Sabbath Conference 2025

Sabbath Conference 2025

EDMONTON – The Sabbath Conference is an annual conference that serves an important role in connecting deacons, church workers, and volunteers across Canada in a way that is tailored specifically to their unique calling. 

From May 27-29, 2025, attendees gathered together in learning and fellowship. The theme of the conference was “Riding the Waves of Ministry,” with Rev. Dr. Richard Beinert leading the sessions. Dr. Beinert spoke about spiritual disciplines, prayer and meditation, how life’s trials affect us, and the need to be driven back to prayer and meditation on God’s Word in those times. 

Attendees also spent dedicated time learning from God’s Word. This year, the Sabbath Conference was grateful to have Rev. Keith Haberstock lead the Bible study sessions focusing on the ministry of Moses. 

Sabbath Conference attendees also enjoyed fellowship with one another through icebreaker questions prior to the sessions, meals together, free time, and axe throwing. The committee was also grateful to have three first-time attendees join the conference this year.

The conference was held both online and in person, thanks to the generous offer of meeting space and technology from Concordia Lutheran Seminary. The ability to use this platform enabled the group to welcome five online participants, as well as have greetings from Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary. The conference also had representation from LAMP, LHM/LLL-Canada, the IMPACT Youth Gathering Committee, and the West Region RMMC.

The planning committee is grateful for the support of synod office and the synod family, and looks forward to next year’s conference in 2026. If you are a non-pastoral church worker or volunteer and would be interested in learning more about the Sabbath Conference, or joining the email list, please contact sabbathconference@gmail.com. 

Samantha Neeb for the Sabbath Planning Committee

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