Our Lent theme in 2025 is: “Unforgivable?” Exploring the Limits of Forgiveness and is inspired by the book by Reverend Dr Stephen Cherry, Dean of Kings College Cambridge.

Each week, we welcome experts in their subjects to explore the Limits of Forgiveness. The talks are hosted by our Canon Theologian The Rev’d Dr Victoria Johnson.

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Speakers and themes include:

Dr Stephen Cherry, Dean of Kings College Cambridge, introduces his book, the inspiration for our Lent series.

Author and Priest the Rev'd Jarel Robinson-Brown explores the extent to which we are enslaved by our past? Can Black people ever forgive those who enslaved their ancestors? Can reparations ever be effective?

The Rev'd Richard Sewell, Dean of St George’s Cathedral Jerusalem, asks if the Holy Land can ever heal after the catastrophic events in Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon? Is forgiveness possible after the atrocities of war?

Amanda Hughes is a relationship therapist, she explores the possibility and likelihood of reconciliation after a breakdown in intimate relationships. Broken promises, betrayal, neglect. When a relationship shatters it is catastrophic. Can it be repaired?

Dr Ed Kessler of The Woolf institute reflects on the Passion Narratives, as recounted in the Gospels and later Christian writings, the performance of Passion Plays, including Oberammergau, and their significance for Jewish-Christian Relations. The Passion Narratives have, historically, been used by Christians to blame Jews for the death of Jesus and contributed to antisemitism over the centuries. In this context, how should Jews and Christians be reconciled today?