The Charitable Sector: Submission to the Special Senate Committee
How do religious charities benefit Canadian society? The EFC has made a submission to a review of the charitable sector, encouraging the government to intentionally make room for religious Canadians to participate in public life and recommending that it keep the ‘advancement of religion’ as a charitable purpose.
Register Now for National Interfaith Conference in Toronto
On April 28-30, 2019, the fourth “Our Whole Society” conference will take place in Toronto, the latest in a series organized by the Canadian Interfaith Conversation, of which the EFC is a founding member. Over the past few years these conferences have fostered a new dialogue about the changing role of religion in a pluralistic Canadian society. The upcoming conference will explore three themes: Rethinking Identity; Addressing Extremism and Polarization; and Technology, Values and Society. Besides panel discussions, there will be keynote presentations by Dr. Solange Lefebvre (Research Chair in Religion, Culture, and Society at the University of Montreal), the Hon. Bob Rae (former premier of Ontario, Canada’s special envoy to Myanmar, senior fellow at the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights) and Dr. Michael Ruse (professor emeritus at the University of Guelph, professor of philosophy at Florida State University). Their website is currently accepting registrations.
Ask Your MP to Support Doctors’ Conscience Bill
Private member’s Bill C-418 will be up for debate in the House of Commons soon. This bill would protect health care workers from being compelled to participate in Medical Assistance in Dying. Let your MP know that freedom of conscience is important to you and ask your MP to support Bill C-418. See a sample letter and the EFC’s letter of support at TheEFC.ca/c418.
EFC Job Opportunity in British Columbia
The EFC is now accepting applications for a paid casual (part-time) position as EFC Ambassador in British Columbia. Ambassadors represent the EFC through public speaking, presentations and participation at gatherings such as ministerials. See detailed job description and how to apply at TheEFC.ca/Jobs.
New Podcast: To Be or Not Be an Evangelical
In our latest podcast, Brian Stiller of the World Evangelical Alliance notes, "Evangelical is now a word disfigured by political pundits, muddied by protestors from the left and right, and brought into dishonour by self-proclaimed spokespeople who excuse inappropriate behaviour and language as the necessary price for political power. The center has shifted, and many Evangelicals now wonder where they fit."
Love Is Moving TV Series Now Streaming
Love Is Moving TV series is now streaming on Castle. Go to intothecastle.com to sign up for a 1-month free subscription! The Love Is Moving TV series for young adults was co-produced in 2014 by the EFC’s Joel Gordon and Lorna Dueck of Crossroads Christian Communications. It promotes many of the same values and activities as the EFC's youth and young adult magazine and related initiatives. Learn more at www.TheEFC.ca/LIM.
The End Will Come – But What Does the Bible Really Teach About It?
Most Bible scholars agree that Jesus will return, but they fail to agree on the details. Well-publicized false prophecies, sensationalism and changing interpretations only muddy our understanding of the end-times further. Amid the different voices, “what is the best way for Christians to approach Bible prophecy?” Our columnist James Beverley shares his perspective.
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→ City Movement “Insights to Impact” Conferences, Winnipeg, Apr. 24; London, Apr. 25; Saskatoon, Apr. 30; Regina, May 1
→ Freshwind Youth Conference, Toronto, Apr. 18-20
→ CYN Youth Worker Resource Lunch Tour, various Ontario cities plus Dorval, Que., Apr. 23-May 2
→ Church Leaders Forums, Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Apr. 24-May 2
→ Hold Me Tight Couples Weekend Workshop, Hamilton, Apr. 27-28
→ 6.8 Youth Event at CMU, Winnipeg, Apr. 28
→ Our Whole Society: Identity & Common Ground in an Age of Transition, Toronto, Apr. 28-30
→ Student Christian Legal Institute, London, Apr. 29-May 3
→ Tyndale Wesley Studies Symposium, Toronto, Apr. 30
→ Canadian Church Press Convention, Winnipeg, May 1-3
→ National Christian Youth Summit, Ottawa, May 1-3
→ National Prayer Breakfast, Ottawa, May 2
→ Equip 2019, Edmonton, May 2-3
→ Sharpen Conference, Edmonton, May 2-4
→ Chosen, Holy, Called – Women’s Conference, Mississauga, May 3-4
→ Souly Business Canada Conference, Godfrey, May 3-5
→ Women’s Connection Conference, Grimsby, May 3-5
→ Reveal Conference on Sexualized Culture, Portage la Prairie, May 4
In Case You Missed It
→ Quebec Legislation on Religious Symbols: Three Points to Consider
→ Summer Camp Changed My Life (Faith Today article)
→ Teach Us to Want (audio podcast)