EFC letter to finance minister on charitable status recommendations
The EFC has written a letter to the finance minister asking for clarification about recommendation 430 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance report, which recommended that the government “Amend the Income Tax Act to provide a definition of a charity which would remove the privileged status of “advancement of religion” as a charitable purpose.”
Awards for Faith Today work from 2024
Join us in congratulating writers whose work was judged excellent by the Canadian Christian Communicators Association. The EFC’s bimonthly magazine Faith Today received 17 new awards and placings.
Canada Watch: Civic engagement ideas, women’s survey
The EFC’s latest Canada Watch newsletter includes practical ideas for civic involvement, how to participate in our survey on Evangelical women in the church and more.
Reaching the unreached online
What if you had to go no farther than your own home to engage in gospel outreach? Allan Descheneau of TACO: The Alliance for Creative Outreach is an example of content creators who reach the unreached in digital spaces.
You can read more news stories that equip and uplift the Church in Canada by subscribing for free to Faith Today, the EFC’s bimonthly magazine.
EFC seeks youth interviewees for study on social media and faith
The EFC is partnering with 11 other organizations in a new research project about how youth and their church groups use social media to connect. The project seeks to interview 40 students in Grades 7 to 12.
Participating youth will be entered in draws for gifts and gift cards at various stages of the research process. Parental consent is required for the interview. Learn more at TheEFC.ca/IFS.
Lessons from writing history
Phil Cotnoir was involved in writing and editing an updated history of Canadian Baptist churches, leading him to reflect on legacy, faithfulness and the importance of remembering those who came before. Read more of Cotnoir's thoughts and observations in his new post at FaithToday.ca.
World Refugee Sunday
The World Evangelical Alliance calls on churches to observe World Refugee Sunday on or near to June 20 (UN World Refugee Day) and participate in prayer and action, responding in practical ways to God’s call to love the stranger as yourself. The EFC website has general information. Get the latest resources (requires free signup) at iwas.live.
Winnipeg, June 15-17: Our Whole Society Conference: “Fostering Hope in a Divided World.” EFC senior ambassador Bruce J. Clemenger opening second day and hosting two workshops
Worldwide, June 15 and 22: World Refugee Sunday
Ancaster, June 16: David Guretzki, representing the EFC and bringing greetings at the CRCNA Synod
Guelph, June 17, David Guretzki, speaking at lunch meeting with pastors’ ministerial (The Evangelical Fellowship of Guelph)
Belleville, June 19, David Guretzki, speaking at pastors and Christian leaders event (Belleville Christian Ministries group)
Toronto, June 22-June 27, Roger Helland, teaching a Tyndale Seminary DMin course on Desiring God: Sacred Paths & Spiritual Mentors
Additional Christian community calendar
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Provincial Leaders Prayer Dinner (City in Focus), Vancouver, June 12
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Journey to Us Marriage Retreat (FOTFC), East Braintree, Man., June 13-15
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Leadership Prayer Breakfast (Anthony Robles/City in Focus), Vancouver, June 13
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Beautiful Feet: Bringing Good News to the Elderly (Embrace Ministries), Ottawa, June 14
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Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (FOTFC), Nestleton, Ont., June 14-20, July 5-11; Priddis, Alta., June 17-23
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Art and Soul Fundraising Event (Ottawa Innercity Ministries), June 20
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The Timothy Trust Summer School (The Met), Ottawa, June 23-27
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Stories of Transformation in Canada (Transform Our World Canada), online, June 24
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Canadian Selah Music Awards, Calgary, June 27