September Mini-Retreat: Forgiveness and the quest for community in postmodernity with Rev. Jo Kretzler

We all deal with hurt at some time in our lives and we also have hurt others no matter how unwittingly. When this happens, it is important to seek forgiveness and offer it to others. This workshop will be a brief talk and discussion around the theology of forgiveness, how to forgive others, how to forgive yourself, how to receive forgiveness. We will discuss the work of forgiveness while recognizing the importance of setting healthy boundaries with people who have hurt you. There will also be rituals and practices demonstrated to help with the art of forgiveness and we will look at both Jewish and Christian writings on this topic.