Join “10 Days to Stop MAiD for Mental Illness”
Last week the EFC launched 10 Days of Action on MAiD for Mental Illness. The justice minister recently stated the government may consider delaying MAiD with mental illness as the sole criteria, so this week is a crucial time for action. Before Parliament resumes next week, please ask your MP to support a delay of MAiD for mental illness. Spread the word about our 10 Days of Action by sharing the EFC’s short video and Facebook Live.
Families of Faith: Join EFC presentation and prayer this Thursday
At 11:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 25, EFC researcher Lindsay Callaway will present some key themes about Christian faith transmission in families. There will also be time for questions and answers, corporate prayer and optional small group prayer using online breakout rooms. Callaway will draw from the recent research report Parenting Faith sponsored by 17 Canadian ministry organizations and denominations. She’ll also address the role local churches play or don’t play in family faith life. To learn more, add the event to your electronic calendar, or find the Zoom link, visit TheEFC.ca/Calendar.
Now hiring: EFC 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, at ottawa@theefc.ca.
Love Is Moving magazine goes fully digital
This year, 10 years after the EFC’s young adult magazine Love Is Moving magazine published its first issue, it is transitioning to online seasonal issues while discontinuing the print magazine. This transition will allow Love Is Moving to devote more resources towards expanding digital content, including a podcast and significantly increased social media content. Love Is Moving's website will continue hosting thoughtful conversations for young Evangelicals about topical issues. Stay current by subscribing to LIM’s email newsletter.
EFC ambassador at evangelists summit in Calgary
EFC Prayer Ambassador Roger Helland will be one of the speakers and seminar presenters at Advance Evangelists Summit in Calgary, at Foothills Alliance Church, February 20-22.
Ancient writings from just after the Apostles
Early Christianity offers some written treasures outside the Bible worth reading. From Clement of Rome to Irenaeus, our latest Faith Today History Lesson column lists some early Christian writers you may want to add to your reading list.
Gardening curly endives brought healing and more
A small garden of curly endive brought a measure of personal healing, nourished local families in need, and is giving rise to a collaborative project between local charities and gardeners, writes Irene-Grace Bom in the latest post at FaithToday.ca/Blog.
→ Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, international, Jan. 18-25
→ Stories of Transformation in Canada (TOWC), online, Jan. 23
→ Day of Prayer to Transform Every Workplace (WOOK), nationwide, Jan. 24 (includes online event)
→ Cultivating Shalom (Forge Canada), online, Jan. 25
→ Families of Faith: Concern and Hope (EFC Presentation and Prayer with Lindsay Callaway), online, Jan. 25
→ Youth Worker Conference (YWC), Saskatoon, Jan. 26-27; Vancouver, Feb. 2-3; Calgary, Feb. 9-10
→ Why Science and Faith Need Each Other in These Times (Elaine Howard Ecklund/CSCA), online, Jan. 27
→ International Holocaust Memorial Day, Jan. 27
→ Rencontre au sommet 2024 (prayer summit), Granby, Que., Jan. 29-30
→ Missionfest Manitoba 2024, Winnipeg, Feb. 2-4
→ The Hope of Place: Placedness in Lamentations and Song of Songs (Brittany Melton/Regent College), Vancouver, Feb. 5
→ Traditional African Medicine—Nothing But Voodoo? (Morẹ́nikẹ́ Ọláòṣebìkan/The King’s University), Edmonton, Feb. 5
→ The Bible as a Tool for Changing Culture (Christopher Watkin/UBC Graduate & Faculty Christian Forum), online, Feb. 7
→ Calvin Symposium on Worship (CIW), online/Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 7-9
→ Marriage Enrichment Retreat (FOTF), Kelowna, Feb. 9-11
→ Communication Workers Watercooler Break (CCCA), online, Feb. 9
→ Marriage Enrichment Conference (FOTF), Brandon, Feb. 10