THE EFC UPDATE - 2016.03.15
Uniting Evangelicals to bless Canada in the name of Jesus
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BE EQUIPPED TO INTERACT ON EUTHANASIA AND ASSISTED SUICIDE IN CANADA: SIGN UP FOR EFC WEBINAR ON MARCH 31
A parliamentary committee recently submitted its controversial proposals on assisted suicide, including no minimum age requirement or terminal physical illness requirement but requiring doctors and institutions to participate. Join us Mar. 31 for a free webinar to explore together the impact the recommendations could have, the responses they have been receiving, and to consider a way forward. EFC experts will take your questions. Register now at at theEFC.ca/webinars.
NOW IS THE TIME TO CONTACT YOUR MP. HERE’S HOW
Don’t wait for the upcoming webinar to interact with your local Member of Parliament about euthanasia and assisted suicide. You can find all the basics you need to start this crucial conversation at theEFC.ca/EuthanasiaUrgentAction. An editorial in Monday’s National Postshed light on some of the recommendations made to do with euthanasia and mental illness in Canada, including a call to contact MPs as soon as possible.
FAITH TODAY ANNOUNCES CONTEST WINNERS FROM ENTRIES ACROSS CANADA
Faith Today, Canada’s Christian magazine published by the EFC, announced the winners of its very popular “Give your pastor a break” contest. The contest, held in partnership with spiritual retreat centres and camps from coast to coast, invited Canadian congregations to submit the name of their pastor, why they deserve a break and a few words on the great job they do. More than 100 names were submitted. The draw took place last week. Every pastor entered in the contest received a free two-year subscription to Faith Today and a social media salute. The winning names, randomly drawn, receive a two-night stay at one of the generous retreat centres who joined Faith Today to present this contest.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU ON THE WEST OR EAST COAST
Don McNiven, the EFC’s new director of affiliate and donor relations, will be in the Langley, Surrey and Vancouver area from March 15 to 17 and visiting New Brunswick and Nova Scotia the week of June 6. He would be delighted to visit with supporters there to discuss the programs of the EFC and a current research extension of the Canadian Bible Engagement Study. Contact him at McNivenD@theEFC.ca or call 416-902-9110.
INVITE US FOR A VISIT
Consider inviting an EFC speaker for your group or church at theEFC.ca/speakers.
COMING EVENTS AT THEEFC.CA/CALENDAR
→ TODAY! Religion is Not a Threat: Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Toronto, Mar. 15
→ Jesus to the Nations, Halifax, Mar. 18-20
→ God, Science and the Universe, Toronto, Mar. 19
→ Registration Deadline for Writers Conf., Orleans, Ont., Mar. 24
FAITH TODAY – FEATURE
Does your church tweet, post, Instagram or anything else during a service? The Mar/Apr 2016 issue of Faith Today magazine features “High Tech in Church,” a report on how some Canadian congregations are embracing the use of phones and tablets in worship services. Take a look at FaithToday.ca/digital.
SUBSCRIBE NOW AND RECEIVE BRIAN STILLER’S LATEST BOOK
Get a free copy of An Insider’s Guide to Praying for the World by Brian Stiller when you subscribe to Faith Today. Brian Stiller founded Faith Today, Canada’s Christian magazine in 1983. He now serves as a global ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance. His new book from Baker Publishing, which retails for $17.99, identifies prayer needs and tells encouraging stories of Christian missions in different countries. Be better connected, informed and equipped this year! Subscribe to Faith Today for only $29.99, and you’ll also get a free copy of Praying for the World plus an additional bonus – our free new youth magazine, Love Is Moving. Details at FaithToday.ca/subscriptions or toll-free 1-866-302-3362. This offer is only available for a limited time.
LATEST POSTS AT BLOG.FAITHTODAY.CA
→ The risky, messy, life-changing world of urban ministry, by Patti Miller.
ISN’T IT TIME TO BECOME AN EFC AFFILIATE?
Congregations that affiliate with the EFC take a public stand for religious freedom, collaboration for ministry effectiveness, and the importance of bringing biblical principles to issues of Canadian law and public policy. Join hundreds of other congregations from more than 40 denominations at work in “uniting Evangelicals to bless Canada in the name of Jesus” at theEFC.ca/affiliate.
#loveismoving INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE
Love Is Moving, the new youth magazine published by the EFC initiative Love is Moving, is written by youth for youth, to encourage each other to put faith into action. You can add your encouragement (whatever your age) by uploading a photo of yourself to any public social media channel using the hashtag #loveismoving. We’ll uses these photos in an animated mosaic we are building to highlight the collaborative character of this movement (see a one-minute video). Pass along this invitation – and the link to our latest issue – to the Christian youth and young adults in your church.