EFC to intervene in case on whether faith-based facilities can be compelled to offer MAiD
The EFC has been granted intervener status in a case about the ability of a Christian healthcare facility in B.C. to offer care that is consistent with its religious beliefs. The EFC’s arguments will focus on institutional religious freedom and the ability of Christian institutions to provide services to the public without being compelled to compromise their beliefs. This case decision will answer the question of whether the state can compel MAiD in all medical facilities and care homes, regardless of the institution’s religious beliefs.
New resource for discussing religious freedom with election candidates
The federal election campaign is at its halfway point, with election day on April 28. The EFC has added a new issue summary on religious freedom to its election resources. Use this summary to inform your conversation with candidates or give it to candidates and ask them to consider the information and questions it raises.
Candidates for each riding are listed at Elections.ca. Search for the candidates in your riding using your postal code. Take a few minutes to pray for each one by name. See the EFC’s prayer suggestions at TheEFC.ca/Election.
Inspiring video conveys ALS journey
Philip and Robyn Serez of Kitchener, Ont., have served as mission mobilizers for over 25 years with Multiply, the mission agency of Mennonite Brethren churches. Last year they contributed a powerful article to Faith Today called "The Terrifying Delight of Losing Everything" which reflects on their journey with the degenerative disease ALS that is breaking down Philip's body. Multiply has made a video documentary telling their story, and we've just received permission to share it on FaithToday.tv. Worth watching!
EFC job opening
The EFC is seeking a Communications and Marketing Manager for a full-time hybrid position in Ottawa (two days in office, three work from home per week). See TheEFC.ca/Jobs for more details.
Discipling women across Canada
Sisterhood Ministries of Saskatoon is a national ministry for women that fosters community, biblical teaching and intergenerational relationships. Read more about Sisterhood in the Mar/Apr Faith Today.
You can find more News.Notes.Ideas articles in every issue of Faith Today, the EFC’s bimonthly print magazine. Subscribe for free.
How Canadian Christian journal Crux expanded one reader’s faith
Grateful reader Larry Hurst of Regina reflects as Crux, a journal published by Regent College since 1979, winds down. Read his new post at FaithToday.ca.
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Online April 10: EFC Affiliate Webinar: Reflections on the Election: Kingdom Practices and Prayer. Includes various EFC leaders and staff.
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Ottawa April 10: Grandparenting Faith. Presentation by EFC researcher Rick Hiemstra at Sunnyside Wesleyan Church.
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Online April 24: Engaged Citizenship: The Role of Faith Communities During an Election. Webinar by the Canadian Interfaith Conversation. Includes Julia Beazley, EFC director of public policy.
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Moncton May 3: Faith Matters Workshop. EFC president David Guretzki on medical assistance in dying, its expansion and how we as Christians can respond. EFC researcher Lindsay Callaway on research about how parents and grandparents can disciple their children in the home.
Additional Christian community calendar events
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Raising Safe Kids: A Holistic Approach to Prevention (Defend Dignity), online, April 9
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Becoming an Earthkeeping Church (A Rocha), online, April 10
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Evangelical Missiological Society Conferences (EMS), Edmonton, Langley, Steinbach, Toronto and online, April 11
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Empower Children’s Ministry Conference, Edmonton, April 12
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Stories of Transformation in Canada (Transform Our World Canada), online, April 22
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Journey to Us Marriage Retreat (FOTFC), Nestleton, Ont., April 25-27
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Kentro Annual Forum, Abbotsford, April 25-27
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Preaching Romans (Timothy Trust), Whistler, April 28-30