Through your congregation’s generosity, you filled our empty shelves and made a huge, positive difference. Julie Plaut, Executive Director, Welcome Home Volunteers at Welcome Home in West Newton were thrilled to receive 40+ blankets (most new) and eight Target gift cards to be given to families who are struggling financially. The 50 blankets were collected …
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As part of Newton Highlands Congregational Church’s 150th anniversary celebration, we will be donating 50 new or like-new (free of rips or stains) blankets in sizes full, queen, or king to Welcome Home, a home goods pantry in West Newton. Welcome Home provides basic household items along with kindness to area neighbors who need help …
Members of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) Mission Committee voted to send $1,000 to Church World Service (CWS) for hurricane relief on October 11, 2024. In the past month, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton caused severe damage in several states. According to its website, CWS “is a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe …
The Mission Committee brought back the Advent Market on Sunday, December 11, 2022, filling the Great Hall with seasonal items and eager shoppers. The event, chaired by member Holly Grieb, raised $4,500+ for Family Promise Metrowest, Newton Food Pantry, Rosie’s Place, Church World Service, City Mission Boston, Heifer International, and a school in San Juan …
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In honor of Reformation Sunday, worshippers on Sunday, October 30, 2022, were treated to an exploration of the contributions made by 16th century German monk Martin Luther to the development of Protestantism. The Reverend Ken Baily described how the views of Martin Luther and his wife, Katerina von Bora, grew to differ from the teachings …
Read moreReformation Sunday features Martin Luther, blanket blessing
When you turn the corner And run into yourself Then you know that you have turned All the corners that are left Langston Hughes The Reverend Ken Baily and Mission Committee chair Kitty Rieske reminded worshippers that the blanket drive to collect 50 warm blankets for Welcome Home in honor of the church’s 150th anniversary …
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! 1 Chronicles 16:24 Through the Mission Committee, NHCC’s outreach generally takes one of two forms–hands-on (both local and distant) or financial. For a number of years, 10 percent of both NHCC’s church budget and capital campaign funds has gone to mission efforts. …
Read moreMission Committee stalwart Marianne Talis recounts long history of NHCC activism
It doesn’t have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don’t try to make them elaborate, this isn’t a contest, but the doorway into thanks, and a silence in which another voice may speak. …
Read moreSunday service features new interim music director, blanket appeal
Pop hits from the ’80s brightened the mood on an overcast and windy Sunday as members, friends, and neighbors gathered to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Newton Highlands Congregational Church on October 2, 2022. Teen musicians from Parallel Sound Studio, led by Jay Ryan, graciously provided almost two hours of sparkling music. Thanks to Ms. …
Read more150th anniversary party includes songs, sweets, and special guests