VIEW FROM THE HEIGHTS September 2026 “Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” Jeremiah 29: 7 NRSV Greetings! Community has been on my mind! This church, this locale, and the ethical remit: the shared responsibility for wellbeing in our own neighbourhoods. Our church celebrates its 110th anniversary this month, so CBC has been the focus of my attention. Joined by our...

VIEW FROM THE HEIGHTS Summer 2026 “This is a large work I’ve called you into, but don’t be overwhelmed by it. It’s best to start small. Give a cool cup of water to someone who is thirsty, for instance.” Matthew 10: 42 TMSG Greetings! And Happy Summer! This is an intense summer! Joy-filled celebrations of America’s 250th (congratulations, USA!); football fever worldwide (well done, all players); and extreme heat in much of the Northern Hemisphere (must try harder, people!) ...

VIEW FROM THE HEIGHTS June 2026 Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear. Let our gardener, God, landscape you with the Word, making a salvation-garden of your life. James 1: 19, 21 The Message Greetings! Yesterday, we celebrated Pentecost. The high point of our service was Thomas, Grace, and Mrs Momah singing “Washed in the Blood” – in English and Igbo. It was brilliant! The blending of languages and the bonding of...