EFC calls on parliamentary committee to address harms of illegal sexually explicit material
The EFC sent a brief to a parliamentary committee on the harms of accessing illegal sexually explicit material, such as child sexual abuse material or intimate images shared without consent. The EFC called on the committee to address these harms, hold pornography platforms accountable and protect those who are vulnerable. Read the full brief here.
EFC welcomes Special Rapporteur’s report on prostitution
The EFC supports a groundbreaking international report that recognizes prostitution as a system of exploitation and violence. The report by the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls recognizes that prostitution is both intrinsically linked to different forms of violence against women and girls and a form of violence in and of itself. See the EFC's letter to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in support of the report.
What do Christians need to know about AI?
Andy Steigler, founder of Apologetics Canada, joined EFC researchers Rick Hiemstra and Lindsay Callaway to discuss what Christians should know about artificial intelligence and its role in this cultural moment. Listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of this Faith Trends podcast series.
EFC senior ambassador joins multifaith press conference, will give interview about political engagement
EFC senior ambassador Bruce J. Clemenger participated today in a press conference of the Canadian Interfaith Conversation as they released a statement, Standing Together Against Hate. The EFC is a member of the CIC.
Clemenger will be interviewed on June 20 about evangelical political engagement on Back to the Bible’s indoubt podcast.
EFC researcher presenting about small church research
EFC researcher Rick Hiemstra will present on the Significant Church research, conducted in partnership with our EFC affiliates, at the Central Canada District of the Wesleyan Church of Canada Conference in Brockville on June 22.
EFC prayer ambassador teaching Doctor of Ministry course
EFC prayer ambassador Roger Helland will be teaching a Doctor of Ministry modular course on Desiring God: Sacred Paths and Spiritual Mentors in Toronto at Tyndale Seminary, June 23-28.
Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship supports Christian entrepreneurs
Did you know there are an estimated 630,000 Protestant Christian entrepreneurs in Canada? The Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship at Tyndale University equips, supports and mentors Christians who create business ventures embodying the gospel. Read more in the May/Jun issue of Faith Today.
→ Ignite Prayer Canada Ministry Launch (various), online, June 20
→ Spirituality & Aging Seminar (Conrad Grebel UC), online/Waterloo, June 21
→ Missions Canada Gala, Oakville, June 22
→ Christian Music Revival, Pickering, June 22
→ One With Them: A Day for Christian Captives (Open Doors), nationwide, June 23
→ Intercultural Competency for Children’s Ministry (TIM Centre), online, June 24
→ Timothy Trust Summer School (MET Bible), Ottawa, June 24 -27
→ Stories of Transformation in Canada (TOWC), online, June 25
→ Praise Xplosion 2024, Winnipeg, June 29
→ Day of the Christian Martyr (Voice of the Martyrs), international, June 29
→ Anti-Racist Preaching and Community Building (Atlantic School of Theology), Halifax, July 1-12
→ BC Christian Ashram Retreat, online and in person in Langley, July 5-6
→ Why Church Music Matters: Facing Decline and Reclaiming Hope (Summer Institute of Church Music), online and in-person in Whitby, July 5-6
→ March for Jesus, Ottawa and Gatineau, July 13
→ Waldheim Missions Conference, Waldheim, July 21-24
→ Canadian Scientific & Christian Affiliation Annual Meeting, Washington DC, July 26-29
→ Kingdom Builders Forum: Transforming the Nation Together (TOWC), Toronto, July 26-29