Christians are called to actively seek the good of those around us and our country (Jeremiah 29:5-6). Our participation as individuals in discussions about public policy and politics, like our engagement in all of life and community, is part of our witness.
what's Happening
The EFC has published a variety of resources to equip Christians to reflect on and be equipped for responsible, Christ-honouring civic engagement. To point friends to this webpage, use: TheEFC.ca/CivicEngagement.
Our newest resource in this area is a page of 2025 Federal Election Resources.
Also check out our Civic Engagement Kit. We revised it in March 2022 (aussi disponible en français). It explains how best to interact with your government representatives. Feel free to reproduce and distribute copies in your group or church. TheEFC.ca/EngagementKit
Our recent Be Kind to Your MP campaign (Nov-Dec 2021) is over but still relevant.
We made our own video on what churches can and can't do during an election (Aug. 2021).
Parliament has a video on how a bill becomes law (2-minutes on YouTube)
Caring for politicians in a harsh culture: A pastor and a politician point to a better way (by Preston Pouteaux, from Faith Today, Jul/Aug 2019). Available in English and French
Webinar on how to be a more politically engaged, active citizen – Recorded discussion with Karri Munn-Venn of Citizens for Public Justice, Glendyne Gerrard of Defend Dignity, and Julia Beazley, director of public policy for the EFC, with host Karen Stiller. From Sept. 26, 2019
Canadian electoral system refresher (revised April 3, 2019)
Being a Faithful Christian, Being a Good Citizen (revised 2019, originally published 2006) briefly addresses Christian citizenship from a biblical perspective and suggests ways Christians can get involved in public life. 3 pages.
Seven Principles of Praying for Political Leaders, an EFC blog post by David Guretzki (Feb. 2018)
Christians and Civil Disobedience (revised 2001, originally published in 1991) looks at biblical texts and weighs arguments for and against civil disobedience. This paper can form the basis for thoughtful discussion among Christians on this important issue. 6 pages.
Being Christians in a Pluralistic Society (revised 2000, originally published in 1997) is a discussion paper by the EFC's former Social Action Commission. It examines definitions of pluralism, liberalism and secularlism, rejects responses such as accommodation and Christendom, and goes on to outline some aspects of Christian pluralism. It ends with eight suggestions for further reading. 7 pages.
And check out our resources for federal elections at www.TheEFC.ca/Election.
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why care
take action
Voting is one way Christians contribute to society and the public good and show love and care for our neighbours. Here are the materials from our 2025 federal election hub.
Election 2025 brochure: Praying during elections, voting matters, what churches can and cannot do, how to talk with candidates. A brochure you can copy and share with your church and networks (2 pages, 2025) →en français
Issue summaries 2025 (each is a single-page PDF)
Protecting kids online
How euthanasia (MAiD) is impacting Canadians
Religious freedom
Sexual exploitation
Charitable status
What churches can and cannot do during an election campaign: Download 2-page PDF and/or click image below to watch 2-minute video)
How to host an all-candidates meeting (3 pages, 2025)
Call to prayer
Slides for projection taken from the brochure above. Useful to display before a church gathering or worship service (What churches can do, Voting matters, Pray during the election in jpg format 1920x1080 px)
Find the candidates in your riding (at elections.ca)
When and where to vote (at elections.ca)