Read and share new EFC resource on euthanasia
The EFC encourages you to read and share its new resource on euthanasia that includes an update on medical assistance in dying in Canada and what you can do. Learn about the scheduled March 2027 expansion of MAiD to those with mental illness, the government committee recommendation to allow MAiD for mature minors, and why Canada needs safe spaces free from pressure to agree to MAiD.
EFC researcher to discuss research on the church and Covid
EFC researcher Rick Hiemstra will be a panelist Aug. 13 at a University of Montréal research colloquium called Religions et pandémie Covid-19/Religion and Covid-19. He will discuss research on the church and Covid-19. Register here for this hybrid, bilingual event.
EFC president attends pow wow
EFC President David Guretzki will attend the Tyendinaga Pow Wow Aug. 10-11 on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Bay of Quinte, Ontario.
Summer, screen time and shame
Guest Faith Today columnist Tryphena Perumalla-Gagnon reflects on teaching our children digital literacy and how to use screens in healthy ways. Read more columns and articles from the Jul/Aug issue on our website or subscribe for free to receive the print version of Faith Today.
→ Lausanne Canada 24-7 Prayer Initiative, nationwide, June 20-Sept. 22
→ Global Leadership Summit (Global Leadership Network), various host sites/simulcast from Illinois, Aug. 8-9
→ Gospel Impact Conference (ShareWord Global), Toronto, Aug. 16-17
→ Cross Cultural Training & Mosque Tour (CCCOWE Canada and LMT), Markham, Aug. 22-23
→ Stories of Transformation in Canada (TOWC), online, Aug. 27
→ OIM’s Strokes of Hope Evening at the OAG, Ottawa, Aug. 28
→ Journey to Us Marriage Retreat (FOTFC), Nestleton Station, Ont., Sept. 6-7
→ Jesus in the City Parade, Toronto, Sept. 7