Thanks to church historian Jim Harper for doing careful research and providing this information in honor of NHCC’s 150th anniversary!
“Village Clock” at NHCC dates to 1875; last restored (with donations) in 1951
Is it time for the historic “Village Clock” at Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) to…
Church parsonage’s history recalled as sale proceeds
The Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, parsonage — at 39 Forest Street — has a…
Church building featured on tour of Newton Highlands
About 30 people joined Historic Newton’s walking tour of Newton Highlands, led by Ms. Clara…
Mission Committee stalwart Marianne Talis recounts long history of NHCC activism
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! 1 Chronicles…
150th anniversary party includes songs, sweets, and special guests
Pop hits from the ’80s brightened the mood on an overcast and windy Sunday as…
Bill and Helen Lowery, lifelong members, share NHCC memories
As we were putting together these thoughts we realized that we have been part of…
Long-time member Peter Moore recalls growing up at NHCC
During, perhaps, my fifth or sixth grade class, the book we were studying was titled…
Celebrate NHCC’s 150th anniversary on Sunday, October 2
Join friends and neighbors for a celebration of Newton Highlands Congregational Church’s 150th anniversary on…
Historical notes, documents added to website in honor of 150th anniversary
The church website has been updated with carefully compiled information from church historian Jim Harper…
2017-2022: Capital campaign, Covid-19
The Celebrate and Serve Capital Campaign from 2017-2020 raised about $525,000 in pledges to pay…
1986-2020: New Rep, cell tower leases
Beginning in about 1986, the New Repertory Theatre rented the Parish Hall and staged four…
1982: 110th anniversary celebrated
NHCC celebrated its 110th anniversary with a fundraising concert on November 21, 1982. A quintet…
1953-1972: Founders Hall, Weekday Nursery, 100th anniversary
In May of 1953, NHCC dedicated Founders Hall, excavated beneath the sanctuary and finished by…
1946-1947: office suite, 75th anniversary
The upstairs office suite was built in 1946. Special services on June 15 and June…
1922-24: 50th anniversary celebrated, organ replaced
NHCC celebrated its 50th anniversary with several services in June 1922. A group of children…
1906: New meeting house dedicated
The cornerstone of the new meeting house was laid on July 29, 1905. The new…
1905: Decision to replace first meeting house
In 1905 NHCC decided to replace its first meeting house, a wooden structure, with a…
1872-1897: Founding, early years
In his King’s Handbook of Newton (1889), M. F. Sweetser describes the site of the Newton Highlands…