jehovah's Witnesses on St. Croix.

Beat a Cyberbully: Here’s How Parents Can Help

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While remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic lowered reported instances of bullying, parents fear that for some students going back to school will mean going back to being bullied.

Churches, AMG Radio, CAPA to Raise Donations for Victims of Frenchtown Fire

Press release -
There were five families affected on Oct. 15. Non-perishable food clothes and baby clothes are needed. For information on church drop-offs, call communication churches, which will be accepting donations of new clothing and small home items.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Offer Game Plan for Reducing Anxiety as Kids Go Back to the Classroom

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Along with a binder, crayons, a bundle of pens, pencils and some notebooks, [students] also added face masks, face shields, hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes to their backpacks.

Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Year Without Knocking on Doors

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It’s been one year since Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide adjusted their hallmark methods of sharing comfort and hope from the scriptures due to the pandemic.

Op Ed: The Fasting of Ramadan: A time for Muslims around the World to Heal and Cleanse their Mind, Body and Heart

by Nour Suid -
I was in 1st grade when I was lucky enough to participate in the monthlong holiday of Ramadan for the first time, being able to live out a powerful tradition that I cherish with my family and friends. Since then, I have joyfully and gratefully been able to fast every year.

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