Timely reflections, which we are wrestling with our church whanau. We are two sermons into this very topic. Here in Aotearoa (New Zealand) there are still those who assume that the church is still the backbone (both morally and culturally) of the communities in which we live. We also share the opportunity that comes from having a few challenges in our path- yet we must find the path that Jesus trod, if we are to truly walk in light, love. We need to shift our gaze to catch the eyes of Jesus in the midst of our community; in returning his loving and healing gaze, we can see our buildings and challenges with fresh and Gospel focused eyes. Nga mihi.