Three-day Program Promises Only Good News

One of the largest organizers of global conventions will once again draw thousands to HALIFAX

HALIFAX – July 22, 2024— It’s three weeks into summer and the Brefo family could be headed to a theme park, the beach, or even visiting grandparents for the weekend. Instead, Kwasi and CJ Brefo along with their two kids are eagerly anticipating a three-day convention with a few thousand people who will come to hear the good news.

“This isn’t just a convention,” said Kwasi, of Halifax. “It’s a time to be together as a family and with friends and to be part of something that will keep us happy and hopeful. It’s also a great way to enjoy a weekend getaway in a fun city.”

One of the largest convention organizations in the world returns to the Halifax Convention Centre in Nova Scotia with a much-anticipated motivational program to comfort and encourage the public.

In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV and radio, Jehovah’s Witnesses will present their 2024 “Declare the Good News!” convention series the weekend of July 26-28, 2024. The free, three–day live event is expected to draw over 2,400 attendees to the city over the weekend – fueling the city’s economy with local spending at stores, hotels, and restaurants.

“More than ever before we need and want positive news,” said Scott Snyder, regional spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “In a world with so many challenges, we look forward to experiencing and learning about a future where real hope and solutions exist. We look forward to welcoming many visitors and reconnecting with good friends from around the province of Nova Scotia to the Halifax Convention Centre."

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

Saturday features a baptism of candidates from the surrounding communities, while a two-part video feature, “The Good News According to Jesus: Episode 1”, will captivate the audience on Friday and Saturday mornings.

Last year, nearly 13 million people attended more than 6,000 three-day conventions worldwide. In Canada alone, more than 50 conventions will be held in 23 host cities.

To learn more about this free convention, please visit visit jw.org > About Us > Conventions.