The agape life of Jesus has sung a love song to Scott Hutchinson as long as he can remember. Scott is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, serving in local congregations for more than three decades. Scott’s life and ministry embrace the transforming power of forgiveness, a commitment to peace-building, and tending the soul wounds of war. Scott is the proprietor of The Forgiveness Lab and co-founder of the COMPASS Healing Circle.
You can find more of Scott’s wisdom on his website, The Forgiveness Lab.
Events with Scott Hutchinson
Freedom in Waiting: An Advent Series, complete seriesNovember 28, 2023
In the midst of feverish pre-Christmas activities and demands, a gift awaits us, waiting. Waiting can feel annoying, frustrating, something that blocks our way; however, the season of Advent, the four weeks before Christmas, invites us to embrace waiting as means to spiritual growth. The voice of the Psalmist resounds:…
Freedom in Waiting, Session 2: AttentionDecember 5, 2023
In the infancy narratives of the gospels, God acts powerfully long before the world notices. We will join Mary, Joseph, field workers and immigrants in being attentive to the astonishing ways God is acting even now. The session will include time for reflection, discussion and prayer. Freedom in Waiting: An…
Freedom in Waiting, Session 3: PreparationDecember 12, 2023
We will make room to host new life, each of us preparing a deeply human “welcome house” that reflects the grace of our own histories. The session will include time for reflection, discussion and prayer. Freedom in Waiting: An Advent Series In the midst of feverish pre-Christmas activities and demands,…
Freedom in Waiting, Session 4: CelebrationDecember 19, 2023
What dimensions of freedom, transformation and healing is God offering us as we are entrusted with the life of Jesus? The freedom to love another person, even when things seem to be going wrong? The freedom to live with integrity? The freedom to discern a third choice, one not driven…