Spring has arrived and the energy of renewal is already in the air! Spring is a season of emergence—a time when quiet persistence finally breaks through the surface. Looking around our region, the signs are everywhere. After a winter of deep planning and a fast-paced legislative session, the civic actions and community events we and others have worked toward are finally taking shape. We are so excited to move into this season with you as we find time to reflect, rest, and simply be in community.
This convergence of seasons is especially meaningful this year. Today, our Muslim siblings celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Eid Mubarak! We celebrate with you and honor your month of devotion. Looking ahead to next week, our Christian siblings will observe Palm Sunday on March 29, beginning a Holy Week that partially overlaps this yearwith the Jewish festival of Passover. It is a rare and wonderful window of shared reflection across many of our traditions.
Amidst these sacred days, we want to extend a special invitation to our virtual end-of-session celebration. Because of your advocacy, we passed bills that protect immigrant rights, expand affordable housing, and move us toward a fairer tax code. These are more than just "wins"—they are direct improvements to the lives of our neighbors, like the low-income energy assistance program, which we established this session. Please join us on March 25 from 6–7 PM on Zoom to celebrate these achievements. Register to join here.
Even though the legislative session has ended, we know that the work of justice is a year-round calling. See below for several ways you can take action this month—from local volunteer opportunities to public witness—as we continue our work for the common good. | 
