New hate crime bill being studied
The Justice Minister introduced a government bill with new hate crime offences on September 19. Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, is currently being studied by a committee. See the EFC’s website for more information.
EFC seeks clarification on Crown corporation grant guidelines
The EFC has written to Farm Credit Canada (FCC), a Crown corporation, to ask for clarification on the wording of its AgriSpirit Fund grant and whether it considers all religious groups ineligible for funding. Read more at TheEFC.ca/FCCgrant.
How to encourage others
Have you ever been “encouraged” by a coupon or flyer to visit a store or buy an item? Christian encouragement isn’t just about motivating others to do something, says Fellowship Skills columnist April Yamasaki: “It’s encouragement for its own sake, to lift others up and cheer them on.”
Read the full column along with many more columns and articles in the Sep/Oct Faith Today. Subscribe for free to this bi-monthly magazine published by the EFC.
Donating during Canada Post strike
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Calgary, Alta,, Oct. 14, Roger Helland, speaking to all national staff on Leading with Kingdom Prayer, at the chapel of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada
Hinton, Alta., Oct. 17-19, Roger Helland, speaking at Hinton Alliance Church, about a life of prayer and corporate prayer gathering
Ottawa, Ont., Oct. 23, David Guretzki and staff at EFC Presidents Day
Ottawa, Ont., Oct. 23, David Guretzki and staff at EFC Pastor’s Day
Ottawa, Ont., Oct. 24, EFC’s Centre for Faith and Public Life holding a briefing on Public Policy, Legal Trends and Antisemitism in Canada
Additional Christian community calendar events
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Change Conference (YFC Canada), Ottawa, Oct. 10-11; Toronto, Oct. 17-18
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Church Mental Health Summit (Hope Made Strong), online, Oct. 10
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Minority Report: Christian Witness in a Secular City (Ross Lockhart/Flourishing Congregations), webinar, Oct. 10
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Ministry Leaders 7-Day Renewal Retreat (Kerith/FOTF), Nestleton, Ont., Oct. 13-20, Oct. 25-Nov. 1; East Braintree, Man., Oct. 13-20; Priddis, Oct. 20-27
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Reenchanting the World: Philosophy, Spirituality, Ecology, Arts (Richard Kearney, Mark Wallace/TMU/ICS), Toronto, Oct. 16-18
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Conference on Faith and History 2025 (Pacific Academy), Surrey, Oct. 16-18
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Global Leadership Summit, simulcast from Chicago to Calgary, Vancouver, etc., Oct. 16-17
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Tyndale Intercultural Leadership Conference (TIM Centre), Toronto, Oct. 16
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Social Media: A Window into Your Church (Florence Sevensma/Knox College), online, Oct. 17
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God’s Heart for Our Muslim Neighbours (LMT), Toronto, Oct. 17-18
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Christian Courier’s 80th Anniversary (CC), Toronto, Oct. 18
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Celebrate Christian Writing (TWG), Surrey, Oct. 18
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Uncertain Times: Developing the Theological and Ministry Skills We Need (Bell’s Corners United Church), Bell’s Corners, Oct. 20-21
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Building Teams for Mission, Culture and Kingdom Impact (Kentro Network), Abbotsford, Oct. 20
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An Evening of Conversation (Murray Watts / Imago), Toronto, Oct. 21
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The Beloved Son Play about Henri Nouwen (Murray Watts / Imago), Waterloo, Oct. 21; Toronto, Oct. 22; Richmond Hill, Oct. 24; Ancaster, Oct. 25
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Conference on Digital Communications and AI (Evangelical Press Association), online, Oct. 21-22
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ELO Forum (ELO Network), Winnipeg, Oct. 22
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Flourishing Together Teachers Conference (ACSI Eastern Canada), Moncton, Oct. 23-24
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Celebration of Generosity (Generous Giving), Collingwood, Oct. 24-26
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Paul and Grace: Scripture and Theology Colloquium (Wycliffe), Toronto, Oct. 24
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Wor/th Seminar on Worship and Theology (Matt Redman/Matt Maher/etc.), Abbotsford, Oct. 25