EFC preparing analysis of online harms bill
The EFC is studying the Online Harms Act and will be posting a preliminary analysis shortly. This bill addresses online content such as sexual abuse images, intimate images published without consent, and online hate.
Speaking the(ir) truth
We encourage abuse victims to “speak their truth,” yet we should be wary when abusers offer their own version of truth, writes EFC President David Guretzki in his latest Faith Today column. He points out that Pontius Pilate’s retort, “What is truth?” resembles how powerful abusers attempt to confuse and distract their listeners. Aussi disponible en français.
Visit the contents page of the Mar/Apr issue of Faith Today to read other recent articles on responding to spiritual abuse. You can also find new podcasts and videos on Christian response to spiritual abuse at FaithToday.ca/Podcast and FaithToday.ca/TV.
Prayer vigil for peace brings neighbours together
Six churches in downtown Hamilton joined last month in a prayer vigil for peace in Palestine and Israel. Attendee Deborah Bowen reflects on the experience in a new blog post at FaithToday.ca.
EFC president to speak at local evangelical fellowship, denominational leaders gathering
David Guretzki is speaking on Mar. 24 at the Sarnia Evangelical Fellowship ministerial gathering at Temple Baptist Church in Sarnia. He will then speak on Mar. 25 at the EFC/PAOC spring denominational leaders gathering in Toronto.
Express your views on pandemic restrictions
University of Montreal researchers are seeking Christians to join an international study about how Christians experienced COVID-19 restrictions. Visit this link to share your views in this anonymous 15- to 20-minute survey, also known as RECOV-19.
→ Intro to Circles and the Cross Book (Loren Wilkinson/CSCA/Regent College), Ottawa, Mar. 19; Toronto, Mar. 23
→ Exploring Generative AI as a Tool for Christian Charities (CCCC), Mar. 20
→ Are We Free? Navigating Scientific Determinism and Liberty of Creation, (Lydia Jaeger/Redeemer University), Ancaster, Mar. 20
→ Engaging with Muslims in your Community (LMT), online, Mar. 21
→ Stories of Transformation in Canada (TOWC), online, Mar. 26
→ Time to Take a Stand (Kentro), webinar, Mar. 27
→ Ministry Leadership Day with Darrell Bock (Heritage College & Seminary), Cambridge, Mar. 28
→ Hope & Dignity: A Catholic Response to MAiD (Archbishop Richard Smith/The King’s University), Edmonton, Apr. 2
→ Finding Your Organization’s “Elephant in the Room” (Kentro), webinar, Apr. 11
→ Inspire Youth Conference (Cheryl Nembhard/Gateway Church), St. Paul, MB, Apr. 12-13
→ Communications workers' watercooler break (CCCA), online, April 12
→ Porn S.O.S. (Stopping Online Sin) Men’s Event (Huron Chapel EMC), Auburn, ON, Apr. 13
→ Quebec Fundraiser Brunch (IVCF-Q), Montréal, Apr. 13
→ Seeking a Common Word Christian-Muslim Dialogue (ACC/ELCC), webinar, Apr. 16
→ Understanding Authoritarianism in the World—and the Church (Raymond Chiu/Redeemer University), Ancaster, April 17
→ Engaging Islam (Newcomers to Canada Project), Edmonton, Apr. 18-20