As a new school year begins, we gather to celebrate the joy of learning and the love that sustains us on life’s journeys. In our annual Backpack Blessing, we honor students, teachers, and lifelong learners of all ages—sending them forth with encouragement, curiosity, and the support of their community. Together, we will reflect on how our hearts and minds are always growing, and how the simple act of blessing can help carry us through challenges and discoveries alike.