All posts tagged Rev. Dr. Richard Beinert
LWMLC Prayer Retreat in Manitoba
by Patricia Lach Kreutzwieser RUSSELL, Man. – Despite wild weather in Saskatchewan the day before, the LWMLC Central District Prayer Retreat welcomed many women to Russell from April 24-25. Rev. Dr. Richard Beinert led a program that he and Rev. Cameron Schnarr first prepared in…
An Evening in Wittenberg
WINNIPEG – The final night of LCC’s 13th Synodical Convention saw delegates enjoy “An Evening in Wittenberg.” Participants arrived to find the convention hall transformed into a Reformation-era themed hall, complete with volunteers in costume and live music performed by the Amindra Consort (Kevin Scott,…
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….
Quest Course: Reclaiming Lutheran Spirituality
ONLINE – Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) in Edmonton will offer its latest Quest Course this fall, with Rev. Dr. Richard Beinert (St. James Lutheran, Winnipeg) discussing the subject of “Reclaiming Lutheran Spirituality.” Promotional material for this free course notes that it will “emphasize historic and…
Our Life in Christ – Vine and Branches
by Richard Beinert I am the Vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing. – John 15:5 About seven years ago, I finally figured out how to graft. I had…
Faith and Suffering
by Richard Beinert In the Middle Ages, it was not uncommon for people to use images of the instruments of Jesus’ torture and suffering as the basis for their meditations. While the practice might seem odd to us today, there was a strong sense at…