Current EFC Events

It’s Time to Out-Run Poverty!
On Sep. 18 Micah Challenge Canada is teaming up with Make Poverty History and churches across Ottawa for a 5 km fun run/walk to show support for global poverty eradication – and something of God’s heart for the poor. There is no cost to participate, and runners can sign up as individuals or teams to participate. Participants can expect dynamic speakers, a great run, family-oriented post-run activities and refreshments. Register online. Micah Challenge Canada is a ministry partner of the EFC. 

Micah Challenge Anti-Poverty Events
Micah Challenge, an international anti-poverty campaign supported by the EFC, is designating several dates for prayer, fasting and activism to show solidarity with people who struggle with poverty worldwide. Next ones are Sept. 20 (in conjunction with a UN summit on the Millennium Development Goals) and Oct. 10 (Micah Sunday). Details at www.micahchallenge.ca/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=3587 or contact info@micahchallenge.ca.

Eighth Letter Conference
Fresh challenges for the Church in North America from Shane Claiborne, Andy Crouch, Len Sweet,
Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove, [You], Ron Sider, Wendy Gritter, Tim Challies, Sarah Lance, Makoto Fujimura and Jason Hildebrand. The EFC is a supporting partner in this Epiphaneia event. Toronto, Oct. 1-2. www.eighthletter.com

Pastors Meeting on Marriage and Family
The Canadian Marriage and Family Network (CMFN), which operates on the EFC's administrative and communications platform, will facilitate an Oct. meeting in Saskatoon with local pastors and church leaders to discuss working together to intentionally transform the relational landscape of their churches and the communities they serve. Email greg@cmfn.ca for more details.

Lausanne 2010
Can't make it to South Africa for the Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in October? You can join the ongoing online discussion on key issues right now at www.lausanne.org/conversation, and/or you can attend live video feeds of the sessions hosted at many major Christian institutions. For example, one Toronto "Global Link" site will be at Rexdale Alliance Church (Oct. 20, 23, 26 to register contact tim@tyndale.ca). Get a complete list of Global Link sites by submitting your email at www.lausanne.org/cape-town-2010/globalink.html.

Cross the Street Conference
Practical tools to help put the Church back into the heart of the community. The EFC is a partner in this BGEA event. Burlington, Ont. Oct. 16 www.billygraham.ca/ministries/training/cross-the-street.aspx

Loving Muslims Together National Conference
Inaugural national conference from Canadian Network for Ministries to Muslims. Calgary, Alta. Nov. 11-13 (registration now open). www.cnmm.ca

The EFC Hosts National Conference on Church and Mission
The Hinge dialogue conference comes at a key moment. Toronto, Ont. Nov. 16-18. theEFC.ca/hinge

For More Coming Events...
View the EFC's Canadian Community Calendar. Use it to let others know about your regional or national event — adding an event is free!

Other EFC Event Listings
The EFC's Church and Mission initiative highlights "missional" events. For anti-poverty activities, check the calendar of Micah Challenge Canada.