August 25, 2015

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EFC AND THE IMPORTANT B.C. COURT CASE HAPPENING THIS WEEK
“The implications of this case extend beyond TWU. Most Christian colleges and universities have codes of conduct, as do many other religious organizations,” writes Bruce J. Clemenger, EFC president, about the Trinity Western University law school case that has begun in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Read his full comments at blog.theEFC.ca. The EFC filed its legal arguments for this case that began on August 24. 

EFC PRESIDENT TO ATTEND CHANGE OF CHAPLAIN GENERAL
On Wednesday EFC President Bruce J. Clemenger will participate in the change of appointment ceremony for Chaplain General (Canadian Forces) from Brigadier-General John Fletcher to Brigadier General Guy Chapdelaine. Clemenger is a member of the Interfaith Committee for Canadian Military Chaplaincy representing the military chaplains who are from affiliate EFC denominations. Clemenger, along with other members of the Interfaith Committee on Military Chaplaincy, was honoured recently with an award recognizing the committee’s outstanding contribution to the development of the Canadian Military Chaplaincy.

REGISTER TODAY FOR EFC WEBINAR ON CHANGING CANADIAN CHURCH HAPPENING THIS THURSDAY 
The Canadian Church is changing – how should we respond? What affect will aging members and rising rates of immigration have 20 years from now? Rick Hiemstra, director of research for the EFC, will share recent statistics and fresh research that will give pause – and a much needed perspective on what it means to be the Church in Canada today. Your questions and insights will be welcome during the webinar. Register now at theEFC.ca/webinars.

JOHN G. STACKHOUSE JR. ON GIVING AND A CHALLENGING STORY COMING UP IN FAITH TODAY
“It turns out that giving is actually pleasurable, not just rationally satisfactory, and that functional MRI machines show that when we give, our limbic systems light up as well,” writes Stackhouse in the Jul/Aug issue of Faith Today at faithtoday.ca/digital. Stackhouse also issues a bold challenge to the Canadian evangelical Church in the cover story of the next issue. Subscribe today at faithtoday.ca/subscription.

NOW HIRING: EFC AMBASSADORS 
The EFC is now accepting applications for several part-time, casual speaking positions. EFC Ambassadors represent the EFC by making local presentations and participating in gatherings such as ministerials.

NEED A GUEST SPEAKER? 
Consider inviting an EFC speaker to your event or church. Experts available to offer a topical presentation or congregational preaching. Details at theEFC.ca/speakers.

COMING EVENTS AT THEEFC.CA/CALENDAR 
→ Changing Church EFC Webinar, online, August 27 
→ Ellel Father/Son Retreat, Westport, Ont., August 28- 
→ Passionate About Our Marriage: Early-bird deadline, Montreal, August 31 
→ TheCRY Montreal, September 12

CHECK YOUR PHONE TOO MUCH? 
We all do it, or fight it. Check out these tips to reduce use and open up space in your life, posted at Christianity.ca, Canada’s Christian library online.