Hate crimes bill controversy
See the EFC’s new blog on the hate crimes bill and a possible change that would remove protection for minority religious groups. Please pray and contact your MP as this change could be voted on in the Justice Committee today. See EFC President David Guretzki’s letter to the Prime Minister on Bill C-9, asking him to maintain the good faith religious belief defence.
Reaching and supporting migrants with the gospel
In a new episode of the Faith Today Podcast, guest host David Guretzki talked with Shoaib Ebadi about reaching and supporting migrants with the gospel. Since 2010 Ebadi and his wife have been running an evangelical TV program from Canada called Secret of Life, which is broadcast in Afghanistan where he grew up as a Muslim. Listen to the full podcast at FaithToday.ca/Podcast.
Extending kindness at the Blessing of the Bikes
Has your church ever considered creating an outreach event for a group of hobbyists? Digby Wesleyan Church in Nova Scotia offers an annual late summer event to bless motorcyclists. Read more at FaithToday.ca/ChurchinCommunity.
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Serving God under siege in Ukraine
Valentin Syniy, president of Tavriski Christian Institute in Ukraine, and his wife Luba joined PRN global director Phil Wagler on the latest episode of the All Things Reconciled Podcast. They explored the challenges and pressures of faithful Christlike service when home has been lost. They also discussed forgiveness and leadership development during the displacement and tragedies of wartime.
MPs debate bill to stop expansion of MAiD for mental illness
MPs had the first hour of debate on Bill C-218, a bill to stop the expansion of MAiD for mental illness alone. The second hour of debate will be in late February with a vote in early March. Please continue to pray and contact your MP. Read the EFC’s new blog on the debate.
Toronto, Dec. 11, EFC researcher Lindsay Callaway speaking about Women in Canadian Evangelical Churches – Limits of Language at the Canadian Church Research Gathering 2025
Additional Christian community calendar events
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Canadian Church Research Gathering 2025 (Wycliffe College), Toronto, Dec. 11
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Canadian Stories of Transforming Culture (TOWC), online, Dec. 23
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One Church – One Day Launch Night (OneWay Min), Ottawa, Jan. 9