Is Forgiveness Outdated?
December 12th | Speaker Series featuring Dr. Timothy Norman
In our increasingly polarized culture, bitterness and resentment can seem not only justified, but appropriate. When we have been offended or harmed by another we tend to turn a cold shoulder, if not scheme to pay them back. Our circles are increasingly made up only of those we perceive are safe enough not to hurt us.
This is not new. Followers of Jesus in antiquity likewise lived in a cultural context that exhibited retribution rather than forgiveness. And yet, these early Christians discovered and embodied a new and distinct way of life.
Would you consider joining us this Friday evening?
Dr. Timothy Norman will explore how the early church experienced and extended forgiveness in ways that transformed the world as they knew it, while pondering the implications of the New Testament’s teaching on forgiveness for the 21st century.
Friday, Dec. 12th, 6:30-8pm
COhatch Gateway (High St across from the OSU Bookstore)
Light refreshments will be provided, and there will be time for audience Q&A. Please RSVP by Dec. 11th.
Reading Group | Beginning January 2026
The Skeptical Believer: Telling Stories to Your Inner Atheist
“The Skeptical Believer” contends with skepticism and belief, and finds a place for them to coexist. The book reframes faith from merely a set of propositions to believe, into an understanding of your life as a story within God’s bigger story.
The Details
The group will be facilitated by Abigail Tamkin (PhD, Ecological Engineering at OSU) and Carmen House Executive Director Aaron Badenhop (DMin, George Fox)
When? The meetings will take place bi-weekly on Thursday afternoons from 3:15-4:30pm. (Jan 22nd, Feb 5th, Feb. 19th, March 5th).
Where? COhatch Gateway across from the OSU Barnes and Noble Bookstore (1581 N. High St).
Who is this for? Any OSU undergraduate or graduate/professional student.
Cost? It’s free! Thanks to the Michigan Christian Study Center for providing us the books and food for our first-ever Carmen House Reading Group.
How do you sign up? This Google form
