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EFC Update Newsletter Jul 16

16 July 2024

EFC submits arguments to the Supreme Court on prostitution

The EFC and ARPA Canada, who are co-interveners in a Supreme Court of Canada case, have submitted legal arguments in support of Canada’s prostitution laws. In the Kloubakov case, two men convicted for receiving material benefit from the sale of someone else’s sexual services and procuring an individual for prostitution are challenging the constitutionality of those two provisions. Read more about the case.

Evangelicals in public life  

Who are Evangelicals and why do they seek common ground with other Canadians? This new EFC blog points out Evangelicals are your neighbours, gym buddies and co-workers. “We’re often volunteers at community foodbanks, if we don’t host one in our churches. We are more ethnically diverse than you might think.”  

Faith Today Podcast season recap 

The hosts of the Faith Today Podcast reflect on some of their favourite moments from Season 7 in this recap episode featuring Karen Stiller, Bill Fledderus and podcast manager Sammy Kyereme. 

Interrupted by astonishment 

Author Lynda MacGibbon’s prayer for a “fresh response to Jesus” resulted in a surprising answer. In the cover essay from the Jul/Aug Faith Today, she reflects on meeting a cabbie named Emmanuel, the miraculous catch of fish in Luke 5, and what these two events have to do with astonishment in our lives today. Read more Faith Today articles and subscribe for free. Aussi disponible en français. 

Restored Ministries offers hope for sexual addiction 

An online ministry from Edmonton offers courses and coaching for men, women and couples to deal with sexual addiction. Read more in the latest report at FaithToday.ca

Coming Events at TheEFC.ca/Calendar

→ Lausanne Canada 24-7 Prayer Initiative, nationwide, June 20-Sept. 22  
→ Waldheim Missions Conference, Waldheim, July 21-24   
→ Canadian Scientific & Christian Affiliation Annual Meeting, Washington DC, July 26-29   
→ Kingdom Builders Forum (TOWC), Toronto, July 26