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Monthly Roundup Sept. 1, 2026

New study on pastoral needs. New policy forbids military chaplains from referring to God. Parliament resumes Sept. 17. More

Election Tip: Questions to Consider During an Election

Deina Warren from the Canadian Council of Christian Charities shares some questions for churches to consider during an election. Does it improve or undermine our gospel witness? Have we informed ourselves with quality resources? If we saw a group we don't approve of doing this action, how would we judge them? Excerpt from June 2019 webinar at www.TheEFC.ca/Webinars.

Update on Bill C-7: Medical Assistance in Dying

Bill C-7 would allow assisted death for Canadians who are not dying, by removing the requirement that a person’s death must be “reasonably foreseeable” in order to be eligible for assisted suicide and euthanasia

Hope in crisis - Episode 4

This episode looks at the four stages of a crisis: Pause and Pivot; Prepare and Plan; Engage and Execute; Recover and Re-emerge. Find all episodes in this series (with transcripts) at TheEFC.ca/Dispatches.

Hope in crisis - Episode 2

Second in a series from Brian Stiller, global ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance. Find all episodes in this series (with transcripts) at TheEFC.ca/Dispatches.

Update on Medical Assistance in Dying legislation

A new bill this fall would allow assisted death for Canadians who are not dying, by removing the requirement that a person’s death must be “reasonably foreseeable” in order to be eligible for assisted suicide and euthanasia

Rise to the Defense of Human Rights - Bill C-7

Compelling testimony of disability advocates on Bill C-7 before the Justice Committee

Danielle Strickland - Journey to Right Relationship

This presentation was recorded Oct. 29, 2020 at the annual gathering known as Presidents Day. Find discussion questions and more at www.theefc.ca/pd2020-danielle-strickland

What churches can and cannot do during elections

How can churches be active during an election and still follow the rules that guide non-partisan participation?

Social Support, Not MAiD: A Crucial Time for the Church to Step Up

Canada needs to reverse course on its planned expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying to people with mental illness (planned for March 2024) and to people with disabilities. Now is a crucial time for Individuals and churches to speak up and to reflect on how we care for each other and our neighbours.

Gettting to know the new EFC president and CEO - Prioritizing prayer

Prioritizing prayer is a rallying point across all sectors of the Canadian evangelical church, says the EFC's new president and CEO David Guretzki. He explains in this short video.

A weekly meal and a safe place in Ottawa

St. Peter & St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Ottawa started providing sandwiches and soup, which slowly evolved into a weekly drop-in for people on a limited income and often dealing with loneliness and insecurity around food and housing. From FaithToday.TV.

Uniting neighbours with community popup barbecues

Emmanuel Congregational Christian Church in Middleton, N.S., has found a creative way to show love to their neighbours. From FaithToday.TV.

How do we love our neighbour when they've survived trauma?

Brenton Diaz, a trauma therapist in Ontario, helps us understand what it means to befriend someone harmed by a history of abuse or war. It's not as hard as we think it might be. From FaithToday.TV.

Faith Matters Series

In this new six-session video series filmed in Ottawa, leaders from the EFC explore how Christians can act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God as we love our neighbours and fellow citizens. Helpful and inspiring for individual viewing and group settings. See TheEFC.ca/FaithMatters for a free discussion guide and more.

How to participate in the EFC's Together for Canada events

Here's why and how you should consider participating this November in Together for Canada. The EFC's Karen Fishwick outlines this new annual event and introduces a range of ways to participate, from showing some slides or a short video to hosting a series of small group studies, and more.

Suffering, Identity & Hope: Christian Approaches to Caregiving

Theologian Keith Dow talks with EFC President David Guretzki about Christian perspectives on disability, the ethics of care, and issues like MAiD and euthanasia.

Monthly Roundup June 2, 2026

Concerns around religious expression with Bill C-9. Thinking Christianly about generative AI. Podcast episodes feature One Way Ministries, The Pastorate.

Series 1. Episode 2 - From Russia

In this interview, Vlaskenko shares the background to his decision to release the letter, its impact, and how alliance’s hopes for seeking God's Kingdom first, loving their homeland as reconcilers and not abandoning their place in God's mission.

Series 2. Episode 2 Reconciliation in the Life of Church, Society, Family & Creation

How does reconciliation move beyond ideas and even theologies to the practical everyday realities of society, politics, church life, family and creation care? Johannes Reimer, Director of the World Evangelical Alliance’s Public Engagement Department, unpacks the practical ways reconciliation impacts every area of life.

Reconciliation in South Sudan

Arkanjelo Wani Lemi joins us in this episode to talk about his experience in South Sudan training pastors and churches to be peacemaking in their communities. 

War and Suffering in the Holy Land

Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. The tragedy and suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians has once again become headline news. What has shaped the horror? What are Christians in the region saying? How are we to think and respond as Jesus's disciples? PRN Middle East North Africa Regional Coordinator Salim Munayer joins All Things Reconciled to make sense of the chaos.

Can Canadian Churches be Centres of Reconciliation?

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has helpfully put "reconciliation" on the radar of Canadians. But, what if reconciliation is more comprehensive and what if every Canadian church was a center of God's vision for a reconciled world? Joel Zantingh, PRN Canadian Coordinator, sits down with PRN Global Director, Phil Wagler, to explore all this. 

"Haven't Got The Hong Kong Out of Me!" - Being Displaced & Reconciled

​Joel Zantingh of PRN Canada and Phil Wagler, PRN global director, chat with CY Yan about the experience of being displaced, the role of diaspora peoples throughout the world as ambassadors of reconciliation, and the opportunities and challenges Christian communities have to embrace the stranger and heal the nations.

The Reconciling Power of Women: Stories of Forgiveness & Hope

Anke (South African) and Bethany (Romanian) are friends who unpack the power of women as builders of reconciliation in both their contexts. What do they notice? What are the needs and challenges? What stories of hope are inspiring and transforming them as they invest in the unique influence women have as agents of peace and reconciliation?

Working in interfaith contexts

(4 min 45 sec) Aileen van Ginkel, EFC vice-president, ministry services, talks about working in an interfaith context in a video on her work with the Canadian Interfaith Conversation.

Election Tip: Can Charities and Churches Promote a Candidate?

The EFC's Julia Beazley explains that churches cannot highlight just one candidate during election time. Excerpt from our June 2019 webinar hosted by Karen Stiller (see www.TheEFC.ca/Webinars for the full webinar).

Update on Bill C-8: Conversion Therapy

On March 9, the federal government introduced amendments to the Criminal Code to ban conversion therapy. Learn more in this short video and then visit www.TheEFC.ca/C8.

Hope in crisis - Episode 6

This episode looks at how doesn’t ignore the fact that there is no food, but says instead, “Yes I realize we lack food, but that isn’t the only factor at play here – Jesus is here.” Find all episodes in this series (with transcripts) at TheEFC.ca/Dispatches.

Hope in crisis - Episode 1

First in a series from Brian Stiller, global ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance. Find all episodes in this series (with transcripts) at TheEFC.ca/Dispatches.

Where will the evangelical church in Canada be in 30 years?

"Unity and blessing: The integrity of our witness and the importance of journeying to right relationships," a presentation by EFC President Bruce Clemenger. Transcript: https://files.evangelicalfellowship.ca/efc/events/2020-Presday-Bruce-Clemenger-Transcript.pdf

Journey Canada and their concerns with Bill C-6 on conversion therapy

We asked Journey Canada why they are concerned with conversion therapy bans like Bill C-6.

Urgent Action Needed on Euthanasia Bill C-7

There is an urgent need right now to pray and to act about changes already made -- and worse proposed -- to Canada's euthanasia law, explains the EFC's David Guretzki. Learn more at www.TheEFC.ca/C-7

What is the EFC and what does it do? Overview video 2022

This 3-minute animated video summarizes who we are and what we do to call Evangelicals to greater visible unity in gospel witness. Published Nov. 2022

Invitation to Ignite 2023 Prayer and Worship Summits

Are you hungry for unity, to pray for revival and see churches come alive in prayer? Join us this April in Ottawa, Calgary, Kelowna or Regina. Co-hosted by the EFC, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, National House of Prayer, Peace & Reconciliation Network, Vineyard Canada and local leaders in each city. Learn more/sign up TheEFC.ca/Ignite.

Gettting to know the new EFC president and CEO - Personal pastime

Star-gazing and astrophotography are inspiring ways to relax for the EFC's new president and CEO David Guretzki. He explains in this short video.

Connecting over guitars and making music together

Kildonan Community Church in Winnipeg has found a creative way to show love to their neighbours by having a weekly evening guitar club where anyone can drop in to play music with the group. No preaching and lots of '60s, '70s and '80s rock. From FaithToday.TV

Monthly community events on the church lawn in Burlington

North Burlington Baptist Church in Ontario has found a creative way to love to their neighbours by holding monthly outdoor events with games, live music, outdoor movies, food trucks and local vendors on select Friday evenings. From FaithToday.TV.

The Raw Carrot: Creating disability-friendly work

Paris Community Church in Ontario was the starting location for a soup-making social enterprise that provides work to people who faced barriers to typical employment. The Raw Carrot is now ten years old and expanding to new locations. From FaithToday.tv

Prayer in turbulent times

What does it mean that God is our refuge? Watch a video message from EFC president and resident theologian David Guretzki based on his recent column from FaithToday.ca/CrossConnections.

Not without prayer

EFC President David Guretzki delves into the importance of prayer and how it relates to physical training in a wide-ranging conversation with athlete, coach and mentor Leon Brown. See Guretzki's related column at https://faithtoday.ca/notwithoutprayer

Right relationships: One friendship at a time

How can Christians benefit from Indigenous transformational approaches to relationship, compared to Western transactional approaches? Dan Collado of Aboriginal Bible Academy chats with EFC President David Guretzki.

Monthly Roundup July 7, 2026

Response to the hate crimes law; Encouraging news about stopping euthanasia for mental illness; Practical booklet on refugees; More

Series 1. Episode 3 - From Western Europe

Our guest Ruslan Maliuta, who helped launch the charity World Without Orphans, is a Ukrainian serving the World Evangelical Alliance's crisis response among the 10 million people displaced so far by the war.

Series 2. Episode 3 - Reconciliation in my Life

Reconciliation, at the core of the gospel and mission of God in the world, intersects with the experiences we all live. Jeanette Bohm and Phil Wagler wrestle with the hope of reconciliation in their own stories and desire to be increasingly reconcilers in the world.

Welcome to the African Hut

In this episode Martin Kapenda, PRN Africa Regional Coordinator, unpacks his experience and observations of the unique challenges facing Africa, the African hut as a beautiful example of the church working together, and the African understanding of ‘Ubuntu’ as a gift to a world looking for true community.

Potlucks of Peace in Afghanistan

Luke grew up in Afghanistan, endured the tumultuous political journey of his country, and then came to know Jesus. He now serves the Afghan House Church Network and helps Afghan Christians, so traumatized and beset by years of suffering, find a new future through the power of reconciliation.

African Coups & the Church: Do Christians Make Peace or Make Things Worse?

Political coups are epidemic today in Africa with disrupting impact on nations and peoples. How are Africa's Christians responding? What is needed from the Church? And, what do we all need to learn as we think about being socially engaged disciples wherever we are?

Martin Kapenda (Zambia/PRN Africa) and Joseph Nyamutera (Rwanda/WEA Migration and Refugee Network) join Phil Wagler to discuss these challenging realities.

The Global Need for Reconciling Leaders: Addressing a Gap in Christian Leadership Today

Dr. Michael Ortiz is executive director of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE). He joins PRN global director Phil Wagler on this podcast to explore the desperate need for leaders of the Church around the world to become reconciling leaders who lead Christian communities into today's challenges.

A Woman of Peace in Pakistan: Influence from the Margins

Kiran Peter leads Weaving People to Grow Foundation in Pakistan and strives to influence her religiously splintered society as a Christian. Her courageous engagement in inter-religious dialogue and peace work, along with a commitment to influence the lives of youth and children is inspiring and not without challenges. Kiran's story and work will inspire us to discern our contribution in our own complex contexts with the people we live among who believe differently than we do.

Election Tip: What Churches Can Do During Elections

The EFC's Julia Beazley makes a few important suggestions of helpful things churches can do during election time. Excerpt from our June 2019 webinar hosted by Karen Stiller (see www.TheEFC.ca/Webinars for the full webinar).

Election Tips for Young Adults

Take a stroll with Hannah in Ottawa and learn about the election process. What prevents so many young people from voting and getting involved? Does your voice matter? How can you get informed -- and why should you?

Urgent Action Alert - Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID)

It appears that the federal government will soon be introducing a bill to amend the legislation legislation around medical assistance in dying (MAID) that would allow consenting adults experiencing unbearable suffering to demand MAID at a time of their choosing, even when death is not imminent.

Hope in crisis - Episode 5

This episode looks at how hope is part of the biblical triad of faith, hope and love. Find all episodes in this series (with transcripts) at TheEFC.ca/Dispatches

Draw Near - Spoken word by Andrew Russell

A prayerful spoken-word piece by Andrew Russell (The Journalist) commissioned by Love Is Moving, Canada's Christian magazine for young adults and youth leaders. Lyrics at https://loveismoving.ca/2020/06/24/drawnear/

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We should be horrified: Changes to MAID in Canada

The EFC asked disability rights advocate Taylor Hyatt to describe the impact of Bill C-7, a bill to expand eligibility for euthanasia.

A prayer for Christian leaders | By youth & youth leaders

Youth and youth leaders across Canada pray for Christian leaders of denominations, organizations, higher education institutions, and congregations. Produced in partnership with Youth Worker Community (www.youthworker.community).

Reconciliation Proclamation

This video was produced in 2020 and updated in June 2021. It is a reading of the Reconciliation Proclamation. The proclamation was drafted in 1995 in conjunction with an event called the Sacred Assembly.

Concern over federal challenges to charitable status

Concern over federal challenges to charitable status in Canada for pro-life groups and others. Karen Stiller speaks with Deina Warren

Imagine there's a heaven: Commissioning address by new EFC president

We need to ask God’s Spirit to revive and renew our prophetic imagination, says EFC President David Guretzki. See transcript at www.theefc.ca/Commissioning-address.

Getting to know the new EFC president and CEO - His passion

The unity of the body of Christ is a passion for the EFC's new president and CEO David Guretzki. He explains in this short video.

Why Canada should reverse our law that will allow MAiD for mental illness

Why should we reverse the law that will allow MAID for mental illness in Canada? Julia Beazley, director of public policy at the EFC, explains the urgent need for each Canadian to contact our MP.

Single in the Church? A discussion for everyone

A wide-ranging conversation about singleness with Karissa Sovdi, a counsellor and writer in Victoria, B.C., and Barry Danylak, the Calgary-based director of the ministry SEE Global. From FaithToday.TV.

Christmas message 2024

EFC President and CEO David Guretzki shares a few words (from Revelation!) to supporters of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.

Easter message 2025

We draw strength from the power and the promise of the resurrection, says EFC President and CEO David Guretzki in this year's Easter message.

Christians in Montreal today and across history

Glenn Smith of McGill University, author of "Christians in the City of Montréal," joins EFC President David Guretzki to discuss the end of nominalist Christianity.

Introduction to the National Study on Women in Canadian Evangelical Churches

Lead researcher Lindsay Callaway introduces what the study learned about the importance of invitation, spiritual gifts, understandings of humility, lenses used in interpreting Scripture and more, in this conversation with Rick Hiemstra, director of the EFC Centre for Research on Church and Faith.

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Series 1. Episode 4 - From Canada

Our guest Zlata Zolotarova first arrived in Canada from Ukraine as a college student. She now finds herself unexpectedly working with churches in B.C. to welcome Ukranian refugees as they arrive in Canada.

The Power of Prayer in South Africa

In this conversation Anneke Rabe shares the amazing way God used the prayerfulness of a handful of South African women to bring reconciliation to racial divides spanning centuries.

War in Israel & Being The Family of God
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As the war in Israel continues into its fourth month, All Things Reconciled is joined from Jerusalem by Salim Munayer (PRN Middle East North Africa Regional Coordinator) with fresh insights, laments, and a call to Christians to consider more deeply what it means to be God's family in a world torn apart.

Can Ukrainians and Russians Reconcile?

Are the deep wounds being caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine creating fractures beyond repair? What is the way to healing and reconciliation?

Gary Timmerman and George de Vuyst of Resonate Global Mission reflect on these questions based on their experience in both countries and the work of addressing deep wounds between peoples that appear beyond repair.

The Business of Shalom: Christian Entrepreneurship and the Common Good

Brett Wellman is building a real estate company that will expand the shalom of God everywhere. Phil Wagler, PRN global director, explores this vision with Brett and they discuss the intersection of business, joyful discipleship, being part of the work of God's Kingdom, and inspiring all the gifts of God's people for a vision worth working for.

"It's a Different Thing to be Attacked by a Brother" - 3 Years of War in Ukraine

Ivan Rusyn is president of Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary. He survived the initial siege of Kyiv in February 2022, helped many escape across the infamous Romaniv Bridge at Irpin, and continues to serve and strengthen Ukrainian leaders and churches for life and witness in the midst of the ongoing and wearying war. Ivan will share about his own experience, the hope in the midst of ongoing challenge, and why Ukrainian Christians need the global church family still and in the future.

Unexpected & Unashamed: A Rural American's Ministry with Muslims

Dr. Jonathan Bornman has given his life to the work of engaging Muslims as a follower of Jesus. His extensive global experience, relationship-building and recent documentary film "Unexpected Peace" reveal inspiring and disrupting stories of transformation and equip Christians to engage their Muslim neighbours as respectful and hospitable witnesses of Jesus. 

Election Tip: Why Get Involved with Political Issues?

The EFC's Julia Beazley articulates why it's important to engage with public issues during an election period -- and anytime. Excerpt from our June 2019 webinar hosted by Karen Stiller (see www.TheEFC.ca/Webinars for the full webinar).

2018 EFC Annual Video Report

Seven EFC leaders take turns sharing what the organization has been doing during the past year. For more recent videos, see the "Webinars" tab on this website.

2019 EFC Impact Video

EFC affiliates, partners and two former MPs share stories and insights about the impact of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada across our nation.

Hope in crisis - Episode 3

This episode tells a story about Viktor Frankl. Find all episodes in this series (with transcripts) at TheEFC.ca/Dispatches.

Introducing the Peace & Reconciliation Network Canada

Phil Wagler, EFC Global Liaison
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2020 EFC annual update video

EFC leaders share highlights from the past year on our research, communications, partnership facilitation, public policy work, court interventions, and more.

How to cultivate prayer - Tips from 1 Thessalonians 5

Tips on how to cultivate prayer taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19. By Roger Helland, EFC prayer ambassador. Read a full transcript of this video at https://www.TheEFC.ca/Communications/Articles/January-2021/The-fire-of-ceaseless-prayer

Canada needs age verification for pornography websites - Bill S-203

Add your voice to protect children and youth from degrading and violent sexual images online. Bill S-203 would require commercial pornography sites to protect youth by verifying that those viewing their content are adults. Learn more at TheEFC.ca/S203.

Christmas 2022 greeting from Bruce Clemenger

Christmas greeting from Bruce Clemenger

How and why the EFC made Life Together: Disability and Belonging in the Church

The EFC's Julia Beazley explains how and why EFC staff worked with a variety of contributors to make our free new resource Life Together: Disability and Belonging in the Church. Download the 52-page resource at TheEFC.ca/LifeTogether

An invitation to prayer

Could your church open its doors for people to drop by the sanctuary during the week, with guided prayer prompts if they want them? Nina Schuurman-Drenth, a pastoral intern at Eucharist Church in Hamilton, Ont., gives a tour of their prayer spaces. From FaithToday.TV.

MAiD for Mental Health Fall 2023 - A Crucial Moment to Speak Up

An update about the extension of medical assistance in dying to Canadians with mental illness. Features EFC director of public policy Julia Beazley. Presented Oct. 26, 2023 at the EFC Presidents Day in Calgary. Learn more at TheEFC.ca/TakeActionOnMAiD

Inside investigations of spiritual abuse

We've heard about third-party investigators for abuse allegations in churches, seminaries and ministry organizations. We interview two investigators about how they carry out their work and why they feel called to do it. From FaithToday.TV.

Journalism serving the Church: Reflecting on the past 12 years at Faith Today

The editors of Faith Today magazine and cohosts of its podcast -- Karen Stiller and Bill Fledderus -- sit together to reflect on their personal highlights from producing journalism together over the past 12+ years. From FaithToday.tv

Canada Day message 2025

EFC President David Guretzki shares greetings for Canada Day 2025.

Pastoral shortages? Calling and training for ministry

Rick Hiemstra of the EFC's Centre for Research reflects with EFC President David Guretzki on upcoming pastor retirements and the shrinking numbers of future pastors.

Understanding persecution in the global Church

Floyd Brobbel leads Voice of the Martyrs Canada and has worked with the ministry for more than two decades. He joins host David Guretzki to discuss ways to support Christians worldwide who are being persecuted for their faith.

Series 1. Episode 1 - From Ukraine

Our guest Maxym Oliferovski leads the New Hope Center team in Zaporizhzhia, 30kms from the frontline of the conflict in Ukraine.

Series 2. Episode 1 - The Johannes Reimer Story

Can the life of an angry prisoner really be transformed into a witness of God’s reconciling mission? Johannes Reimer, Director of the World Evangelical Alliance’s Public Engagement Department, reveals how his life from unlikely beginnings became precisely that.

Reconciliation in Rwanda

Joseph Nyamutera shares of his own transformation and of the growth of a reconciled and reconciling people and ministry from the ashes of mourning and lament.

Crisis in the Caucasus: Armenians Under Pressure

On September 19, 2023 tensions exploded between Azerbaijan and Armenia over a small territory within Azerbaijan that is home to ethnic Christian Armenians. Craig Simonian, PRN Caucasus Regional Coordinator, joins All Things Reconciled to share the history and reality of this live crisis facing the world's oldest Christian nation, it's impact on the world, and what you can do to make a difference as an everyday reconciler.

Bombs, Building, & Bibles: The Church as Ambassador of the Prince of Peace in the Philippines

Dr. Aldrin Penamora and other Philippine evangelical leaders and their churches were transformational agents in bringing peace to the Philippines when inter-ethnic violence in the region of Mindanao shattered society. Their courageous and practical following in the ways of Jesus are making an everyday difference.

Make Peace Famous: Stardom, Suffering, Singleness, Marriage & the Way of Jesus in Nepal

Thir Koirala, PRN Asia regional coordinator, and his wife, acclaimed Nepali recording artist Anju Panta, join Phil Wagler to discuss their journey to Christ from high caste Hinduism and fame, through broken marriages and singleness, toward one another and a posture of peacemaking servanthood toward all peoples. 

60 Days & Counting: Syrian Christians in Uncertain Times

Micheline Makkar has been making disciples in Syria for over 20 years and has experienced the challenges Christians face. Now with new political reality and uncertainty after the demise of the Assad regime, Syria's Christians face new challenges. Micheline gives insight into this new reality and the past and present presence of Christians as salt and light and the church as a centre of reconciliation. 

Trash, Parks, Shade & Other Everyday Peace Indicators

Juliane Funk, a scholar and practitioner with Everyday Peace Indicators (https://everydaypeaceindicators.org/), joins PRN Global Director Phil Wagler to explore the very practical indicators of peace experienced in a neighbourhood, community or nation and why followers of Jesus and their churches have a vital, unique and very practical role to play everyday and everywhere.