1. District Conference 2015 "Born of the Spirit" Registration is now open www.easterndistrict.ca/dc15

2. PASTORAL APPROACHES: the church and same-sex attraction June 10-11 9.00am – 4.00pm lunch provided Location Rexdale Alliance Church This seminar is aimed at equipping pastors, ministry leaders, friends and caregivers to walk with those who are experiencing unwanted same-sex attraction and desire to follow Christ in wholeness and integrity. Key Topics Exploring God’s design for sexuality Investigating biblical perspectives Shifts in the cultural landscape Understanding sexual identity and scripts The Church’s call to be a healing community Registration Info Cost (includes lunch): $60 early bird | $70 after REGISTER at www.livingwaterscanada.org

4. Alliance Women’s Retreat (ECD) Speaker: Kaarina Hsieh Belleville, ON See website for more details

6. Also, Aaron Tang has extended the CCACA, English Ministry Symposium in Beaverton Ontario, to all ECD churches, it’s for workers serving in English ministries. If interested, please speak to Arthur Wong

7. REVEAL March 7 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Understanding and responding to a sexually exploitive, pornified culture. Cost: $25 – Pastors are Free Register: www.defenddignity.cawww.defenddignity.ca Sponsored by Defend Dignity* and Summit Community Church Seminars: Parenting & Porn by Debbie Pond, retired RCMP officer In a world full of multiple communication devices, how do we keep our kids safe from the dangers of internet pornography? Find out what you can do to protect your children from pre-school to college. The Effects of Porn on Relationships by Toni Dolfo-Smith, Director of Living Waters Porn addiction – it’s a critical issue today for partners and friends. Broaden your understanding of sexually addictive behaviour, the destructive consequences, understanding how change can occur, and tangible solutions. Circle of Response by Glendyne Gerrard, Defend Dignity Director; Katarina Mcleod & Sheila Howlett Exploited people are hurting and disadvantaged. Churches want to help, but where do they begin? Find out practical ways you can get involved and make a lifelong difference in someone’s life.

8. Alliance Justice and Compassion Disability Ministries Purpose: Support and encourage the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the life and work of the church. What are we doing? Online resources Online discussion forum Webinars Upcoming – April 30 th, 2015 1:00pm, “Good for All” Contact: Cynthia Tam, ctam@midtownac.cactam@midtownac.ca http://justiceandcompassion.com/disability-ministries/

9. Next Toronto Regional Meeting / Ordination Coaching (Mentors and Ordinands Required) Tuesday, September 22, 2015 @ Newmarket Alliance Church Next Ottawa Regional Meeting / Ordination Coaching (Mentors and Ordinands Required) Thursday, September 24, 2015 @ Redeemer Alliance Church