Forgiveness & Reconciliation Discussion Group

Forgiveness & Reconciliation Discussion Group

Forgiveness & Reconciliation Discussion Group

This ten-week discussion group explores what the Christian faith has to say about wrongdoing, apology, forgiveness, anger, revenge, justice, reconciliation, and love of enemies.

Thursdays \(Fall 2026\)

12:00-1:00 PM

Faith and Life Centre

This is a safe place to ask questions, explore new ideas, and wrestle with tough concepts. Everyone is welcome!

Chaplain Krista Hilton nb\_khilton@brocku.ca

We begin with the premise that these subjects are more complicated than the familiar Christian instruction to "forgive." While Jesus' teachings call his followers away from retaliation and toward mercy, there's also a recognition of wrongdoing, injustice, grief, anger, accountability, and the need for changed behaviour. This is a discussion group to honestly explore and wrestle with Jesus' extraordinary teachings and perhaps come to new understandings of what forgiveness and reconciliation look like in our lives.

Sept. 24 - Why Is Forgiveness So Difficult?

Oct. 1 - What Makes an Apology Genuine?

Oct. 8 - Repentance: When Saying Sorry Isn't Enough

Oct. 22 - "An Eye for an Eye": Why Do We Want Revenge?

Oct. 29 - 'Love Your Enemies' Means What?

Nov. 5 - Forgiveness Without Keeping Score

Nov. 12 - Forgiveness and Reconciliation Are Not the Same

Nov. 19 - What About Anger?

Nov. 26 - Forgiveness at the Cross

Dec. 3 - From Apology to a Living Forgiveness

From

Thursday, November 12, 2026 12:00 PM

to

1:00 PM EST

at

Faith and Life Centre \(Alphie's Trough\).