The EFC welcomes Supreme Court decision in case on prostitution laws
The EFC welcomes a Supreme Court decision in an important case on Canada's prostitution laws. The Court upheld two key provisions of the laws. The EFC intervened in this case in support of the laws, arguing that prostitution is inherently exploitive. Read about the decision at TheEFC.ca/Klubakov.
Tech that tethers
Could digital tools help us imitate the type of community found in the Early Church? Guest columnist Sayeeda Khan suggests some ways digital tools can help the modern Church function as “a flourishing community, gathering in mutual edification.”
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Podcast: Sudan’s hidden war and the power of Christian love
Rafat Samir of Sudan joins Phil Wagler, Peace and Reconciliation Network global director, to discuss the reality of the civil war in Sudan that has displaced more than 11 million people, including Rafat. Rafat unpacks the tragedies in Sudan that remain out of sight and mind of many in the world, speaks for the suffering Christian minority caught in the crossfire, and reveals the unexpected and surprising witness of Christian love in the face of evil. Listen to the full episode of the All Things Reconciled Podcast.
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Gravenhurst, Ont., August 3, Don McNiven, bringing update to Calvary Baptist Church on how the EFC helps local churches be missional
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Tyendinaga, Ont., August 9-10, David Guretzki, attending traditional Tyendinaga Pow Wow
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Arnprior, Ont., August 17, Rick Hiemstra, pulpit supply and speaking about the EFC at First Baptist Church
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Melfort, Sask., August 17, Wayne Durksen, giving an EFC presentation on Church and Mission at Melfort Evangelical Covenant Church
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Kitchener, Ont., August 17, Don McNiven, bringing an update from the EFC and speaking on worship at Sunday service, Stanley Park Baptist Church
Additional Christian community calendar events
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Global Leadership Summit (simulcast from Chicago), August 7-8
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Workshop – A Clean Heart (Word-Insight Life Counsel), online, August 10
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Godly Play Conference (Godly Play Foundation), Vancouver, August 14-16
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Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (FOTFC), Nestleton, August 16
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Book in a Day: Lamentations (Timothy Trust), Ottawa, August 23
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Online Church Vitalization Summit (Church Vitalization Canada), online, August 27-28
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Pastors & Leaders Prayer Forum (BGEA Canada), online, August 27
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Jesus in the City Parade & Festival (Jesus in the City/Festival of Praise International), Toronto, September 6