Appeal on Famine in Africa
The EFC, along with a number of interfaith partners, has issued an Interfaith Appeal regarding the famine declared in South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria and Yemen. The appeal calls on our communities and all Canadians to mobilize in response to one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises since the Second World War. We’ve provided a list of our affiliates in the region. The government will match donations made before the end of June.
The EFC Seeks Leave to Intervene in TWU Case
This week the EFC and Christian Higher Education Canada are filing their application for leave to intervene in the Trinity Western University cases before the Supreme Court of Canada. The Court is hearing two appeals, from the Ontario Court of Appeal which ruled against TWU, and from the B.C. Court of Appeal which ruled in TWU’s favour. The two appeals will be heard on November 30, 2017.
Letter to the Health Minister
The EFC has asked the Health Minister to take steps to protect children from accessing violent pornography online and to develop a public health awareness campaign on the harms of pornography. The EFC also wrote to the Health Minister to express deep disappointment with the health committee’s limited report on the public health impact of violent and degrading sexual images.
What Can Churches Do to Help Youth and Young Adults?
Read the latest in our online Three Questions interview series. This week: Sid Koop, a youth ministries expert in Kelowna, B.C.
Join in on World Refugee Sunday
World Refugee Sunday is held annually on the Sundays before and after June 20 (World Refugee Day) to remember the needs of refugees. Plan to join in prayer and action, responding in practical ways to God’s call to “love the stranger as yourself.” The EFC offers a webpage of new information, resources and links.
Latest Canada Watch Online
The latest issue of the EFC newsletter Canada Watch (June-July) is now online. It introduces a remarkable research project on the missions engagement of Canadian Evangelicals and their congregations. It introduces our new free Battling Pornography study guide. And it includes an exclusive interview with David Guretzki, the EFC’s new executive vice-president.
Introducing Our First EFC Podcasts
Listen to our first-ever EFC podcasts on Soundcloud! They include The Challenge of Gender Fluidity, An Answer to Why in Africa and more. You can also listen to the EFC Podcast feed on iTunes, Google Play, or RSS.
→ World Refugee Sunday, worldwide, June 18 or 25
→ God, Atheism, & Ultimate Meaning, Ottawa, June 21
→ National Aboriginal Day, nationwide, June 21
→ Canadian Church Press Convention, Quebec City, June 21-24
→ God’s Agape/Probability Design for the Universe, Montreal, June 22
→ The Word Awards Gala, Mississauga, June 23
→ A Taste of MissionFest Toronto, Mississauga, June 29
→ Watchmen Canadian Family Gathering, Montreal, June 29–July 1
→ The Cry Kingston, Kingston, July 1
→ Voices Together, Vancouver, July 1
→ Praying Like Jesus Summer Prayer Retreat, Vancouver, July 8
Behind Compassion’s Departure From India
The Hindu-dominated government of India has banned Compassion International’s centres in India from receiving foreign funds, forcing the organization to close its programs there. In fact, rising persecution of Christians in Southeast Asia means that many other Christian organizations have been restricted, and pastors and converts have been physically attacked. Read more about the situation in Southeast Asia.
→ Off you go to the printers! See you soon.
→ Reconciliation involves listening. Blanket exercise makes that easy
In Case You Missed It
→ Three Questions About a New Report on Pornography
→ Study on Missions Promotion in Canadian Congregations
→ Latest Episode of Love is Moving TV series