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EFC Update Newsletter November 19

19 November 2024

Faith Today Podcast: How can we make a difference on poverty in Canada 

In this new podcast episode, Faith Today editor Bill Fledderus speaks with Angie Peters, president and CEO of Yonge Street Mission and author of the new book Just Act: We Are the Solution to Poverty. Peters shares ways ordinary people, businesses and community organizations can make a meaningful difference about poverty.

Pray for positive Supreme Court decision

The Supreme Court heard the Kloubakov case on two provisions of Canada's prostitution laws over two days last week. The EFC and ARPA Canada argued in support of the laws. Typically a Supreme Court decision takes about six months. Please pray for wisdom and a good outcome as the court works on its decision.

Connecting with Gen Z

You might know Gen Z is fluent in the digital world, but did you know they aren’t always satisfied with it? Thriving in Digital columnist Joanna la Fleur shares how churches can offer Gen Z what they crave: authenticity.  

If you’re interested in reading more articles like this, you can subscribe to the print version of the EFC’s bi-monthly magazine Faith Today, free now in Canada.

Coming Events at TheEFC.ca/Calendar

  • The Art of Participatory Leadership (TIM Centre), Toronto, Nov. 19-21  

  • The Discipleship Opportunity: Church Vitalization and Learning Lab (Church and Vitalization), online, Nov. 21  

  • Journey to Us Marriage Retreat (FOTFC), Priddis, Nov. 22-24  

  • Okanagan Biblical Teaching Conference (Mountainview Church), Kelowna, Nov. 22-23  

  • Together for the Armenians of Lebanon (AMAC), Toronto, Nov. 24  

  • Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry (CCC), Paris, ON, Nov. 25-29  

  • Stories of Transformation in Canada (TOWC), online, Nov. 26  

  • Church Growth International Conference Canada 2024 (BGM Ministries), Edmonton, Nov. 28-30 

  • Congregations that Make a Difference in their Community (Flourishing Congregations), online, Nov. 29 

  • An Evening on George MacDonald (IMAGO), Toronto, Nov. 29 

  • How Do We Live with Our Neighbour (Conversation Café/PRN): Understanding Paths to Peace in Israel and Palestine, Kelowna, Nov. 30 

  • Deeper Hospitality: Welcome our Uyghur Neighbour Webinar (Welcome Church/Peoples Church), online, Nov. 30 

  • A Voice Cries (Dr. Salim Munayer/PRN), Kelowna, Dec. 1 

  • Christian Leadership & War in Israel (Dr. Salim Munayer/PRN), Kelowna, Dec. 2 

  • Ignite Seminars on Cultures of Prayer/Evening Prayer & Worship, Winnipeg, Dec. 3 

  • The Journey of Peace (Dr. Salim Munayer/PRN), Dunbar, Dec. 3; Hastings, Dec. 4; Killarney Park, Dec. 4; White Rock, Dec. 6; Abbotsford, Dec. 6; South Surrey, Dec. 7 

  • ELO Forum Toronto 2024, Mississauga, Dec. 4 

  • Oakville Prayer Breakfast (Lois Brown of Health Partners International), Dec. 4

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