Jehovah’s Witnesses Memorial and special talk — March 16-17

While the date Sunday, March 24, may pass imperceptibly for many, millions around the world will gather at sundown to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ.

Considered the most important day of the year for Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Memorial is observed annually in adherence to Jesus’ statement found at Luke 22:19, “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.”

Though there are over 8.6 million Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world, over 20 million people attended the event last year.

“Every year we invite those in our local communities to join us in remembering the death of Jesus Christ. Many who buy out the time to attend end up leaving with a renewed or even new sense of gratitude for his great sacrifice,” said Keith Barros, spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “While all will no doubt agree that the occasion is a solemn one, they will just as readily agree it is also one that brings them great joy.”

In Kissimmee, a special campaign will be launched during March 2024 to invite local residents to attend the annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal as well as a special public talk that will be delivered the week before.

Titled “The Resurrection—Victory Over Death!", the special talk will be delivered at local Kingdom Halls on the weekend of March 16-17. This 30-minute, Bible-based public discourse will focus on the scriptural hope of a resurrection of the dead in the near future.

“The Special Talk and Memorial celebration are essential aspects of both my wife’s and my worship,” said Kissimmee resident Robert Davis. “We have not missed one in the 44 years that we’ve been married. Together, they serve as part of the glue that keeps us attached to our great God.”

For more information about the 2024 Memorial and special talk and how to attend, please visit jw.org.