Press Release
One of the largest organizers of global conventions will once again draw thousands to Ogden
SALT LAKE CITY – MAY 2024 — In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV, and radio, a three-day live event open to the public will deliver only good news.
One of the largest convention organizations in the world returns to the Dee Events Center in Ogden, Utah, with a much-anticipated motivational program to comfort and encourage the public.
Jehovah’s Witnesses will present their 2024 “Declare the Good News”! convention series beginning the weekend of June 21- 23, 2024. The free, three-day live event is expected to draw more than 7,900 attendees to the city over the course of two weekends – fueling the city’s economy with local spending at stores, hotels, and restaurants.
“We are thrilled to coordinate once again with local officials and the management of the Dee Events Center to host our annual conventions,” said Michael Overholt, local spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “These conventions have become a cherished highlight for countless individuals seeking positivity in their lives. We are filled with excitement to present the program again in this welcoming and hospitable community.”
The “Declare the Good News”! convention will present Bible-based videos, discourses, and interviews on topics such as:
• Why Do We Need Good News?
• Why We Don’t Fear Bad News.
• Use the Good News to Defeat Bad News.
Saturday features a baptism of candidates from surrounding communities, while a two-part video series will captivate the audience on Friday and Saturday mornings. Prior to each convention, local congregations will engage in a campaign to invite community members to this free event.
Last year, nearly 13 million people attended more than 6,000 three-day conventions worldwide.
To learn more about this free convention and to find a location near you, please visit jw.org > About Us > Conventions.