An important win in a long battle against MAiD's expansion
A new MAiD committee report has concluded Canada is not ready for MAiD for mental illness and recommends an indefinite delay. The government agrees with the committee and plans to introduce a bill to delay MAiD for mental illness in the coming days. For there to be a delay, a bill will have to pass in both the House of Commons and the Senate. Many MPs seem open to delaying MAiD for mental illness. Please pray for senators to be willing to delay MAiD for mental illness.
EFC Director of Public Policy on 100 Huntley
Watch an interview with Julia Beazley, EFC Director of Public Policy, that aired on 100 Huntley Street yesterday. In the interview, Julia gave an update about what’s happening with medical assistance in dying in Canada.
EFC President in Saskatchewan to discuss cultural engagement
EFC President David Guretzki will be in Saskatchewan in February for What’s It Going to Take?, a special presentation to discuss how ordinary Christians can engage with our culture and impact the Church in Canada. Join us Feb. 6 at Celebration Church in Regina or Feb. 8 at Elim Church in Saskatoon, both at 7 p.m.
Guretzki will also speak at two pastor gatherings at those same churches to explore topics like medical assistance in dying, the church's prophetic vision for 2033, and collaborative strategies for city illumination. Both run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. RSVP here.
Research on how churches fared during Covid
The EFC is encouraging pastors and other local church ministry leaders to participate in RECOV-19, a University of Montreal study exploring how religious groups fared during Covid. The study findings will be of interest to Canadian evangelical leaders and will help policymakers understand how public health decisions affect religious communities. Click here to take the 15- to 20-minute survey.
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.
EFC prayer ambassador speaks at Calgary summit
EFC Prayer Ambassador Roger Helland will speak and present in Calgary Feb. 20-22 at Advance Evangelists Summit at Foothills Alliance Church. The event is “a place and space to encourage and equip Canadian evangelists.”
A humble heart
We’re all glad when someone validates our viewpoints, but persisting with our own opinions at the expense of others can leave us isolated, writes marriage and family therapist Karen Gibson in the latest Faith Today Fellowship Skills column. “It’s in our relationships that we practise humility, fail at humility and repair the disconnection pride creates as we invite each other back into connection with openness and generosity.”
→ What is evangelicalism? Part 2 (WEA), online, Jan. 31
→ Youth Worker Conference (YWC), Vancouver, Feb. 2-3; Calgary Feb. 9-10
→ 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. 6
→ 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
→ Communicators Watercooler (CCCA), online, Feb. 9
→ Embassy: Building organic friendships with Muslims online (LMT), online, Feb. 10
→ Marriage Enrichment Retreat (FOTF), Kelowna, Feb. 9-11
→ Communication Workers Watercooler Break (CCCA), online, Feb. 9
→ Marriage Enrichment Conference (FOTF), Brandon, Feb. 10; Surrey, Feb. 17
→ Mission Fest Vancouver (Mission Central), Vancouver, Feb. 15-17
→ Redemptive Venture Builder course (Tyndale University), Toronto, each Thurs, Feb. 15–Mar. 20
→ Advance Evangelists Summit (Message Canada), Calgary, Feb. 20-21
→ PowerUp Gospel (TMC), Calgary, Feb. 21-25
→ Pastors Prayer Forum (BGEA), online, Feb. 21
→ Intercultural Leadership: Lausanne Canada Online Learning, online, 6 Wed’s starting Feb. 21
→ Tyndale Intercultural Leadership Conference (Tyndale), North York, Feb. 22
→ Christ-centred Interpretation and Application of Scripture (Wycliffe), Toronto, Feb. 24
→ Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Walk (CNOY), nationwide, Feb. 24
→ Go 2024 Missions Conference (CNBC West Coast/Int’l Mission Board/Send Network), Richmond, Feb. 24
→ Today’s Teens (YWC), Brampton, Feb. 24