The EFC seeks to intervene in case on whether state can compel medical facilities to offer MAiD
The EFC has applied for 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 would focus on institutional religious freedom and the ability of Christian institutions to provide services to the public without being compelled to compromise their beliefs. The decision in this case will answer the question whether the state can compel MAiD in all medical facilities and care homes, regardless of the institution’s religious beliefs. The EFC supports the freedom of faith-based facilities to be MAiD-free spaces.
Faith Trends podcast: How are churches being planted in Canada today?
James Watson, a church planting specialist, catalyst and coach in Ontario, joins the Faith Trends podcast to discuss his new ethnographic study of church plants in the Waterloo region. Anyone curious about church planting won't want to miss this insightful, idea-filled podcast.
Faith Trends podcast was recently named one of the top 10 in FeedSpot's 25 Best Canada Faith Podcasts!
Cross Connections videos coming soon
EFC President and Resident Theologian David Guretzki’s regular Cross Connections column in Faith Today is the inspiration for a new video series coming this spring.
Charitable receipt for January and February 2025
On January 23, 2025, the federal government released draft legislation to extend the 2024 charitable donation deadline to February 28, 2025. This change gives Canadians the option to claim their January and February 2025 donations in their 2024 tax return. Parliament will be asked to approve this change retroactively when it returns.
The EFC normally issues a single official receipt to each donor for all the donations made in a year. Your receipt for gifts made in 2024 are in the mail. To keep costs down, the EFC will only be sending receipts for January and February donations upon request (by email at efc@theEFC.ca or by phone at 1-866-302-3362).
Remembering Muslims during Ramadan
About 1 in 20 Canadians will be fasting and praying, seeking the favour of God, from Feb. 28 to March 29. Let's pray for them, says the national coordinator of Loving Muslims Together in a new post at FaithToday.ca.
Supporting grieving families through an annual service
Families remember loved ones with a special remembrance service each year at Trinity United Church, Onslow-Belmont, N.S. Is this an idea your congregation could try? Read more in the Jan/Feb Faith Today.
Read more articles in our Church and Community Series along with other informative and inspiring journalism by subscribing to the free print version of the EFC’s bi-monthly magazine Faith Today.
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Deconstructing a Young Earth, Deconstructing Faith: Two Stories, Two Directions (Peter Schuurman/CSCA), Montreal, Feb. 27; Ottawa, Feb. 28
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Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (FOTFC), Nestleton, Ont., Mar. 1-8; East Braintree, Man., Mar. 4-11, Priddis, AB., Mar. 18-25
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Impactus Men’s Conference, Edmonton, Mar. 15, Winnipeg, Mar. 21-22
Additional EFC Events