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 2027. Click here for information about the most recent event and new information.
Conference Council
The Conference Council is the twice-annual General Meeting of the EMC. Beginning in 2025 it will be held at the end of April (online only) and at the end of November (in-person) alongside the EMC Ministerial meeting. 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. Click here for minutes and videos of previous meetings and for information as it becomes available for the next meeting.
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.
EMC Equip
EMC Equip will replace the EMC Festival beginning in 2025. It is the annual EMC gathering for the purpose of worshipping God, being together as a church family and equipping churches to serve their communities. It is held every year in late October and will move between four locations in the Conference. Though the focus will be on the churches in the region, everyone in EMC is invited to attend.
EMC Explore (formerly Discover Your Ministry Potential)
EMC Explore is designed for church attendees who are considering leadership roles and exploring their gifts for ministry. Formerly held as an occasional weekend event, it is now being offered as a workshop track as part of the EMC Equip weekend. The track includes each person learning about their own gifts and personality traits. There will be an opportunity for attendees to speak to a conference representative about service availability in the EMC.
Ministerial Meetings
The main Ministerial meeting will be held in late November and will be an all-conference in-person ministerial event. (A second online-only ministerial meeting is normally held at the end of April alongside the Conference Council meeting.) Ministerial meetings are for encouragement, training, and fellowship for EMC pastors, ministers, deacons, and retired missionaries. Sometimes these meetings focus on theological issues. Networking is an important part of the Ministerial meetings. Click here for information and videos of previous meetings or information about the next event.
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 in-service training for current missionaries during the day, leading up to the evening of the Missionary Fellowship.
Pastor and Spouse retreat
New in 2025….more to come
Regional Leadership Forum
New in 2024, the Regional Leadership Forum is a two-day event, the first day of which is a retreat for pastors and their spouses and the second for everyone in the local ministerial. The purpose of the second day is to have conversations between churches and EMC staff about how to serve Christ well together.