Brenda Suderman

Jan 5, 2024 | winnipegfreepress.com | Brenda Suderman

Today I’m signing off after a 17-year run on the faith page. It’s time for new challenges, other writing projects and a life without regular deadlines. I met remarkable people and visited beautiful spaces in my work for the faith page, and I would like to highlight a few of the many that made an impression on me.

Dec 22, 2023 | winnipegfreepress.com | Brenda Suderman

Already well versed in presenting concepts and thoughts with carefully chosen words and imagery, a group of Winnipeg poets were surprised by the unique and unexpected ways a 17th century German writer worked out her spirituality and theology.

Dec 8, 2023 | winnipegfreepress.com | Brenda Suderman

This December, Springstein-area farmer Dave Wiebe plans to deliver gifts in the enclosed four-metre-long trailer pulled by his black Dodge Ram pickup truck. But it’s more than a holiday season gig. The grain farmer and dozens of volunteers, many from Springstein Mennonite Church, have been transporting free furniture and housewares to Ukrainian newcomers every other Saturday for the past year.

Nov 24, 2023 | winnipegfreepress.com | Brenda Suderman

Alongside the old familiar carols, this year Winnipeg-based composer Mark Holmes à Court will also sing — and hear — one of his own compositions at his church’s annual Advent service next weekend. On Sunday, Dec. 3, Holmes à Court’s piece titled St. John the Baptist will be one of 10 sung by the 22 members of All Saints Anglican Church choir at their 4 p.m. Advent procession of lessons and carols.

Nov 9, 2023 | winnipegfreepress.com | Brenda Suderman

Just minutes into a tour of their new Winnipeg monastery, the sisters of St. Benedict reassure visitors they have not forgotten where they came from. “We brought most of our furniture from 225 Masters (Ave.),” explains canonical administrator Dorothy Levandosky of the light wood lectern, altar and chairs in their new chapel.