Upcoming Events
Events Summary
This is a summary of all recurring EMC events. Current events are listed under the Events tab at the top of the page. Any events not found on that list are not currently active.
Abundant Springs
This biennial EMC youth retreat is focused on discipleship for students in grades 9-12. It features main sessions and workshops, entertainment guests, recreation activities and tons of worship in song. It is planned for and aimed at EMC students in our churches across the country. It takes place on the Briercrest Bible College campus in Caronport, Saskatchewan on the May long weekend. The next Abundant Springs event will be held in May 2025.
Conference Council
The Conference Council is the twice-annual General Meeting of the EMC. It is scheduled as part of the Convention weekend in summer and again near the end of November. Among the regular business of the Council is electing members to EMC boards and reviewing and approving the annual Conference budget. It is a time to network, hear reports of work being done within EMC and its outreach programs and discuss issues of concern in the Conference. It is the body with final authority on Conference policies and these decisions are made at the meetings.
Festival
The EMC Festival is the annual EMC gathering for the purpose of worshipping, networking and planning together. It is held every summer on a weekend. A typical festival weekend includes a conference council meeting, a ministerial meeting and three inspirational sessions as well as activities and meals together. The location varies every year as different regions take turns hosting. Speakers may be from EMC or may be authors and Christian leaders from other parts of the Christian church.
Day of Prayer
Prayer is essential to the ministry of the EMC, and God is delighted when we share our hearts for the ministries that proclaim the gospel and witness to the Kingdom of God. There are many prayer initiatives, but once a year, EMC Missions places special emphasis on prayer for our EMC missionaries and church planters on a specific Sunday. Prayer requests are submitted by our workers, and a package is distributed to each of our churches with ideas of how to promote prayer for these workers on the Day of Prayer and throughout the year. Day of Prayer falls on the third Sunday in February each year.
Discover Your Ministry Potential (DYMP)
This event is held in a variety of regions, normally over a weekend. The DYMP is designed for church attendees who are considering leadership roles and exploring their gifts for ministry. The weekend includes each person learning about their own gifts and personality traits. There is a chance for attendees to speak to a conference representative about opportunities for service in the conference. The weekend also includes inspirational talks. Presenters are normally Conference Staff. There is no set date at this time, but please contact the office if you are interested in hosting a DYMP weekend.
Missionary Fellowship
EMC Missions is privileged to have approximately 100 missionaries serving in over 20 countries through EMC-administered fields and EMC Associate Partners. Once a year, we gather missionaries who are on home assignment, along with past missionaries for an evening of fellowship and prayer. We also use the opportunity to recognize and celebrate those missionaries who are retiring from full-time service. Sometimes we also provide inservice training for current missionaries during the day leading up to the evening of the Missionary Fellowship.
Ministerial Meetings
Held every summer on a Friday as part of the EMC Festival and alternating winters the day before the Conference Council. Ministerial meetings are times of encouragement, training, and fellowship for our pastors, ministers, deacons, and retired missionaries. Sometimes these meetings focus on theological issues. Networking is an important part of the Ministerial meetings.
Ministerial Retreat
Held in alternating winters (in place of the November Ministerial meeting). The Retreat is planned for all church pastoral staff and their spouses. It is meant to be relaxing and refreshing. Speakers address a variety of topics designed for the health and growth of ministers and their spouses.
Ministerial Theology Conference
Held in late fall/early winter every other year, alternating with the Ministerial Retreat. The Theology Conference is planned for all church pastoral staff and their spouses. It is designed for ministerial to spend significant time on a challenging topic pertaining to the church. Recordings of previous theology conferences can be found on the Church Ministry Toolbox page.
Youth Leader Training
The National Youth Committee (NYC) seeks to find ways to regularly equip and bless the youth workers of our Conference. For 40 years we have run biennial training weekends, most recently called TRU. Beginning in 2020 we have decided to partner with Youth Worker Community (www.youthworker.community) to allow more of our youth leader volunteer teams to receive training, which takes place in multiple cities across Canada every year.