EFC sends brief to Department of Finance on budget priorities
The EFC has sent a brief to the Department of Finance on priorities for the budget this fall, making the same recommendations as a brief to the Finance Committee last month. The EFC asked for support for the charitable sector, maintenance of advancement of religion as a charitable purpose, and to not politicize charities. The brief also advocated for improved palliative care and a permanent strategy to combat human trafficking, and for increased funding to protect places of worship.
Prison ministries bring challenges, rewards
A recent study found most Christians recognize the importance of prison ministry yet aren’t sure how to be involved. Read about the challenges, opportunities and rewards of prison ministry in the Sep/Oct Faith Today cover story.
Subscribe for free to Faith Today, the EFC’s bimonthly magazine, to read more articles like this about how the Church can serve and be a witness to Canadian society.
Listen to some Canadian hip hop tracks
Jon Corbin, a teacher, artist and hip-hop head in Nova Scotia, wrote the Jul/Aug cover Faith Today story on hip hop. Now he's compiled a Spotify playlist of Canadian Christian hip-hop tracks. You can also contribute to a second playlist we’ve created. Read more at FaithToday.ca/blog.
Sept. 12-13, Roger Helland, speaking at Centre Street Church’s Serve Conference about prayer and the Father’s heart for holiness
Online, Sept. 17: EFC event (affiliates, donors only): “Pray for life and hope: Stop MAiD for mental illness.” Roger Helland leading prayer and Julia Beazley and Beth Hiemstra presenting on MAiD
Calgary, Sept. 20, David Guretzki speaking at Faith Matters on MAiD in Canada – A Matter of Life & Death
Chestermere, Sept. 21, David Guretzki speaking on the EFC’s work at Lake Ridge Community Church
Additional Christian community calendar events
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Jesus in the City Parade & Festival (JITC/Festival of Praise International), Toronto, Sept. 6
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A Teachable Heart (Word-Insight Life Counsel), online, Sept. 7
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Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Church and Ministry (New Leaf/Shalem), online, Thursdays Sept. 11 to Oct. 2
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MCC Festival for World Relief, Abbotsford, B.C., Sept. 12-13
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Être ambassadeurs d’espoir dans une ère de désespoir (Gaétan Roy/l’Alliance évangélique mondiale), Longueuil, Sept. 13
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Ministry Leaders 7-Day Renewal Retreat (Kerith/FOTF), Priddis, Alta., Sept. 8-15, Oct. 20-27; Nestleton, Ont., Sept. 22-29, Oct. 13-20; East Braintree, Man., Sept. 22-19, Oct. 13-20
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YouthLeaderU: Ministry Forum (Redeemer University), Ancaster, Ont., Sept. 17
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The Science of Decision-Making (Kentro/Chris Bosch), online, Sept. 17
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Building Blocks of a Prevailing Church (Church Vitalization Canada), online, Sept. 18
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Intergenerational Ministry (Knox College Centre for Lifelong Learning), online, Sept. 18
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Stories in Song: Paraguay Comes to Canada (Generation Rising), Leamington, Sept. 19; Floradale, Sept. 20; St. Catharines, Sept. 21
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Reconciliation Learning Day (Salvation Army, Indigenous Pathways), Aurora, Sept. 20
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Hear My Voice: Crafting a Personal Spiritual Legacy (Katherine Piderman), Toronto, Sept. 20