What Success in Ottawa Looks Like for the EFC
How does the EFC measure success in its efforts to bring biblical principles to bear in Ottawa public policy discussions? “Whether there is a tangible positive outcome or whether our actions simply are an act of faithful witness, with your help, the EFC is working at the intersection of faith and public life.” Read the latest Canada Watch. Sign up to get six issues per year.
Have You Been Impacted by Medical Assistance in Dying?
As Medical Assistance in Dying becomes more common and widespread in Canada, more and more Canadians will experience the challenges of family members, friends and neighbours making that choice. If you’ve experienced the hardship of that experience, we’d like to hear our story. We will protect your confidentiality. You can email us at senioreditor@faithtoday.ca
Faith Today Tells Canadian Stories. Read About a Winnipeg Youth Job Training Program
Step Up, a ministry of Winnipeg’s Inner City Youth Alive, is dedicated to building affordable housing and providing job training for at-risk youth. Learn more in this News, Notes, Ideas article from the Jul/Aug Faith Today.
EFC Job Opening: Event Coordinator
The EFC is seeking a full-time Event Coordinator. This is a hybrid position based in Ottawa or Toronto. This new position is being created to organize a variety of events for the EFC (including speaking engagements, prospecting/networking events, seminars and workshops). See TheEFC.ca/Jobs for more information.
We Are Strong When We Pray Together
As wildfires continue to burn near communities in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories, we encourage churches and Christians across Canada to thank God for lives spared and to continue to pray for protection for areas still under threat. Pray also for comfort and provision for displaced residents, especially those who have lost their homes.
→ Sharing Your ‘Contagious Faith’ with your Muslim Friend (LMT), online, Sept. 9
→ Jesus in the City Parade (JITC), Toronto, Sept. 9
→ Love-Centred Philanthropy: A ‘Whole Person’ Approach to Fundraising (KCN), online, Sept. 14
→ Write! Canada Webinar with Tosca Lee (TWG), online, Sept. 15-16
→ The Word Awards (TWG), online, Sept. 16
→ Gender, Sexuality & Christian Ethics Course (SAEC), online, Mon’s Sept. 18–Nov. 27
→ EFC Presentation and Prayer Gathering on MAiD, online, Sept. 21
→ Understanding Suicide: Perseverance Conference 2023 (West Highland Baptist), Sept. 23
→ Stories of Transformation in Canada (TOWC), online, Sept. 26
→ Canadian International Faith & Film Festival (CIFF), online, Sept. 28-30
→ Christian Parenting & Grandparenting (West Highland Baptist), Hamilton, Sept. 30
→ Toronto + GTA Ministry & Business Leaders Afternoon (MC), Oakville, Sept. 30
In Case You Missed It
→ Job Openings: pastor (Red Deer, Montreal, Brampton, Saint John, Ottawa); Montreal director of leadership programs; and more (FaithToday.ca/Classifieds)
→ Hastened Death for Mental Illness Needs to Be Stopped (EFC info and call to action)
→ Resource on Disability and Belonging in the Church En Français (EFC resources)
→ Megachurch Worship Dominates Charts (Faith Today article)