EFC President and Incoming Vice-President in Washington D.C.
EFC President Bruce Clemenger and incoming Executive Vice President David Guretzki are in Washington D.C. this week to meet with the senior leadership of the National Association of Evangelicals. They will also be briefing leaders of evangelical organizations in Washington on the state of evangelicalism and the issues we are engaging in Canada.
Coptic Church Bombings
The EFC sent a letter of condolence to Bishop Mina of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the wake of the bombing of two churches in Egypt on Palm Sunday. Remember to pray for those who are persecuted because of their faith.
Final Stages of Reviewing Bill 84
Please pray for the Ontario committee in the final stages of reviewing Bill 84 today. Pray for strong, specific conscience protection for health care workers and facilities who object to participating in euthanasia and assisted suicide. See our website for more information.
Committee Studying Pornography’s Health Impact Wraps Up Meetings
Today is the final meeting for the federal committee studying the public health impact of pornography. Please pray for clarity and wisdom for MPs as they grapple with this content and make recommendations. For more information on this study, visit our website.
Court Challenge to CPSO Patient Referral Policy
The EFC is an intervener in the case of the Christian Medical and Dental Society et al. v. the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). The EFC is supporting a legal challenge to the CPSO policy that physicians must refer patients for medical procedures, even when the procedures violate a doctor’s conscience. This case, scheduled to be heard in June, could set a precedent for how professional associations treat conscientious objection. You can read the legal arguments that the EFC recently filed.
The EFC Debuts New French Magazine
Vivre sa foi is a new French print magazine about to debut from The EFC. The magazine is designed to show the vibrant faith that drives francophone Christians in Canada. Vivre sa foi will be published in April 2017. Sign up now to order multiple free copies for your church or organization.
EFC’s Director of Affiliate and Donor Relations in B.C.
Don McNiven, our Director of Affiliate and Donor Relations, will be in the Abbotsford, Langley, Sussex, and Burnaby areas of British Columbia from May 22-26, 2017. If you would like to meet with him to find out more about the EFC or how you can get involved, please email Don. He'd be delighted to connect with you.
Our Whole Society Conference
How an inclusive society provide space for diverse perspectives and practices to be welcomed into the public sphere? Can we advance beyond simple toleration of religious and other differences to embrace a wider respect for all citizens? These are some of the questions to be addressed at the Our Whole Society conference, a multifaith conference supported by the EFC. There’s still time to join the discussion May 8–9, 2017 in Ottawa.
Pursuit Conference Coming to Edmonton
The Pursuit is a 2.5-day conference for Christian ministry leaders organized by the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (an EFC affiliate). It is coming to Edmonton on May 3-5, 2017! The Pursuit is a fantastic opportunity to grow as a leader, sharpen your skills, and connect with Christian leaders from across Canada. Find out more, including how to register, at The Pursuit’s website.
→ Freshwind Youth Conference, Toronto, Apr. 13-15
→ Weekend Getaway, from Family Life Canada, Montebello, QC, Apr. 21-23; Halifax, May 5-7
→ Presbyterian Fellowship Renewal Day Conference, Barrie, Apr. 22
→ Ben Witherington III on Scripture, Authority and Ethics, Toronto, Apr. 24-25
→ CYN Youth Worker Resource Lunch Tour, 12 cities across ON and QC, Apr. 25-May 4
→ Last Days Bible Conference, Calgary, Apr. 28-Apr. 29
→ Promise Keepers Canada Legacy Conference, Scarborough, Apr. 29
→ The Pursuit conference, Edmonton, May 3-5
→ EFC’s Rick Hiemstra in Cornwall, ON, May 4
→ Church Library Association of Ontario Spring Conference, Waterloo, May 6
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Why Send Children to a Christian Camp?
A Christian camp isn’t just about camping: it’s an opportunity for children to discover that they have a purpose in life and, while exploring creation, to learn about the Creator of us all. Christian camp counsellors see their work as a ministry, dedicated to ensuring that children encounter the love of God as they have fun and stay safe. For more information about Christian camps your children might enjoy attending this summer, see a list in the latest Faith Today.
In Case You Missed It
→ EFC asks for conscience protection for Ontario health-care workers
→ Government report flags pornography
→ Open letter to Ontario MPPs on conscience protection
→ Motion M103 to condemn Islamophobia passes – EFC thoughts
→ Faith Today is going to Uganda