 As sure as the spring will come, As certain as the dawn will break, That confidence is Easter's gift. We believe in the sure and certain hope of the Resurrection, But it's a faith that can be sorely tested In the pain and the depths of our good Friday. Will the fighting in South Sudan end? Will the climate heal? Will extrajudicial killing in the Philippines stop? Will Indigenous women be safe? Will land be preserved for future generations? There's nothing certain about any of that. Alone, it's hard to hold onto that Easter certainty of peace, justice, and restoration. The certainty of transformation. That's why we need companions. In May, we're going to gather women together in New York. Indigenous women from Canada, from the Philippines and Guatemala. Each one is an incredible activist. We're bringing them together at the United Nations because we know that they'll find in each other greater courage and persistence to stay the course. Sure and certain determination for human rights in their country. And we know that we too will be re-inspired. That they will keep a light in us that Easter hope that the integrity of creation, that the dignity of every person can be preserved. We believe that God calls us to testify to Easter hope and to collaborate with the resurrected Christ to bring forth new life for all God's people. It's a daunting invitation, but one made easier with companions. This Easter, consider joining Kairos and bringing your hope together with ours. Become a companion or become a Kairos community. Invite others to join this growing ecumenical movement. We need each other if we're gonna change the world. For everything that you do in Easter hope, thank you. And Easter blessings from all of us here at Kairos.