The Vocation of the Evangelical Scholar
EFC Events
Christians in Canadian higher education face major questions about identity and calling. What does it look like to teach and perform research in ways informed by our theological and spiritual traditions, especially in secular academic contexts?
Join Christian Higher Education Canada for a one-day event to encourage and support emerging scholars who identify as evangelical. PhD students and others in terminal degrees, i.e. medicine and law, are invited to join us as we ask: What does it mean to be an evangelical scholar?
Plenary speakers:Dr. Bruce Hindmarsh, Regent College, Dr. Christina Conroy, Ambrose University, Rev. Dr. Arthur Wong, Edmonton Chinese Alliance Church, Dr. Kristen Deede Johnson, Wycliffe College, Register by Oct. 31. Sponsored by the EFC, Global Scholars Canada, Langham Partnership Canada.
Questions? Contact CHEC Executive Director Gordon T. Smith at gtsmith@checanada.ca.
Friday, November 6, 2026.
Wycliffe College, Toronto.
For more info visit www.surveymonkey.com. Kaleidoscope of Women 2026
Women from across the world are invited to join us at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge for an inspiring weekend diving into God’s enduring love and mercy. It’s authentic faith, real connections, at no cost.
You can register for the conference, optional $20 dinner, or both.
Registration is required to save your seat.
The conference will take place Friday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm & Saturday from 8:30am to 2:30pm. The dinner will take place Saturday from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
Friday, November 6, 2026 – Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge
150 3 Ave S
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4X6.
For more info visit streetsalive.ca. Replanted Conference for Foster and Adoptive Parents
Replanted is a retreat-like conference for foster, adoptive, kinship and Safe Families parents like no other! This event is all about celebration, worship, pampering, encouragement and community! We’re bringing a mix of recorded presentations from the USA parent site and live, on-site presenters.
Speakers will include:
– Suzanne Stabile – Austin Ludwig
– Kondo Simfuke – Leah Outten
– Jackson TerKeurst – Kimberly Glaudy
– Jilliana Goble – Chuck Hagele
and…
– Caring for YOUR Worth (Cindy Lee)
– When Nothing Works: Troubleshooting Challenging Behaviours (Stacey Cales)
– Discipline Through Relationship: Correcting Without Losing Connection (Justin Myers)
– Oops, I Did it Again: Parenting Through Triggers (Meredith Shuman)
Training sessions focus on Trauma parenting, Trust-Based Relational Intervention and Soul Care for parents. Between sessions, parents will receive complimentary pampering services (including massages!), delicious refreshments, connection times and the opportunity for a nap! This…
Friday, November 6, 2026 – Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Peace Portal Alliance Church
15128 27b Ave
Surrey, BC V4P 1P2.
For more info visit www.homeforeverychild.org. Youthworker Conference Winnipeg
Each year the Youth Worker Conference is TWO events in one. We gather Point Leaders (youth pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers who oversee youth ministries) all day Friday to do a deep dive on critical concerns facing our ministries. After that, Friday night and all day Saturday is for the whole team.
Friday, November 6, 2026 – Saturday, November 7, 2026.
My Church Winnipeg
955 Wilkes Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3P 1B8.
For more info visit www.youthworker.community. Toronto Children's Ministry Conference
The Toronto Children’s Ministry Conference (TCMC) is a one-day gathering for parents, church volunteers, ministry leaders, and anyone passionate about the spiritual growth of children. The conference is designed to inspire and equip attendees with fresh ideas and evidence-based practices in children’s and family ministry.
The event includes workshops, opportunities for networking across denominations, and complimentary childcare for children aged 10 and under.
Saturday, November 7, 2026.
online or in person from 2885 Kennedy Road, Toronto.
For more info visit torontochildrenministryconference.ca. Mennonite Central Committee Ontario Peace Conference
The world needs peacemakers, not perfection. If you're longing for hope amid conflict and uncertainty, join Mennonite Central Committee’s Peace Conference. Be inspired by keynote speakers Dr. Souleiman Kassouha and Andrew Wright, explore practical tools for navigating division, and connect with others who believe a more peaceful world is possible. You don't need all the answers to make a difference. You just need the courage to begin.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Rockway Mennonite Collegiate
110 Doon Rd, Kitchener ON N2G 3C8.
For more info visit mcc.org. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
International Community Events
More details and resources will be coming in the months ahead but, for now, we invite you to incorporate this important day of unified prayer, disciple-making, and witness into the life of your congregation and sphere of influence in November.
IDOP Canada is a partnership of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, Intercede International, International Christian Response Canada, Open Doors Canada, Take Heart, and Voice of the Martyrs, in conjunction with the international event supported by the World Evangelical Alliance.
Sunday, November 8, 2026.
For more info visit www.idop.ca. Carters Annual Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Seminar
Join us for Carters’ Annual Charity & Not-for-Profit Law In-Person/Hybrid Seminar, with guest speaker Bruce MacDonald, President and CEO of Imagine Canada.
Attend in person at the 12FIFTY Event Centre, 1250 Markham Road, Scarborough, or participate virtually via live-streaming. In-person attendees will enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast featuring coffee, tea, juices, and assorted pastries.
Following the seminar, in-person attendees are invited to join us for a complimentary light lunch and anniversary cake as we celebrate Carters’ 25th Anniversary and enjoy an opportunity to connect together.
CPD Eligibility: 4.0 Hours of Substantive CPD credits towards the annual Law Society of Ontario (LSO) and CPA Professional Development requirements.
Registration Fee: $45.00 per person (plus HST) for both in-person or online attendance.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Online and in-person from 1250 Markham Road, Scarborough.
For more info visit ca01web.zoom.us. Canadian Missions Society: Hope Rising
OVER 40 DYNAMIC SPEAKERS , CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FREE!
Friday 13th: 1pm-9pm
Saturday 14th: 11am-5pm.
Friday, November 13, 2026 – Saturday, November 14, 2026.
7755 Tenth Line W, Mississauga, ON L5N 0C4.
For more info visit www.canadianmissionssociety.org. How does Theology Respond to our Complex World?
TST Asks: How does Theology Respond to our Complex World?
How can theology, in its various dimensions, interpret, critique, and reimagine our complex world at this moment of global crisis?
Through roundtables panels and paper presentations, this conference cultivates a scholarly community that values intellectual curiosity, mutual respect and theological depth. It is a forum where diverse voices meet, challenging and enriching one another, ultimately expanding the scope and relevance of theological research today.
Date: Friday November 13th, 2026 | 9:00AM - 5:00 PM ~ Location: Knox College | 59 St. George St. Toronto ~ Deadline to register: Friday November 6th, 2026.
Friday, November 13, 2026.
online or in-person from Knox College, 59 St. George St. Toronto.
For more info visit www.tst.edu. Youthworker Conference Calgary
Each year the Youth Worker Conference is TWO events in one. We gather Point Leaders (youth pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers who oversee youth ministries) all day Friday to do a deep dive on critical concerns facing our ministries. After that, Friday night and all day Saturday is for the whole team.
Friday, November 13, 2026 – Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Centre Street Church Bears Paw Campus
33 Damkar Ct
Calgary, AB T3L 0H4.
For more info visit www.youthworker.community. Foundations Conference
The Foundation Conference exists to equip thoughtful Christians with a deeper understanding of how faith shapes public life, exploring what it means to pursue justice, order, and the common good in a culture that often misunderstands or marginalizes biblical convictions.
We aim to encourage our audience not necessarily just to do more, but to think more
biblically, and stand more confidently in the public square as those entrusted with a gospel
that speaks to all of life.
Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre, 101 AB-4 S, Lethbridge AB T1J 4Y8.
For more info visit arpacanada.ca. One Voice 2026: A Prayer Gathering for the Nations
Join young adults from across Ontario for One Voice 2026, a one-day prayer gathering focused on God's heart for the nations. Through worship, inspiring stories from around the world, guided prayer experiences, and meaningful community, participants will engage with global mission needs and pray for unreached peoples and nations.
Hosted by Operation Mobilization in Canada in partnership with HowToLife and MoveIn, One Voice is designed to inspire a new generation to pray boldly for the world and respond to God's call. The event is free to attend and includes interactive prayer experiences and opportunities to connect with other believers who share a passion for global missions.
This is a Free event.
For details and questions, visit https://onevoice.events or email events.ca@om.org.
Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Markham Missionary Church
5438 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON.
For more info visit onevoice.events. Future of Rural Ontario
Morning Session: From Farmgate to Dinner plate - Closing the Information Gap
Afternoon Session: The Future of Rural Ontario
Education Days by Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
Stratford Rotary Complex, Stratford, ON.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.ca. Jeremy Begbie: Why should the arts matter to people of faith?
Trinity College is excited to announce that renowned theologian, teacher, speaker, and musician, Jeremy Begbie, will lead a series of inspiring events at Trinity College and St. James Cathedral.
This event is brought to you by Thomas Bell, Director of Music, in conjunction with the Faculty of Divinity at Trinity College through the Reimagining Contemporary Ministries Initiative.
Schedule
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – 2:00 p.m.
Student Workshop: In conversation with Jeremy Begbie
Location: Seeley Hall, Trinity College, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1H8
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – 7:30 p.m.
Public Lecture: Why should the arts matter to people of faith?
Location: The Cathedral Church of St. James, 106 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 2V8
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – 7:30 p.m.
Public Lecture: Unfulfilled desires: how can music help us understand our deepest longings?
Location: Seeley Hall, Trinity College, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 1H8
This is a FREE event, but registration is…
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Trinity College, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto.
For more info visit www.tst.edu. Entrepreneurial Leader Organization Forum Toronto
Whether in Winnipeg, Vancouver, Toronto, Hong Kong, Calgary, or Singapore, the ELO Forums are the single most important annual events for Christian marketplace and entrepreneurial leaders in their respective cities. Our conferences are one-day events where business leaders and executives can network and connect with others, gain more understanding about their calling, and learn from a great roster of presenters.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Toronto.
For more info visit www.elonetwork.org. Future of Rural Ontario
Morning Session: From Farmgate to Dinner plate - Closing the Information Gap
Afternoon Session: The Future of Rural Ontario
Education Days by Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario.
Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront by IHG Peterborough, ON.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.ca. Communicating Joyfully and Strategically
2026 Virtual Conference Details
"Fully Human: Communicating Joyfully and Strategically,” is the theme for our upcoming Anabaptist Communicators Virtual Conference on November 19-20, from 12-4:30 p.m. EST on the 19th and 12-4 p.m. EST on the 20th.
Keynote speakers Ben Sywulka and Trey Ferguson will speak to how we can center our Anabaptist values during our industry's quickly changing landscape. Both Ben and Trey are innovative digital creators in their own right and have important perspectives to share. .
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
online from Anabaptist Communicators.
For more info visit www.anabaptistcomm.org. The Future of Ecotheology
Christians today seek a theology broad enough not only to critically integrate modern science but also to face major challenges like climate change and political divisions. Based in a trinitarian and Christological framework, this talk outlines a theology of “deep reconciliation” which argues that human salvation is not only a matter of right relation to God but also to land, institutions, and other creatures. In passing it will note points of compatibility and conflict with science.
Adrian Langdon is Director of the Leadership Center at The Presbyterian College and an affiliate faculty member at McGill’s School of Religious Studies. He is a constructive theologian interested in a generous orthodoxy that creatively and practically responses to contemporary contexts. This talk draws from material in his most recent book, Barth and Ecotheology: The Electing God and the Community of Creation (Routledge, 2025).
THIS IS A FREE PUBLIC EVENT sponsored by the Montreal chapter of the Canadian Scientific and…
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
online from the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation.
For more info visit csca.ca. Funding Ministry into the Future
An ecumenical conference of hope and stewardship for the church
Come explore the latest ideas to help your congregation fund ministry now and into the future. This event is hosted by the Presbyterian Church in Canada and collaboratively planned by a group of stewardship church professionals spanning a broad range of denominations.
Speaker Grace Duddy Pomroy from Luther Seminary is author of Funding Forward, a book based on her research in new models for funding church ministry. Speaker Paul Nazareth is known for presentations on generosity, and he is an expert in giving, tax, financial and estate planning. Visit the website to learn more about other speakers.
$150 for the first registration until September 15th. The second person from the same congregation is only $100.
Friday, November 20, 2026 – Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Knox Church, Waterloo, ON.
For more info visit presbyterian.ca. Communicating Joyfully and Strategically
2026 Virtual Conference Details
"Fully Human: Communicating Joyfully and Strategically,” is the theme for our upcoming Anabaptist Communicators Virtual Conference on November 19-20, from 12-4:30 p.m. EST on the 19th and 12-4 p.m. EST on the 20th.
Keynote speakers Ben Sywulka and Trey Ferguson will speak to how we can center our Anabaptist values during our industry's quickly changing landscape. Both Ben and Trey are innovative digital creators in their own right and have important perspectives to share. .
Friday, November 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
online from Anabaptist Communicators.
For more info visit www.anabaptistcomm.org. Decolonizing Church: Emerging Voices Speak
Webinar with editors Néstor Medina and Becca Whitla on their new book "Decolonizing Church: Emerging Voices Speak." This free webinar will take place from 2-3pm EST on Friday November 20th, 2026. Virtual attendance will be on Zoom. Further event details will be emailed to registered attendees before the event.
Registration for the event is free of charge and open to all, and required to attend the event. Please register using the link below.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
online from The Institute for Religion, Culture and Societal Futures.
For more info visit uwaterloo.ca1.qualtrics.com. A Bring Back the Hymns Christmas: with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennet and Family of SaxAndViolin
FREE Gospel Concert! Generation Rising is warmly inviting you to a Gospel concert with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennett and Family of SaxAndViolin. Come for a beautiful evening of Christmas carols, beloved hymns, and songs that proclaim the hope and faithfulness of God. a Gospel Band on Friday, November 20th at 7:00 PM, at Leamington United Mennonite Church (78 Oak Street East) in Lethbridge. No tickets required to attend, and there will be a freewill offering to support children’s education in Latin America.
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. For more information, please contact Generation Rising at (204) 415-6836 or visit www.genrising.org/events.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Leamington United Mennonite Church
78 Oak Street East.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. Faith Across Generations: EFC Faith Matters Workshop
EFC Events
How can we help the next generation grow in faith? What shapes our children’s faith, and how can parents, grandparents and churches support them in a changing world?
Join Lindsay Callaway for a practical, interactive workshop drawing on EFC research into parenting, faith formation and social media. Explore how faith is passed across generations through real-life examples, discussion and Q&A.
Parents, grandparents, church leaders and anyone interested in supporting the next generation are welcome!
Event Details, Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Parkwood Gardens Community Church, Guelph, Ontario
Cost: Free
Schedule, 3:45 p.m.: Doors open and registration
4:00 p.m.: Workshop Session 1
5:00–5:15 p.m.: Pizza break
5:15–6:30 p.m.: Workshop Session 2
6:30 p.m.: Event concludes
Family Gym
Bring the family! Children in Kindergarten to Grade 8 can enjoy open play in the gym while adults attend the workshop. Nursery care will not be available.
Speaker
Lindsay Callaway, Director, Centre for Research on Church…
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Parkwood Gardens Community Church, Guelph, Ont.
For more info visit theefc.ca. A Bring Back the Hymns Christmas: with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennet and Family of SaxAndViolin
FREE Gospel Concert! Generation Rising is warmly inviting you to a Gospel concert with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennett and Family of SaxAndViolin. Come for a beautiful evening of Christmas carols, beloved hymns, and songs that proclaim the hope and faithfulness of God. a Gospel Band on Friday, November 21st at 7:00 PM, at Northend Church (455 Geneva St.) in St. Catharines. No tickets required to attend, and there will be a freewill offering to support children’s education in Latin America.
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. For more information, please contact Generation Rising at (204) 415-6836 or visit www.genrising.org/events.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Northend Church
455 Geneva St.
St. Catharines.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. A Bring Back the Hymns Christmas: with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennet and Family of SaxAndViolin
Generation Rising is warmly inviting you to a Gospel concert with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennett, and Family of SaxAndViolin on Sunday, November 22nd, at 3:00 PM at Floradale Mennonite Church (22 Florapine Road). Come for a beautiful afternoon of Christmas carols, beloved hymns, and songs that proclaim the hope and faithfulness of God. No tickets required to attend, and there will be a freewill offering to support children’s education in Latin America.
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. For more information, please contact Generation Rising at (204) 415-6836 or visit www.genrising.org/events.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Floradale Mennonite Church
22 Florapine Road.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. A Bring Back the Hymns Christmas: with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennet and Family of SaxAndViolin
Free Gospel Concert! Generation Rising is warmly inviting you to a Gospel concert with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennett, and Family of SaxAndViolin on Sunday, November 22nd, at 7:00 PM at Floradale Mennonite Church (22 Florapine Road). Come for a beautiful evening of Christmas carols, beloved hymns, and songs that proclaim the hope and faithfulness of God. No tickets required to attend, and there will be a freewill offering to support children’s education in Latin America.
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. For more information, please contact Generation Rising at (204) 415-6836 or visit www.genrising.org/events.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Floradale Mennonite Church
22 Florapine Road.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. The Bible is Trending: Honest Conversations for a Shifting Age
The Bible can feel overwhelming, confusing and sometimes difficult to understand. Today’s generation is asking honest questions about faith, truth and the Bible’s relevance to life.
Are we ready to answer the questions?
Join Dr. Andrew Ollerton and Dr. Domenic Ruso for a conversation about helping a spiritually curious generation engage the Bible with honesty and confidence. We welcome pastors, youth leaders, campus ministry staff, educators, and anyone passionate about helping people uncover the wisdom of Scripture and grapple with challenging questions.
Keynote Speakers and Topics
Dr. Andrew Ollerton
Making Sense of the Bible’s Toughest Questions
Theologian, pastor and founder of The Bible Course.
Author of God’s Book: An Honest Look at the Bible’s 7 Toughest Topics,
Dr. Domenic Ruso
Hearing Biblical Truth in a Shifting Secular Age
Lead Pastor, the180 Church
Author of The Bible for a Shifting Secular Age: Hearing the Truth You Need for the Life You Are Meant to Live.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Richmond Ballroom
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
600 Highway 7
Richmond Hill, ON.
For more info visit biblesociety.ca. Canadian Stories of Transforming Culture
Each month we hear from two Canadians and their story of how they are transforming culture through their sphere(s) of influence. Learn more at the link below.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
online from Transform Our World Canada.
For more info visit transformourworldcanada.ca. Ways to Cultivate Kingdom Prayer in Church and City-wide Gatherings
EFC Events
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and Ignite Prayer Canada invite all EFC staff, and leaders of affiliate churches, denominations, ministry organizations, and academic institutions to join us for a free online Ignite Prayer Forum on November 25, 2026 (9:00 a.m. Mountain [aka Pacific in BC+YT] / 10:00 a.m. Central [AB+SK+Terr.] / 11:00 a.m. Eastern [MB+ON+QC] / 12:00 p.m. Atlantic / 12:30 p.m. NL).
Ignite Prayer Canada’s vision is to see 1,000 churches across Canada cultivate vibrant cultures of Kingdom prayer. Its mission is to help churches become houses of prayer (Mark 11:17). In this forum, you’ll hear from two pastors whose churches are Ignite Hub Churches, on ways to cultivate Kingdom prayer in church and city-wide gatherings. Then we’ll pray together.
Dr. David Koop, Lead Pastor, Coastal Church, Vancouver: In a culturally diverse church with several campuses, Dave is guided by the vision, “Coastal helps make the city a better place.” He views Kingdom prayer as foundational to that mission with…
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
online prayer forum by Ignite Prayer Canada.
Free Gospel Concert with the Wiebes
FREE Gospel Concert! Generation Rising is warmly inviting you to a Gospel concert with the Wiebes, a Gospel Band on Wednesday, November 25th at 2:30 PM at the Penticton Church of the Nazarene (523 Jermyn Avenue) in Penticton. No tickets required to attend, and there will be a freewill offering to support children’s education in Latin America.
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. For more information, please contact Generation Rising at (204) 415-6836 or visit www.genrising.org/events.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Penticton Church of the Nazarene
523 Jermyn Avenue
Penticton.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. Behold Conference
This event will strengthen your call to preach the Gospel, minister its power and believe for the impossible.
Each aspect of the conference - including the selection of speakers, worship, and leaders' impartation - is designed to serve and fuel your mission to follow Jesus.
Behold Schedule
THURSDAY
6:15 PM Doors open, registration, 7:00 PM Behold Session 1 - Worship led by Fire & Fragrance Halifax, Speaker Adam Shepski, FRIDAY
9:30 AM Doors open, 10:00 AM Behold Session 2 - Valerie Hopman, 2:00 PM Behold Session 3 - Dr. Luc Niebergall, 6:30 PM Doors open, 7:00 PM Behold Session 4 - Worship led by Prairie Worship Collective, Speaker Wade & Jenny Sanderson, SATURDAY
9:30 AM Doors open, 10:00 AM Behold Session 5 - Dr. Luc Niebergall, 2:00 PM Behold Session 6 - Worship led by Fire & Fragrance Halifax, Speaker Danny MacKay 6:30 PM Doors open, 7:00 PM Behold Session 7 - Worship led by Disciple a City Music, Speaker Dr. Luc Niebergall and Adam Shepski.
Thursday, November 26, 2026 – Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Selwyn Outreach Centre
2686 Lakefield Road
Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6X5.
For more info visit brushfire.com. Youthworker Conference Moncton
Each year the Youth Worker Conference is TWO events in one. We gather Point Leaders (youth pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers who oversee youth ministries) all day Friday to do a deep dive on critical concerns facing our ministries. After that, Friday night and all day Saturday is for the whole team.
Friday, November 27, 2026 – Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Moncton Wesleyan Church
945 St George Blvd
Moncton, NB E1E 2C9.
For more info visit www.youthworker.community. Free Gospel Concert with the Wiebes
FREE Gospel Concert! Generation Rising is warmly inviting you to a Gospel concert with the Wiebes, a Gospel Band on Friday, November 27th at 6:30 PM at Clearbrook MB Church (2719 Clearbrook Road) in Abbotsford. No tickets required to attend, and there will be a freewill offering to support children’s education in Latin America.
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. For more information, please contact Generation Rising at (204) 415-6836 or visit www.genrising.org/events.
Friday, November 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Clearbrook MB Church
2719 Clearbrook Road
Abbotsford.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. A Bring Back the Hymns Christmas: with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennet and Family of SaxAndViolin
Free Gospel Concert! Generation Rising is warmly inviting you to a Gospel concert with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennett, and Family of SaxAndViolin on Saturday, December 5th, at 7:00 PM at Steinbach EMC Church (422 Main Street) in Steinbach. Come for a beautiful evening of Christmas carols, beloved hymns, and songs that proclaim the hope and faithfulness of God. No tickets required to attend, and there will be a freewill offering to support children’s education in Latin America.
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. For more information, please contact Generation Rising at (204) 415-6836 or visit www.genrising.org/events.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steinbach EMC Church
422 Main Street
Steinbach.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. A Bring Back the Hymns Christmas: with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennet and Family of SaxAndViolin
Free Gospel Concert! Generation Rising is warmly inviting you to a Gospel concert with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennett, and Family of SaxAndViolin on Friday, December 4th, at 7:00 PM at Emmanuel Mennonite Church (750 Fifteenth St. Winkler). Come for a beautiful evening of Christmas carols, beloved hymns, and songs that proclaim the hope and faithfulness of God. No tickets required to attend, and there will be a freewill offering to support children’s education in Latin America.
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. For more information, please contact Generation Rising at (204) 415-6836 or visit www.genrising.org/events.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Emmanuel Mennonite Church
750 Fifteenth St. Winkler.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. A Bring Back the Hymns Christmas: with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennet and Family of SaxAndViolin
Free Gospel Concert! Generation Rising is warmly inviting you to a Gospel concert with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennett, and Family of SaxAndViolin on Sunday, December 6, at 3:00 PM at Springfield Heights Mennonite Church (570 Sharron Bay S) in Winnipeg. Come for a beautiful afternoon of Christmas carols, beloved hymns, and songs that proclaim the hope and faithfulness of God. No tickets required to attend, and there will be a freewill offering to support children’s education in Latin America.
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. For more information, please contact Generation Rising at (204) 415-6836 or visit www.genrising.org/events.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Springfield Heights Mennonite Church
570 Sharron Bay S Winnipeg.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. A Bring Back the Hymns Christmas: with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennet and Family of SaxAndViolin
Free Gospel Concert! Generation Rising is warmly inviting you to a Gospel concert with Rosemary Siemens, Eli Bennett, and Family of SaxAndViolin on Sunday, December 6, at 7:00 PM at Springfield Heights Mennonite Church (570 Sharron Bay S) in Winnipeg. Come for a beautiful evening of Christmas carols, beloved hymns, and songs that proclaim the hope and faithfulness of God. No tickets required to attend, and there will be a freewill offering to support children’s education in Latin America.
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. For more information, please contact Generation Rising at (204) 415-6836 or visit www.genrising.org/events.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Springfield Heights Mennonite Church
570 Sharron Bay S Winnipeg.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. Daily Rhythms of Prayer
October 5th – Prayer: Why Bother? What Difference Does Prayer Make
Prayer as relationship with God – daily communion rooted in Scripture, sacrament, and worship. Exploring why Christians pray and how prayer forms and transforms us. November 2nd – Praying the Psalms
Learning to pray with and from the Psalms, which teach us honesty, lament, praise, confession, thanksgiving, and hope. December 7th – Daily Rhythms of Prayer
Exploring the joys and challenges of praying throughout our day.
Monday, December 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
online from Anglican Fellowship of Prayer.
For more info visit anglicanprayer.org. Festival of Homiletics
Join us for a special morning celebrating the next generation of preachers from Emmanuel College.
Inspiring sermons. Extraordinary music. Emerging voices shaping the future of the church!
Join us for the Festival of Homiletics, a special morning celebrating the next generation of preachers from Emmanuel College.
Hear students deliver 7-minute sermons, with live music between sermons from three musical superstars: Michelle Rumball, singer-songwriter; Deborah Park, Music Director and Organist at Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church; and Lorne Nehring, jazz percussionist.
A continental breakfast will be provided by The UCC Foundation before the 9 AM program begins.
You are welcome in-person or live in Zoom.
With thanks to our sponsors: Emmanuel College, The UCC Foundation, St. Andrew’s United Church Toronto and the Centre for Practical Theology.
This is a free event, but a freewill offering is encouraged to support students in need.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
online an in-person from St. Andrew's United Church, Toronto.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Canadian Stories of Transforming Culture
Each month we hear from two Canadians and their story of how they are transforming culture through their sphere(s) of influence. Learn more at the link below.
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
online from Transform Our World Canada.
For more info visit transformourworldcanada.ca. Christmas Day
International Community Events
Friday, December 25, 2026.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
International Community Events
This annual ecumenical celebration joins people around the world to pray for Christian unity – in worship, reflection, study, and fellowship.
You can use the resources on this website not only during the Week of Prayer itself, but throughout the year. Let them help you express the degree of communion already given to the churches, and to pray together that we may be more fully united in the one Christ.
Monday, January 18, 2027 – Monday, January 25, 2027.
worldwide.
For more info visit www.weekofprayer.ca. Exploring Early Christianity Conference
Join us for the 4th annual Exploring Early Christianity conference. This year, we are expanding the conference to welcome all scholars interested in the study of early Christianity, while continuing to create a space where students can share their research, engage in conversation with scholars in the field, and develop meaningful academic and professional connections.
The conference offers an opportunity to build community, present and discuss research in a friendly and collaborative environment, explore further opportunities for study, and connect with scholars who may serve as mentors and sources of guidance in your area of research.
Keynote speaker is Kevin M. Clarke, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture and Patristics at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. At this year’s conference, he will present on “Divine and Human Authorship of Scripture in Origen.”
We invite proposals on any aspect of patristics and early Christianity (second century and beyond). To submit your proposal, including an abstract of up t…
Friday, January 22, 2027.
McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario.
For more info visit mcmasterdivinity.ca. Canadian Stories of Transforming Culture
Each month we hear from two Canadians and their story of how they are transforming culture through their sphere(s) of influence. Learn more at the link below.
Tuesday, January 26, 2027, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
online from Transform Our World Canada.
For more info visit transformourworldcanada.ca. International Holocaust Memorial Day
International Community Events
This memorial day is designated by the United Nations to be observed on January 27th each year. It is the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
worldwide.
For more info visit www.un.org. Missional Imagination Conference
Many churches today feel as though they are simply trying to survive—managing declining resources, ageing congregations, and an increasingly complex world. Even for missioners and church planters working in these challenging contexts, the reality is demanding. But the gospel has never called us merely to survive. It calls us to be faithful disciples, attentive to where the Holy Spirit is already at work, and courageous enough to join in God's mission with imagination and hope.
Now in its third year, this online conference builds directly upon the conversations and themes of 2025 and 2026, offering a space to deepen our collective missional work and to discern God’s dream for the future.
Join us on Zoom for practical teaching and sharing of inspiring real-life stories of missional communities. Watch for updates on our dynamic speaker line-up, panel discussions and more!
View previous conference videos: https://www.youtube.com/@MissionalImaginationNetwork
"Mission is finding out what God is doing and…
Thursday, January 28, 2027.
online from several Anglican dioceses.
For more info visit nb.anglican.ca. Youthworker Conference Saskatoon
Each year the Youth Worker Conference is TWO events in one. We gather Point Leaders (youth pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers who oversee youth ministries) all day Friday to do a deep dive on critical concerns facing our ministries. After that, Friday night and all day Saturday is for the whole team.
Friday, January 29, 2027 – Saturday, January 30, 2027.
Elim Church
419 Slimmon Rd
Saskatoon, SK S7V 0E3.
For more info visit www.youthworker.community. Youthworker Conference Abbotsford
Each year the Youth Worker Conference is TWO events in one. We gather Point Leaders (youth pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers who oversee youth ministries) all day Friday to do a deep dive on critical concerns facing our ministries. After that, Friday night and all day Saturday is for the whole team.
Friday, February 5, 2027 – Saturday, February 6, 2027.
Central Heights Church
1661 McCallum Rd
Abbotsford, BC V2S 3M4.
For more info visit www.youthworker.community.