Celebrating 30th anniversary of Sacred Assembly
The Sacred Assembly 1995 and the Reconciliation Proclamation it published were events that helped to shape the EFC and Canadian society, encouraging healing and work towards right relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. An event Jan. 23-25 in Winnipeg will build on that legacy.
How addiction parallels Jonah
Could the biblical book of Jonah have something to say about addiction? Faith Today writer Jenn Dafoe Turner reflects on the experience of addiction, how church communities can respond to it, and some surprising parallels with the book of Jonah.
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New Bill C-9 summary
The EFC has a new two-page summary on the proposed hate crimes bill, concerns about its removal of protection for religious expression and how to contact your MP. The Justice Committee will resume its study of Bill C-9 after the House of Commons resumes on Jan. 26. This is a critical time to contact your MP to ask for changes to the bill. Visit TheEFC.ca/C-9 for more information.
Hearings start in religious freedom case
A B.C. court is beginning hearings this week in the first phase of a court challenge involving a Christian hospital in Vancouver. This case will consider whether a Christian healthcare facility is able to offer care that is consistent with its beliefs and whether it is able to be a MAiD-free space. Please pray for legal counsel preparing the EFC’s written arguments in support of religious freedom, which will be submitted and presented later this spring.
Additional Christian community calendar events
Ottawa, Feb. 1, EFC President David Guretzki giving a Sunday sermon about medical assistance in dying at Arlington Woods Free Methodist Church.
• Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, worldwide, Jan. 18-25
• City on our Knees 10th Anniversary, Ottawa, Jan. 18-24
• Commemorating the 1995 Sacred Assembly, Winnipeg, Jan. 23-25
• The Science of Forgiveness: Intersections with Christian Worship and Life (ASA/CSCA), Jan. 24, online
• Apologetics Canada Conference, Burnaby, Jan. 30-31
• Youthworker Conference Saskatoon, Jan. 30-31; Abbotsford, Feb. 6-7
• Marriage Ministry Workshop (Family Life Canada), online, Jan. 31
• Rencontre au Sommet (francophone prayer summit), Granby, Feb. 2-3
• Missionfest Manitoba, Winnipeg, Feb. 6-8
• Engage Difference! Deepening understanding for intercultural ministry (CCC), Chilliwack, Feb. 9-12
• Mission Fest BC 2026, Chilliwack, Feb. 12-14
• Pastors & Leaders Prayer Forum (BGEA), online, Feb. 18
• Canadian Stories of Transforming Culture (TOWC), online, Feb. 24
• Together for Good Marriage Workshop (Family Life Canada), Winnipeg, Feb. 27-28
• Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Walk, nationwide, Feb. 28
• Today’s Teens, Brampton, Feb. 28