Prostitution, abortion legislation, and hate speech: it doesn't get much more controversial! This presentation by ARPA's Legal Counsel André Schutten saw our biggest events ever in BC and Ontario last fall. Now its Alberta's turn. André hopes to explain, from a biblical perspective, not only why, but also how Christians should be able to engage on these three pressing issues. There will be opportunities for questions and debate as well as a brief update on ARPA’s work in our nation’s capital.

Over 40 representatives from ARPA chapters across Canada are making plans to meet in Ottawa on March 27 and 28 for meetings with MPs, Senators, and other government officials, as well as the second national ARPA conference. Thanks to the generosity of our readers, who have donated travel points, groups as far as Prince George and Smithers BC also plan to be represented.

Dr. Cornelis Van Dam will be addressing MPs and Senators on the evening of March 27 on the topic of multiculturalism. The transcript of his talk is being translated in French and will be distributed to as many MPs as possible. The invitations to MPs and Senators should be arriving in Ottawa soon. Later in February we will ask you, our readers, to personally invite your MP to come to this event. It makes a big difference when they hear from their constituents. That is how we get MPs and Senators who may not otherwise be interested in a Christian message.

We ask our readers to pray for God's hand of blessing on the many preperations being made.

 Proactive Politics: Prostitution, Free Speech & Abortion Laws

Defend hate speech, get rid of our prostitution laws and compromise on abortion! What’s ARPA Canada coming too?? Come on out to one of our fall presentations featuring ARPA Canada’s newest employee, Ontario Director and Legal Counsel André Schutten. André hopes to explain from a Reformed perspective not only why, but also how Christians should be able to engage on these three pressing issues: hate speech, prostitution and abortion laws and will do so in three short, to-the-point arguments. There will, of course, be opportunity for questions and debate as well as a brief update on ARPA’s work in our nation’s capital. 

- Wednesday, October 26th - Toronto, Bethel Canadian Reformed Church, 8:00 p.m. Facebook Event Page

- Thursday, October 27th - Guelph, Emmanuel Canadian Reformed Church, 8:00 p.m. Facebook Event Page

- Tuesday, November 1st - Niagara, Wellandport United Reformed Church, 7:30 p.m. Facebook Event Page

- Wednesday, November 2nd - Hamilton, Ancaster Canadian Reformed Church, 8:00 p.m. Facebook Event Page

- Thursday, November 3rd - London, Providence Reformed Collegiate, 8:00 p.m. Facebook Event Page

ARPA Surrey/Cloverdale will be featuring Chilliwack city councillor Ken Huttema at their upcoming event on Wednesday, April 13 at 8:00 pm.

With our focus often being on federal or provincial issues, we easily miss opportunities to serve in our own communities. Ken Huttema will challenge the audience to consider these opportunities and the impact they can have. The evening will include the AGM for the Surrey/Cloverdale ARPA.

If you live in BC's Fraser Valley or Alberta, be sure to check out these upcoming events featuring ARPA's director Mark Penninga and Reformed Perspective Editor Jon Dykstra March 14 and April 7-11. Topics include fertility rates, multiculturalism, and the Overton window.

Langley BC - January 17, 2011: Had enough of winter already? We are only just entering it. The entire western world is radically changing as a result of a rapidly declining fertility rate. An economic melt-down, stressed health-care system, and violent clashes over immigration and competing worldviews are just some examples of the big-picture consequences of society's choices. Now, more than ever, our world needs to hear the positive message that human life is a treasure.

The first of 8 events on the theme of Grace & Truth in Canadian Politics and the launch of the Stand Up for Freedom Canada Campaign was held on Friday night in Cloverdale, BC and was met with a large and supportive audience. Speakers Mark Penninga and Neil Dykstra introduced the campaign and encouraged the audience to share it with their neighbours, co-workers, and aquaintences.

We are getting excited about 8 big events that are planned for the next few weeks as well as the upcoming launch of Stand Up for Freedom Canada! If you are part of an ARPA in Ontario (or want an ARPA in your area) take part in the conference on Oct 23rd. And if you live in Southern BC or Ontario, please help spread the word about the events coming to your area. Facebook pages have been created for each of them. Please go to the event in your area and invite your friends!