The federal government has opened a two-week online consultation on expanding eligibility for MAID (medically assisted death). The consultation closes Jan. 27. Find out why and how it's crucial to add your voice.
Articles and discussion questions that can help you and your church understand what is going on with pornography today, why it matters, and how we can respond as Christians and as parents. Newly revised in October 2019.
A major new EFC survey suggests half of Canadians are either agnostic, atheist or unreligious. And only a tenth attend religious services weekly. How will the church respond?
Download Renegotiating Faith, a major 2018 research report on the special faith challenges in the transition to young adulthood today. New for 2019: A second report specific to the Christian postsecondary education sector.
Contribute to our nation's future using our new resources on: • Why get involved with social issues? And how? • Tips on contacting your MP • How a bill becomes law, and what you can do
New from Canada’s Christian magazine. Jan. 13, "While we pray for miracles, God gives us grace"
Bill S-202 is a private member's bill introduced by a Senator. It would ban advertising for conversion therapy and receiving financial or...
I find it ironic that where Jesus was raised—in the backyard of his earthly life—Evangelical churches were disallowed status to marry...
We asked Glendyne Gerrard of Defend Dignity to explain their latest campaign.
Consultez notre nouvelle page Web d'hyperliens vers des ressources de l'AÉC en français
Together with Jewish leaders, the EFC asks to reschedule the next fixed election date so it does not conflict with a Jewish holy day.
EFC President Bruce Clemenger sent a letter of congratulation after the federal election to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and highlighted the...
Christian advocates are saying yes. Read "Bucking the system" in the May/Jun 2019 Faith Today. By Amy MacLachlan. Reprinted with permission.
The EFC objects to Quebec’s Bill 21, which prohibits government employees such as teachers from wearing religious symbols at work.
Action Alert: Online Consultation on MAID; New Podcast on MAID Expansion Consultation
Our latest CW looks at ways to prevent the softening of euthanasia laws, introduces EFC ambassadors, and more.
Latest audio (Jan. 20): “Surprising Survey on Religion in Canada,” with Sam Reimer of Crandall Univ.+the EFC's Rick Hiemstra
Check out our events calendar (add your event for free!), magazines, annual report videos, weekly e-newsletter and more.
Christians recently joined in a public protest against the Algerian government for shutting down churches.
As we rise up to meet the challenges of the new year, we are rooted and grounded in Christ, whose love is greater than we can comprehend. He is...
Injustices against our neighbours, including online sexual exploitation of children, can be reduced when Christians step up, reports IJM...
Churches can offer comfort and help when tragedy or disaster strikes a community. But how can we respond best? How can we prepare? Expert guests...
Watch a recording from Sept. 26 of our webinar with Karri Munn-Venn of Citizens for Public Justice, Glendyne Gerrard of DefendDignity.ca, and Julia Beazley, director of public policy for the EFC, with host Karen Stiller.
“When one of our campus ministry staff had a question about the transition of young people from high school to adulthood, his first call was to the EFC. His question led to the EFC conducting a major research study into the question in partnership with ourselves and several other Canadian Christian organizations. Our affiliation with the EFC made this major study possible and it is of ongoing benefit not only to ourselves and other evangelical organizations but to those of the Catholic, Mainline Protestant, and Orthodox churches. Affiliation with the EFC has also been beneficial in providing information on issues relating to our interaction with government, creating a unified voice on important issues, and in facilitating a variety of conversations with other like-minded organizations and denominations across Canada. I deeply value our affiliation with the EFC.” www.p2c.com
"Affiliation with the EFC is an important part of our ministry posture in the Christian Reformed Church. It demonstrates to the local churches of our faith stream that the cause of Christ is a mission we share together with other traditions nearby to us. It is also a demonstration to the world of the uniting power of God's love for those who are called to express that love in places ranging from church basements to the towers of Parliament." crcna.org
"We have deeply appreciated the benefits of our affiliation with the EFC. We have enjoyed EFC resource staff who have spoken to faculty, staff and students on our campus, and have served as advisors via email and phone on other occasions. I have personally enjoyed the connections made with other ministry leaders through the EFC's annual Presidents' Day gatherings. I also deeply appreciate the role that the EFC has had in giving birth to what is now known as Christian Higher Education Canada - an association which has been an excellent source of fellowship and encouragement for our university. The vision and insights provided by the EFC have been a wonderful gift to the Canadian church!" www.crandallu.ca
"The challenge for churches and church leaders has never been greater. How do we fulfill our mandate to be salt and light in a society where the public expression of faith collides with the complexities of a changing socio-political environment? Our partnership with The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada is an essential part of the solution. As an affiliate of the EFC we have access to personnel, critical information services, and support resources to assist us in understanding and developing a Christian response to the current trends and changes in our society. Our affiliation with the EFC also gives us the assurance that we are not alone. We are a part of a larger Christian community and, through the voice of the EFC, our Christian perspectives are being represented in public forums with integrity, consistency and excellence." www.theportico.ca