The EFC advocates for strong conscience protection
The EFC has asked the Alberta body that regulates doctors to set a high bar for conscience protection. Specifically, the EFC has asked the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta not to require doctors to provide an effective referral against their conscience. For more information, see the EFC’s short submission.
EFC launches “10 days to stop MAiD for mental illness”
Join the EFC’s 10 Days of Action on MAiD for mental illness. The justice minister has said the government is considering options, and one option is a delay of MAiD for mental illness. Starting today, the EFC is giving tips and resources for prayer and contacting your MP during the next 10 days. On Calling Saturday this weekend, plan to leave a voicemail message at your MP’s office. Watch and share the EFC’s new short video and Facebook Live on MAiD for mental illness.
Spirit-filled parenting luncheon
Rick Hiemstra, the EFC’s Director of Research, is speaking on the Parenting Faith Research Project at a luncheon for pastors, leaders and spouses entitled “Spirit-Filled Parenting” next Monday, January 22. Hiemstra will be part of a three-person panel and will take questions afterwards. Are you interested in having a member of our research team speak at your event? Let us know!
Now hiring: Research and policy analyst
The EFC is hiring a full-time Research and Policy Analyst to work in our Ottawa office located at 275 Slater Street. The Analyst will undertake research and analysis of government policy, provide information, research and analysis from a biblical perspective on relevant social and public policy issues and undertake research and written projects in support of the EFC’s ministry and public engagement. For more information about this position or to apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Julia Beazley, Director of Public Policy, ottawa@theefc.ca.
Love Is Moving magazine to expand digital content in 2024
It's been just over 10 years since Love Is Moving magazine published its first issue. This year, we're excited to introduce some big changes that will help us better serve younger generations of Christians across Canada. We're working towards launching a podcast and significantly increasing our social media content. We are also transitioning to online seasonal issues and discontinuing the print magazine. This allows us to put more resources towards expanding digital content. Love Is Moving's website will continue hosting thoughtful conversations for young Evangelicals about topical issues. If you want to stay up to date with the latest from Love Is Moving, subscribing to our email newsletter is a good way to do that.
Faith Today Podcast: What true inclusion looks like
What does it mean for the church to truly welcome and include people who live with disabilities? How do we all grow stronger when everyone feels at home and valued? Faith Today's Ilana Reimer, also editor of Love Is Moving magazine, interviews Janet Noel-Annable, CEO of Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons).
The power of diplomacy
Canadians are known for being nice, but civility is more than just niceness, writes Faith Today columnist Bruce Clemenger. “Civility requires self-control, diplomatically allowing each person to articulate differences, be they on familial, community, national or international issues.”
Building with God
Being a part of a building project in God’s work is a life-altering experience – in the ancient Israel of Haggai's day or in, say, Northern Ontario today, writes Nat Reed in a new post at FaithToday.ca. Read his encouraging experience of God's faithfulness and what he learned from it.
→ World Watch List Release Event (Open Doors), online, Jan. 16
→ Organizing and Reducing Potential Risks (Marketplace Ministries Network), online, Jan. 17
→ The Power of Partnerships for City Transformation (Kentro), online, Jan. 18
→ Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, international, Jan. 18-25
→ Dwelling: The Practice of Being With (The Commons Network), online, Jan. 18
→ UCM Emerge Conference (University Christian Ministries), Lindell Beach, B.C., Jan. 19-21
→ Write! Canada Workshops (The Word Guild/Marcy Kennedy), online, Jan. 19-20
→ Spirit-Filled Parenting (Greater Toronto Spiritual Life), Markham, Jan. 22
→ Suffering Well & Suffering With (Salvation Army Ethics Centre), online, Mondays Jan. 22-March 18
→ Stories of Transformation in Canada (Transform Our World Canada), online, Jan. 23
→ Day of Prayer to Transform Every Workplace (Workers on our Knees), nationwide, Jan. 24 (includes online event)
→ EFC Presentation and Prayer Gathering on Parenting Faith, online, Jan. 25
→ Cultivating Shalom (Forge Canada), online, Jan. 25
→ Youth Worker Conference (Youth Worker Community), Saskatoon, Jan. 26-27; Vancouver, Feb. 2-3
→ Rencontre au sommet 2024 (prayer summit), Granby, Que., Jan. 29-30
→ Missionfest Manitoba 2024, Winnipeg, Feb. 2-4
→ Christopher Watkin: The Bible as a Tool for Changing Culture (UBC Graduate & Faculty Christian Forum), online, Feb. 7
→ Calvin Symposium on Worship (Calvin Institute of Worship), online/Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 7-9
→ Marriage Enrichment Retreat (FOTF), Kelowna, Feb. 9-11