September 21, 2025
Psalms of Repentance
Heather’s message focused on repentance through the lens of the Psalms, especially Psalm 51, inviting the community to rethink repentance not as guilt or punishment but as returning to truth, goodness, and God’s presence. She challenged the traditional Western view rooted in the doctrine of original sin, suggesting instead that repentance is less about shame and more about rediscovering the goodness and divine image already within us. Drawing from Jewish and Christian thought, Heather described repentance as an ongoing process of returning to our truest selves—a healing journey that reconnects us with God and one another. Using personal reflection and imagery, she encouraged practices of confession, remembrance, and grace as ways to live into restoration and wholeness. In closing, she reminded listeners that repentance is ultimately about healing the rifts within and around us, allowing God to lead us home to ourselves again.