EFC Statement on Death of David Mainse
On September 25, Canadian Christian media pioneer David Mainse died at age 81. He led the development of Canada’s Christian television sector for decades with a deep passion that everyone he reached would come to know his personal saviour, Jesus Christ. On behalf of the board and staff of the EFC, we offer heartfelt condolences and our abiding thanks to his family for sharing him with the world, and our sympathies to the staff at Crossroads for the loss of a truly remarkable friend and colleague.
EFC President at Conference of Catholic Bishops
EFC President Bruce Clemenger is an observer at the plenary assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops being held this week in Cornwall, Ont. The EFC and the CCCB are engaged in a formal dialogue and collaborate regularly on issues like euthanasia, palliative care and religious freedom.
The EFC’s Julia Beazley a Panelist for Pornography Talk
The EFC’s Julia Beazley is a panelist for “LUST: Pornography—What’s Right, What’s Wrong?” on September 27 at the Halifax Public Library. The discussion is part of a series on Seven Deadly Sins that the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs is hosting. Other panelists include Dr. Jacqueline Gahagan and MP Arnold Viersen. You can watch live on the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs YouTube channel.
“Love Is Moving” TV Segment Featuring Tyndale University
This week’s episode of Outside the Box with Sheldon Neil includes a Love Is Moving segment featuring the latest with Tyndale University College. The EFC’s youth initiative Love Is Moving now has a weekly segment on Outside the Box, a show that explores how Christ’s love is at work in communities in Canada. If you have a young person in your life, encourage them to check out this show every Friday at 10 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on YesTV.
Call for Conscience Campaign in Manitoba
In our latest Three Questions Series blog article, Larry Worthen of the Coalition for HealthCARE and Conscience discusses the Manitoba government’s proposed Bill 34. This bill would safeguard the conscience rights of medical professionals, protecting individuals from being required to provide—or aid in providing—assisted suicide. A Call for Conscience Campaign has been launched in Manitoba, and its supporters are encouraged to call on their MLAs to support Bill 34. For more information on how Manitoba residents can get involved, visit the Coalition’s Take Action page.
Webinar: This Fall’s Social Issues
The EFC recently held a “round up” conversation on some of the issues we are working on this fall, including medical assistance in dying, pornography, religious discrimination, Bill C51, and others. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions and hear from Julia Beazley, the EFC’s director of public policy. You can now watch this webinar or listen on SoundCloud. The next scheduled EFC webinar will be at noon EST on Oct. 18 and will deal with recovery from pornography.
EFC Director in Kingston/Belleville
The EFC’s Director of Affiliate and Donor Relations, Don McNiven, will be visiting the Kingston/Belleville area the week of October 23-27, 2017. Next, he will visit Nova Scotia from November 6-10. Interested in a meeting with him? Just email Don and he’ll be happy to arrange one.
Fearless: Christians Are Part of Culture and Culture Is a Part of Us
In response to a secularizing culture and a declining church, many Christians have retreated from their own culture in fear. Dr. Anna Robbins, vice-president of Acadia Divinity College, explains why many of our fears are baseless – and why we should instead learn how to fearlessly engage culture.
Robbins’ article is published in Faith Today, Canada’s Christian magazine, which is currently offering 2-for-1 gift subscriptions at www.FaithToday.ca/2for1. Buy a gift that lasts all year! Discounted offer only available for a limited time.
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→ Pornography—What’s Right, What’s Wrong? Halifax, Sept. 27
→ Adam and the Genome, Halifax, Sept. 29
→ Family Matters 2017 Conference, Langley, Sept. 29-Sept. 30
→ Can You Hear Me Now Conference, 108 Mile Ranch, Sept. 29-Oct. 1
→ Our Stories Shape Us: History, Faith & Practice of the Indigenous Church in Canada, Vancouver, Sept. 30
→ Ride for Refuge, cities across the country, Sept. 30
→ Sharing Hope in Crisis, Billy Graham Training, Pickering, Sept. 30
→ Journey to Wholeness; Ascent & Descent, Mono, Oct. 5
→ Conference Ministère auprès des enfants/Youth Ministry Conference, Québec, Gatineau; Montréal, Sept. 30; Montréal, Oct. 21; Sherbrooke, Oct. 28
→ Change Conference for Youth, Toronto, Oct. 13-14
→ Saturate – the Gospel in everyday life, Montréal, Oct. 13-14
→ Behind the scenes with our “Helping Children After Divorce” story
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