EFC Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Sri Lanka Attacks
The EFC expresses our deep sorrow over the Easter attacks on Christian churches in Sri Lanka. We strongly condemn all such violence. We mourn with our brothers and sisters there and pray for the families and church communities devastated by these losses. The World Evangelical Alliance has also issued a statement.
EFC Vice-President to Visit Edmonton
David Guretzki, the EFC’s Executive Vice-President, will speak next month at Equip 2019, an event sponsored by The Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada. The event takes place from May 2-3 in Edmonton. This year’s two-fold theme is Church Planting and Culture and the Church. David will speak about how churches can navigate the cultural landscape well. See the EFC Calendar for more information.
Roman Catholic-Evangelical: A Conversation
The national Roman Catholic-Evangelical Dialogue, sponsored by the EFC and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, is hosting a conversation to foster Roman Catholic-Evangelical relationship-building at Southview Alliance Church in Calgary on May 9 at 7:30 PM. You are welcome to join in a discussion, led by four panelists, that explores how we can better work together to witness to God’s love in changing times.
Dispatch from Brian Stiller: Trouble doesn’t end witness—Venezuela today
How are the Christians of Venezuela coping amidst political and social turmoil? World Evangelical Alliance ambassador Brian Stiller shares about his recent visit to Venezuela: “Within this cauldron of boiling issues are people of faith, living with resolution and determination. Here, the Evangelical Council of Venezuela is seeking a new way of societal accord, peace, and reconciliation.”
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New Podcast: Celebrate Recovery: A Look at this Well-Known Ministry
This podcast is based on a Faith Today article that highlights and profiles the ministry of Celebrate Recovery.
EFC Job Opportunity in British Columbia
The EFC is now accepting applications for a paid casual (part-time) position as EFC Ambassador in British Columbia. Ambassadors represent the EFC through public speaking, presentations and participation at gatherings such as ministerials. See detailed job description and how to apply at TheEFC.ca/Jobs.
The Cost of Conscience
Five doctors and three Christian medical associations are challenging the policy of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The EFC intervened in support of the doctors along with the Christian Legal Fellowship and the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario. In Faith Today, EFC President Bruce Clemenger tells how a society that stops accommodating minorities hurts everyone.
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→ City Movement “Insights to Impact” Conferences, Winnipeg, Apr. 24; London, Apr. 25; Saskatoon, Apr. 30; Regina, May 1
→ CYN Youth Worker Resource Lunch Tour, various Ontario cities plus Dorval, Que., Apr. 23-May 2
→ Church Leaders Forums, Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Apr. 24-May 2
→ Hold Me Tight Couples Weekend Workshop, Hamilton, Apr. 27-28
→ 6.8 Youth Event at CMU, Winnipeg, Apr. 28
→ Our Whole Society: Identity & Common Ground in an Age of Transition, Toronto, Apr. 28-30
→ Student Christian Legal Institute, London, Apr. 29-May 3
→ Tyndale Wesley Studies Symposium, Toronto, Apr. 30
→ Canadian Church Press Convention, Winnipeg, May 1-3
→ National Christian Youth Summit, Ottawa, May 1-3
→ National Prayer Breakfast, Ottawa, May 2
→ Equip 2019, Edmonton, May 2-3
→ Sharpen Conference, Edmonton, May 2-4
→ Chosen, Holy, Called – Women’s Conference, Mississauga, May 3-4
→ Souly Business Canada Conference, Godfrey, May 3-5
→ Women’s Connection Conference, Grimsby, May 3-5
→ Reveal Conference on Sexualized Culture, Portage la Prairie, May 4
In Case You Missed It
→ The Charitable Sector – Submission to the Special Senate Committee
→ Quebec Legislation on Religious Symbols: Three Points to Consider
→ The End Will Come – But What Does the Bible Really Teach About It? (Faith Today article)
→ To Be or Not Be an Evangelical (audio podcast)
→ Ask Your MP to Support Doctor’s Conscience Bill, C-418