How to Cultivate a Vibrant Culture of Kingdom Prayer in Local Churches
Join EFC prayer catalyst Roger Helland and Ignite Prayer Canada for this online event. We’ll define what we mean by Kingdom prayer and culture of prayer. Then we’ll interview members of the Ignite lead team on “What are key practices for cultivating a vibrant culture of Kingdom prayer?” And we’ll pray.
Team leaders include Cathy McIntosh of Alpha Canada, Jacob George of Centre Street Church, Curtis Peters of the Eastern District of the Alliance Canada, Dale & Tracey Winder, Ignite leaders.
Click this link a few minutes before the event is scheduled to start: https://theefc.zoom.us/j/81317509452?pwd=xUDtns4sPRPbncYvuwNEORG8zB6wXZ.1.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
webinar by Ignite Prayer Canada.
For more info visit igniteprayer.ca. Welcome Church Ministry Event
Details to come.
Welcome Church provides training and resources to help the Canadian church collaborate and welcome newcomers together. Integrated into this, we connect newcomers to registered churches through our online portal, and grant access to CanRefugee (resources for refugees and churches interested in serving refugees) and CanHK (resources for newcomers from Hong Kong and churches interested in welcoming them).
Friday, September 25, 2026 – Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Halifax, N.S.
For more info visit www.welcomechurch.ca. MAiD in Canada: A Matter of Life & Death: Continue the Critical Conversation
Faith Matters is an EFC workshop series on current issues facing the Canadian church.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Public Workshop); 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Church Leaders Lunch)
Presenter: Dr. David Guretzki, EFC President and Resident Theologian
Learn how the laws around medical assistance in dying (MAiD) have evolved. What does Scripture say about this issue and why should you be concerned? What is the EFC doing? What can you do?
Who should attend? Individuals or groups interested in hearing a Christian perspective on MAiD.
Save the date. Registration now open!
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Vernon Alliance Church, 2601 43rd Ave, Vernon, BC.
For more info visit theefc.ca. EFC Presidents Day
Details to come by email to EFC affiliates.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Catch the Fire, Toronto.
Adoption and Fostering Awareness Month
Adoption and quality fostering are justice issues for all Canadians and everyday challenges for thousands of Canadian children. Each November, the EFC encourages supporters to download free videos, pray together on key themes and discover great ideas on how your congregation can connect nationally and locally on the plight of Canada’s 30,000 adoptable children and youth.
The EFC provides free resources to pastors, congregations and families at www.AdoptionSunday.com. Encourage your leadership team to pray, preach and connect.
Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Nationwide.
For more info visit www.adoptionsunday.com. Together for Canada: An EFC Sunday for Prayer and Partnership in the Gospel
This annual event, intended for a November Sunday of your choice, is a time to remind each other and celebrate that Jesus is Lord of the harvest and to align ourselves more closely with that reality. We can pray to ask God to increase effective Christian contributions throughout Canadian society, in public sectors such as business, government and non-profit work, as well as in the many dimensions of our personal lives. Church congregations, groups and individuals are invited to make use of the EFC’s new resources designed for this purpose.
Sunday, November 1, 2026.
nationwide.
For more info visit theefc.ca. MAiD for Life: Made for More: Deeper Conversation and Equipping on the Reality of MAiD
Exploring Christian perspectives on life, public policy and medical assistance in dying (euthanasia).
There is a full-day workshop for anyone followed by an evening session for church leaders in each location.
Speakers include EFC President and Resident Theologian David Guretzki and experts from other sponsors including Christian Medical and Dental Association of Canada, Inspire.FM, Focus on the Family Canada, Canadian Bible Society, and PEI Life.
HalifaxNov. 5, MonctonNov. 6, CharlottetownNov. 7.
Thursday, November 5, 2026 – Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Halifax, Moncton, Charlottetown.
For more info visit theefc.ca. The Vocation of the Evangelical Scholar
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 Sept. 20. Sponsored by the EFC, Global Scholars Canada, Langham Partnership Canada.
Friday, November 6, 2026.
Wycliffe College, Toronto.
For more info visit www.surveymonkey.com. Together for Canada: An EFC Sunday for Prayer and Partnership in the Gospel
This annual event, intended for a November Sunday of your choice, is a time to remind each other and celebrate that Jesus is Lord of the harvest and to align ourselves more closely with that reality. We can pray to ask God to increase effective Christian contributions throughout Canadian society, in public sectors such as business, government and non-profit work, as well as in the many dimensions of our personal lives. Church congregations, groups and individuals are invited to make use of the EFC’s new resources designed for this purpose.
Sunday, November 8, 2026.
nationwide.
For more info visit theefc.ca. Together for Canada: An EFC Sunday for Prayer and Partnership in the Gospel
This annual event, intended for a November Sunday of your choice, is a time to remind each other and celebrate that Jesus is Lord of the harvest and to align ourselves more closely with that reality. We can pray to ask God to increase effective Christian contributions throughout Canadian society, in public sectors such as business, government and non-profit work, as well as in the many dimensions of our personal lives. Church congregations, groups and individuals are invited to make use of the EFC’s new resources designed for this purpose.
Sunday, November 15, 2026.
nationwide.
For more info visit theefc.ca. Parenting Faith Research Report, plus new research on social media's influence on youth
How do we apply the results of two recent Canadian research reports, www.TheEFC.ca/ParentingFaith and www.TheEFC.ca/IFS ?
The Parenting Faith research looks at how faith is formed at home and what practical steps families can take to nurture and sustain it, in partnership with their church community. The Influencing Faith Study research looks at the use of social media by young adults and within youth ministries at Canadian evangelical groups.
Join us for this engaging workshop as EFC senior researcher Lindsay Callaway shares key insights from national research.
This session is designed to encourage, equip, and empower you with meaningful, research-based insights you can apply in everyday life.
Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. Save the date, more details coming soon.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Guelph, Ont.
Together for Canada: An EFC Sunday for Prayer and Partnership in the Gospel
This annual event, intended for a November Sunday of your choice, is a time to remind each other and celebrate that Jesus is Lord of the harvest and to align ourselves more closely with that reality. We can pray to ask God to increase effective Christian contributions throughout Canadian society, in public sectors such as business, government and non-profit work, as well as in the many dimensions of our personal lives. Church congregations, groups and individuals are invited to make use of the EFC’s new resources designed for this purpose.
Sunday, November 22, 2026.
nationwide.
For more info visit theefc.ca.