We the people of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada express our sorrow and condolences to Canadians who have experienced the pain of lost loved ones in Edmonton and Las Vegas. Violence against human beings is a visible expression of evil. We condemn violence in all its forms and dedicate ourselves to loving those who grieve, to forgiving those who commit evil and to actively engaging in the fight against violence. May the shalom of God’s presence be with us in these days of stunned disbelief, pain and healing!