Podcast: Persecutions and possibilities of Nigeria's Christians
Michael Ifeoluwa and Andrew Gwaivangmin of Nigeria join the latest episode of the All Things Reconciled Podcast to share the reality of violent insurgencies, unrest, and displacements, but also hope for the Church seeking to be a healing and reconciling force.
Superhero Sunday builds all-ages connections
Saskatoon Temple's Family Sunday events aim to bring together all the generations that worship in the church community and reconnect with neighbours. Read more in the May/Jun Faith Today Church and Community section.
A Christian mindset: Being trauma-informed
Trauma exists everywhere – even within our church communities. Clinical social worker and professor Rebecca Bates explores the importance of trauma-informed care and invites us to look beyond the surface to respond with Christ-like compassion. Read her blog post at FaithToday.ca.
New bill to stop MAiD for mental illness
Bill C-218 was introduced last Friday, just before the House of Commons began its summer break. A law allowing euthanasia for mental illness alone has already passed and will take effect in March 2027 unless a bill is passed to stop it. MP Tamara Jansen has introduced Bill C-218 to remove the provisions that allow MAiD for mental illness alone. This kind of private member’s bill only passes with broad support. Call or write your MP to ask for support for Bill C-218. See the EFC’s resources at TheEFC.ca/C218.
EFC letter to energy and natural resources minister highlights Reconciliation Proclamation
The EFC, in partnership with the Seven Commitments Working Group, has sent a letter to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. The letter highlighted the Reconciliation Proclamation as foundational to the EFC’s learning and journey toward right relationship with Indigenous peoples and encouraged the minister to work together in respectful nation-to-nation partnership with Indigenous peoples, ensuring a seat at the table in all decisions that impact their rights, interests, communities and lands.
Strathmore, AB, June 29, Roger Helland, bringing a message on Psalm 121 at Hope Community Covenant Church
Kelowna, B.C., July 13, Roger Helland, speaking on a Life of Prayer at Kelowna Gospel Fellowship Church
Sechelt, B.C., July 20, Jason Jairam, speaking at Bethel Baptist Church about how the EFC engages with the topic of Church and Mission
Additional Christian community calendar events
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Encounter Church Multiplication Training (Church Development Network), Vancouver, July 4-5
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Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (FOTFC), Nestleton, Ont., July 5-11
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East Braintree, Man., July 8-14
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Ottawa-Gatineau March for Jesus, July 12 Workshop: A Renewed Mind (Word-Insight Life Counsel), online, July 13
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Science and Technology as Worship Conference (ASA), online or in-person from Lakewood, Colo., July 18-21
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B.C. Christian Ashram Retreat, Langley, July 18-19
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Waldheim Missions Conference, Waldheim, Sask., July 27-30
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Global Leadership Summit (simulcast from Chicago), August 7-8