Forgiveness is one of the core themes of Christianity. In the Lord’s Prayer, we say, “forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us,” and as Lutherans, we confess the central importance of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus as the promise of God’s mercy. This Lent, we will proclaim the extraordinary gift of God’s forgiveness in Christ and reflect on what it means to trust that we are truly forgiven. Together, we will consider how forgiveness shapes our identity, our faith, and our calling to live as leaders in a culture of grace.

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At the same time, we will honestly wrestle with how forgiveness unfolds in real, broken lives. Is forgiveness always possible? Is it always the right thing? Through Sunday worship, the writings of Desmond Tutu, the imprecatory psalms, interview sermons, and small group conversations, we will explore both the promise and the complexity of forgiveness.