Supreme Court to Release Decision in Wall Case
This Thursday the Supreme Court will release its decision in the Wall case, which concerns whether courts should have jurisdiction to review membership decisions of religious communities and voluntary associations. The EFC intervened in the case along with the Catholic Civil Rights League. Read an overview of the case and see our factum here.
EFC President Preaches at Church Celebrating Human Trafficking Initiative
Last Sunday, EFC President Bruce Clemenger preached at Valley View Alliance Church in Newmarket, which celebrated the launch of u-r home, an initiative to open the first safe house for victims of human trafficking in the area. Valley View birthed the initiative, which recently received charitable status. It will be a place of hope for rescued victims of human trafficking in York Region, north of Toronto. The EFC recently made a submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on the issue of human trafficking.
EFC Vice-President Visiting Southern Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Calgary This Coming Week
EFC Vice-President David Guretzki has a busy week ahead, with engagements scheduled from Southern Ontario to Saskatchewan and Calgary. Perhaps you will be able to meet him if you are attending one of the following events:
June 1: He will present the workshop "Evangelical Witness on the 'Wrong Side of History'" at the Associated Gospel Churches annual general meeting in Niagara Falls, Ont.
June 3: He will speak at Trailview Alliance Church in Swift Current, Sask.
June 4-5: He will represent the EFC at the general assembly of the Christian & Missionary Alliance churches in Calgary.
Summer Newsletter Thanks Donors
EFC Director of Research Rick Hiemstra has been helping lead the Young Adult Transition Research project, made possible in part by the generosity of EFC donors. Rick explains in the latest Canada Watch newsletter what readers can expect from this major study of what helps some young Canadians hold onto Christian faith during the transition after high school. He also expresses his personal thanks to those who support the EFC. Read the June issue of Canada Watch.
Three Questions on Summer Grant Announcements for 2018
Now that the government has announced its Canada Summer Jobs grants for this year, we asked the EFC’s Julia Beazley, director of public policy, to help us make sense of what’s happening with this controversy and the organizations that applied. Did the government reject all the groups that objected to the attestation this year? Learn more in our Three Questions on Summer Grant Announcements for 2018.
If your organization has been approved for a CSJ grant even though the wording of the attestation was altered or a letter was included, please let the EFC know at feedback@theefc.ca.
New Audio Podcast: Did We Find Peace in Assisi?
"Peace doesn’t come in sitting around a campfire singing Kumbaya." This new audio podcast is based on a Dispatch from Brian Stiller, “Did We Find Peace in Assisi?” In it he reflects on war and peace and a 2016 interfaith gathering in Italy. He calls Christians to pray specifically for peace.
The Joy and Sorrow of Palliative Care
In our latest issue of Faith Today, senior writer Alex Newman shares her own experience caring for a dying loved one, and how Canada can do better with palliative care. This article is free online, but you can also support us and receive our print magazine by subscribing at FaithToday.ca/subscription.
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→ Mobilize Leadership Summit, Markham, June 5
→ Olympic Faith Women's Ministry Retreat, Cremona, June 8-10
→ Global Day of Prayer to End Famine, worldwide, June 10
→ Church Leaders Forums – World Vision: Oakville, St. John’s, Fredericton, Halifax, June 11-14
→ World Guild Awards Gala, Mississauga, June 15
→ The Ministry, Art, Craft, and Business of Writing, Toronto, June 16
→ Wonder Jam 2018, Vaughan, June 16
→ World Refugee Sunday, worldwide, June 17 or 24
→ Our Heart, God’s Home Retreat, Mono, June 17-19; St. Albert, June 21-23
→ You Lead: Equipping Every Woman’s Passion & Purpose, Calgary, June 21-22
→ Living Proof Live with Beth Moore, Calgary, June 22-23
→ WICC 100: Pursuit of Justice, Toronto, June 22
→ Women’s Inter-Church Council 100th Anniversary Celebration, Toronto, June 23
→ The Revival (Prayer & Fast Meetings), Hope, B.C., July 2-6
In Case You Missed It
→ Young Adult Transition Research Consultation in Burlington
→ Latest Webinar: How Churches and Organizations Can Communicate Effectively
→ Into the Heart of Crisis Pregnancy Centres in Canada
→ What Do You Remember About the Years Right After High School?