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The Reverend June Cooper preaches about listening to God

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 The Reverend June Cooper led worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She explained that the story of Isaiah (Isaiah 6:1-13) revealed a transformative …

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Waltham nonprofit sends thanks to sandwich makers

It’s such a sweet commitment from you all, and really warms our spirits here.  Devon Franklin, Program Support & Recovery Specialist at Community Day Center of Waltham The young sandwich makers at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), got a shout out from Ms. Devon Franklin, who recently visited with the children of NHCC. In …

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December plans include candle lighting, Advent Market, service of lessons and carols

Join us on Sundays in December 2025, the season of Advent, for worship; an in-worship pageant and Advent Market on Sunday, December 7; and a service of lessons and carols at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14. Enjoy incredible organ music, special children’s messages, and a chance to reflect and share fellowship. All are welcome!

Helpers of all ages provide meals and hope

As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 Children and adults from Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), shopped and cooked over several weeks in November 2025 …

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Can you help? Turkey, mashed potatoes are on the menu

For its annual Thanksgiving effort, the Mission Committee of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), plans to provide turkey and mashed potatoes to Allston-Brighton Food Pantry in Brighton. Volunteer chefs are needed to cook at home and bring food to the NHCC kitchen on Sunday, November 23. The Allston Brighton Food Pantry is a strategic …

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Linens delivered to Welcome Home as blanket-and-towel drive wraps up

Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. Romans 15:2 The Mission Committee of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, wrapped up its fourth annual drive for Welcome Home, a home goods pantry in West Newton, with a delivery of linens and a check for $492 on November 5, 2025. …

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