Sometimes people can hurt you deeply. You can still feel the pain even if it was long ago that things were said or done. It’s like you’re dragging the past along with you and it just won’t let you go. Pain and anger just keep popping up.
★ How do you deal with people who have hurt you deeply?
★ How do you go on with your scars?
★ Is there a way to come to terms with the past so you can move along freely?
In this workshop we’ll be exploring the liberating power of forgiveness. According to philosopher Hannah Arendt forgiveness was a revolutionary discovery of Jesus. What can we learn from Jesus’ vision? Can forgiveness be a way to freedom from our past? How can we master the art of forgiveness?
We’ll create a safe space to share experiences, even if they are painful. We’ll help each other to see the obstacles to freedom. Please sign in if you intend to attend.
Your hosts, Laurens van Lavieren en Nienke Hofsink, Via Nova.
Laurens van Lavieren and Nienke Hofsink are friends and colleagues from Via Nova, a young Christian community in Amsterdam. Via Nova describes itself as ‘a new way with a tested story’. Drawing from the deep source of the liberating Christian story they seek to contribute to the wellbeing of people in Amsterdam. Laurens has a degree in Theology and Religious Sciences and works as interim pastor for Via Nova. Nienke combines part-time work with her study of Theology. They both have a passion to see people flourish.
Practical matters
Time: wednesday 25th of March, open 19:30, start 20:00 SHARP!
Location: Knowmads Greenhouse, Ferdinand Huyckstraat 64, Amsterdam
Language: English/Dutch spoken, depending on the participants.
Contributions: €5 per workshop. Or €25 to go to all the workshops in the next 2 months. With this we share the costs of location and material.