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Canadian military chaplains are called to important work, and we should remember them in our prayers, writes Bruce J. Clemenger, vice chair of the Interfaith Committee for Canadian Military Chaplaincy. The EFC has joined with hosts of Canadians in calling for prayer for those impacted by the devastating fire at CFB Wainwright. Read the EFC's official statement at TheEFC.ca/Wainwright-fire. Let us be in prayer for: the families and colleagues of those killed, in this time of p

The EFC expresses our deepest sympathy over the tragic incident at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. We lament the loss of life, and pray for the recovery of all who were injured. We grieve with the families, friends and communities who bear the burden of these losses, and invite all Canadians to join us in praying that God would comfort them. We thank God for the first responders and medics, and pray God would bless them and give them peace.

Articles de fond Qu’est-ce qui façonne votre foi? Comment les outils d’IA influencent la formation de la foi chrétienne – et comment nous devons faire preuve de discernement. Se retirer du monde. Comment les centres de retraite chrétiens à travers le Canada offrent répit, renouveau et ressourcement. Cross Connections par David Guretzki La répétition divine. Sur une façon encore nouvelle de présenter l’Évangile. Notre arbre culturel chancelant. Le moment est-il venu pour une É

EFC President David Guretzki reflected on the value of the relationship between churches and seminaries at a speech given at Tyndale Seminary’s 50th anniversary in September 2026. Here's an excerpt. I am a long-time participant in Canadian theological education. As a systematic theologian, I am deeply committed to the church and her God-given call. I see theological education as a crucial partner with the Church. In this regard, Christian educational institutions grounded in

Alberta is approaching a referendum crossroads on October 19 and the EFC's David Guretzki invites readers to pray with and for Albertans and the process the province is engaging.

How are AI tools already affecting Christian faith formation – and how can we be discerning? The cover story in the new issue of Faith Today explores the reality of Bible study and devotional materials generated in part by artificial intelligence. Read this essay by Taylor Scott-Reimer and browse the entire Sep/Oct 2026 issue of Faith Today: Canada's Christian Conversation at FaithToday.ca.

If you’ve cared for toddlers, you’ve likely discovered how often they want a story read over and over again. As soon as you read the final page, a child will often say, "Read it again!" To an adult a child’s need for repetition might feel exhausting at times. But children revel in repetition. British writer G. K. Chesterton suggests a child’s desire for repetition is not a flaw of immaturity, but a glimpse into God’s heart. Because children have abounding vitality, because th

Traduit de Canada Watch par François Godbout. Alors que la culture et les lois canadiennes évoluent rapidement autour de nous, il est essentiel que les chrétiens canadiens restent informés et réfléchissent ensemble. L’AÉC continue de répondre à ce besoin au niveau national, comme nous l’avons toujours fait, et plus récemment également par des ateliers « Faith Matters » organisés au niveau local. Au cours des deux dernières années, nous avons organisé des rencontres à Regina,

This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (Jul/Aug 2026). →en français There is a certain energy that comes from living close to the headlines. A court ruling lands, a government policy shifts, a natural disaster tears through a region in Canada or overseas, or a wildfire forces families from their homes. Before the day is over everyone has an opinion, a concern or at least a reason to pay attention. Those of us who work in the Christian media sector live clo

To respond to the devastation caused by two earthquakes on June 24, the federal government announced June 25 that it will donate $5 million in humanitarian assistance funding. UPDATE: On June 30 it announced it will match humanitarian donations given from June 25 to July 14 through members of the Humanitarian Coalition and the Canadian Red Cross up to $4 million. As Canadians consider where to direct their donations, they may want to consider international relief and develop

The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada looks a little different as it launches into a new fiscal year on June 1, 2026. We’ve promoted several staff and reorganized our management structure to align with our 2025-2028 strategic plan, summarized in the new EFC tagline “Calling Evangelicals to greater visible unity in gospel witness.” The plan has four ends: EFC Affiliate leaders will lead with theological soundness and prophetic imagination in the face of current and future chall

This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (May/Jun 2026). →en français “But you’re going to have to serve somebody, yes indeed. / You’re going to have to serve somebody. / Well, it may be the devil or it may be the Lord, / but you’re going to have to serve somebody.” These lyrics from Bob Dylan’s "Gotta Serve Somebody" point to a biblical truth. People can claim to be nonreligious, but we all believe in something. Despite claims to the contrary, there is no n

This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (May/Jun 2026). →en français If asked to recount the main events of Jesus’ life, most will probably list His birth, death and resurrection. But what about His ascension? Jesus’ ascension is probably easily overlooked because of how minimally the Scriptures directly mention it. A disputed longer ending of Mark includes it (Mark 16:19), but otherwise only Luke mentions it briefly in Luke 24:51 and Acts 1:9. Compared to

Articles de fond L'euthanasie et sa future légalisation pour les maladies mentales. Une interview de David Guretzki et Julia Beazley de l'Alliance évangélique du Canada. Faire face à la cri$e financière personnelle. Une aide chrétienne pour les difficultés financières et de logement. Les algorithmes traitent nos enfants comme des disciples. Élever des enfants à une époque où le sexisme est à la mode et où l'Évangile est toujours d'actualité. Jonas et le toxicomane : une révél

To celebrate February as Black History Month, the EFC highlighted important contributions of Black pastors and churches in Canada online. Our continued ministry mandate of promoting united gospel witness in Canada involves maintaining an open, curious posture to the spiritual formation experiences of Evangelicals nationwide. This includes exploring and celebrating intercultural realities from Caribbean- and African-Canadians in municipalities big and small. Our social me

This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (Jan/Feb 2026). Evangelicals are usually early adopters of new technologies because we see potential to reach people with the gospel. We were quick to radio, television and social media. As each technology settles into our ministry rhythms, there comes a time to take stock. Is it fostering discipleship? Is it doing something unintended in our lives? The EFC and its affiliate partners are deep into a research project t

→ le français suit As we approach the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the twelfth anniversary of its illegal occupation of Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine, we once again address Canadian Christians with urgency, grief, and hope. Download the full statement PDF, signed by The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, the Canadian Council of Churches, and the WEA Peace and Reconciliation Network. The statement is also available on the CCC website.

The EFC expresses our deepest sympathy, lament and sorrow in light of the tragic mass shooting that took place on February 10, 2026, at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and in the nearby community in British Columbia. We lament before God for those who were killed. We pray for full recovery of those injured. No words are adequate to express our grief for families, friends and communities who bear the burden of this tragic loss. We pray for all who grieve. In sorrow, we hold f

A vision for healing in Canada was sparked in 1995 that involved a spiritual reckoning, bringing together faith leaders and elected officials from across Canada at an event called The Sacred Assembly. EFC leaders were a part of the event and helped to edit a document called the Reconciliation Proclamation, which was a result of the Sacred Assembly and a seed for much of the work that continues today. Thirty years later, some of the original organizers are now hosting a commem

This article is reprinted with permission from Faith Today (Jan/ Feb 2026). →en français This past fall I attended an event honouring the late Rabbi Reuven Bulka, a loved and respected rabbi from Ottawa. I was struck by the high level of security and how such measures are now common in Jewish circles. I thought, How sad we’ve come to this point in Canada where Jews are constantly forced to prepare for potential physical violence! Antisemitism isn’t new. For millennia Jews hav