Over Pentecost Weekend in May, I was blessed to attend the Women's Ordination Conference (WOC) 50th Anniversary Gathering. As I listened to the speakers and participated in conversations, I found myself reflecting on these themes.

As Jews and Christians enter sacred days in the same week, we are invited into a shared story of liberation, remembrance, and transformation. This holy week calls Jews & Christians alike to to slow down, gather in community, and encounter the Divine more deeply. Through prayer, ritual, and reflection, may we rediscover the enduring power of love that frees, renews, and calls us to live more fully.

A curious dog, a torn ligament, and a quiet Christmas insight. This reflection invites you to consider how God meets us when we wander, calls us when we search, and stays with us always—Emmanuel, God with us.