EFC President discusses MAiD on TV broadcast
EFC President David Guretzki joined Mike Sherbino on The Perspective to discuss the realities of MAiD (medical assistance in dying) in Canada. This insightful half-hour video is now available on YouTube.
The difference of one extra chromosome
Not only do we live in a world of human difference, but God wants us to live in this kind of world, for our flourishing, according to a new book by Andrew Barron, a Toronto author who lives with a son who has Down Syndrome. Read more in a short excerpt from his book at FaithToday.ca.
2024 roundup of gift-giving guides
As you plan your gift giving for Christmas this year, consider purchasing a gift for a loved one through one of the many charitable gift catalogues available to Canadians. Read the list Faith Today compiled.
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Coming Events at TheEFC.ca/Calendar
- Eco-Anxiety and Practices of Christian Hope in a Climate-Changing World (Atlantic School of Theology), online/in-person in Halifax, Oct. 29-30
- Webinar on protecting kids and youth online (EFC/Defend Dignity), Oct. 29
- Is MAiD or Physician-Assisted Death a Moral Good? (James Downar/Ewan Goligher, Noetic Shift), Oct. 30
- Change Conference (YFC Youth Unlimited), Ottawa, Nov. 1
- Mental & Emotional Health Conference: A Wholistic & Practical Approach (Freedom Session/Agora Network/WH Baptist), Hamilton, Nov. 1-2
- Youthworker Conference (Youthworker Community), Winnipeg, Nov. 1-2
- Reducing the Risk Abuse Prevention Conference (Abuse Awareness and Prevention Network), Toronto, Nov. 2
- Men’s Conference (Impactus), Brampton, Nov. 2
- Journey to Us Marriage Conference, (FOTFC), Winkler/Ajax/Whitehorse, Nov. 2
- Youthworker Conference (Youthworker Community), Winnipeg Nov. 1-2, Calgary, Nov. 8-9
- Thirst Art Exhibition Opening Reception, Oakville, Nov. 2
- International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP), worldwide, Nov. 3
- Christian Realtor Summit 2024, Mississauga, Nov. 4
- Comms that Connect & Ethical Storytelling (Kentro), two-part online workshop, Nov. 5, 12
- Fundraising: 5 Concepts to Unlock Growth (Kentro), online, Nov. 6, 7
- North Korea Never Abandoned (Open Doors Canada), Nanaimo, Nov. 6, Sechelt Nov. 8, Halifax Nov. 9, Truro, Nov. 10, Courtenay, Nov. 10
- Volkenant/Loewen Kruse Annual Charity & NFP Law Webinar, Langley, Nov. 7
- Ottawa Civic Prayer Breakfast 2024, Nov. 7
- Can I Trust the Bible? (Apologetics Canada), Burlington, Nov. 8-9
- Flourish! Weekend (Gather Women), Mississauga, Nov. 8-9
- Fall Theology Conference on Mental Health (Hillary McBride/Vancouver Island School of Theology and the Arts), Victoria, Nov. 8-9
- Pastoral Imagination Annual Gathering (Tyndale), Toronto, Nov. 8
- Welcoming Newcomers to our Neighbourhoods (TIM Centre), Toronto, Nov. 9
Additional EFC speaking events
- Roger Helland, Pursuing God: Prayer Seminar, Advance and Imagine Churches, Calgary, Nov. 2
- Rick Hiemstra, Tyndale "Leadership in the local church" class, Toronto, Nov. 5
- Roger Helland, speaking, Canadian Bible Society, Zoom, All staff chapel service, Nov. 5