Thanks to church historian Jim Harper for doing careful research and providing this information in honor of NHCC’s 150th anniversary!
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“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…
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Church parsonage’s history recalled as sale proceeds
The Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, parsonage — at 39 Forest Street — has a…
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Church building featured on tour of Newton Highlands
About 30 people joined Historic Newton’s walking tour of Newton Highlands, led by Ms. Clara…
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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 16:24…
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150th anniversary party includes songs, sweets, and special guests
Pop hits from the ’80s brightened the mood on an overcast and windy Sunday as…
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Bill and Helen Lowery, lifelong members, share NHCC memories
As we were putting together these thoughts we realized that we have been part of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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2017-2022: Capital campaign, Covid-19
The Celebrate and Serve Capital Campaign from 2017-2020 raised about $525,000 in pledges to pay…
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1986-2020: New Rep, cell tower leases
Beginning in about 1986, the New Repertory Theatre rented the Parish Hall and staged four…
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1982: 110th anniversary celebrated
NHCC celebrated its 110th anniversary with a fundraising concert on November 21, 1982. A quintet…
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1953-1972: Founders Hall, Weekday Nursery, 100th anniversary
In May of 1953, NHCC dedicated Founders Hall, excavated beneath the sanctuary and finished by…
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1946-1947: office suite, 75th anniversary
The upstairs office suite was built in 1946. Special services on June 15 and June…
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1922-24: 50th anniversary celebrated, organ replaced
NHCC celebrated its 50th anniversary with several services in June 1922. A group of children…
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1906: New meeting house dedicated
The cornerstone of the new meeting house was laid on July 29, 1905. The new…
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1905: Decision to replace first meeting house
In 1905 NHCC decided to replace its first meeting house, a wooden structure, with a…
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1872-1897: Founding, early years
In his King’s Handbook of Newton (1889), M. F. Sweetser describes the site of the Newton Highlands…