The Faith and Life Sciences Reference Group (FLSRG) is an active group of life scientists, ethicists and Church leaders, working under the aegis of The Canadian Council of Churches, tasked to capture, evaluate and provide recommendations for faith-based perspectives in the rapidly-emerging area of the life sciences and related technologies. The FLSRG has created this essay contest to engage students in robust reflection on pressing issues that have bearing on the Canadian church today. Each year winning essays are eligible for cash awards. This essay contest is fully bilingual; submissions written in French or English are invited. For more information and to learn how to join, please click here.