Sally Brickell
The choir of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, was featured in a service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the sanctuary. The service was organized and led by Music Director Jan Zimmerman. Several church members read parts of the Christmas story, and the readings were accompanied by slides of sacred art. …
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Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20 About 20 members and friends of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, came in from the cold for an evening of dining and …
What I’d really like to give you for Christmas is a star … Brilliance in a package, something you could keep in the pocket of your jeans or in the pocket of your being. Something to take out in times of darkness, something that would never snuff out nor tarnish, something you could hold in …
Read moreChristmas Eve celebrated at afternoon and evening services
December 21, 2025, the fourth Sunday in Advent, included candle lighting by the Bezdek family and a convivial time for fellowship in the parlor at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC.
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, guest speaker Perry Newman, executive director of Konbit Sante, joined the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily for a dialogue about the community health center in Haiti that Newton Highlands Congregational Church has long supported. Ingrid Rudié and Peter Russell also spoke about Konbit Sante. The Montgomery family lit the Advent candles. …
Read moreThird Sunday in Advent includes candles and Konbit Sante
The Ramos family will continue NHCC’s tradition of marking the end of the holiday season with a potluck for church members and friends of all ages at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Newton Highlands. Please bring an appetizer, main course, side dish, or dessert if possible. There will be games/Wii in the …
Celebrate loved ones with beautiful poinsettias that will decorate the chancel at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, during Christmastime. Purchasers may write a dedication when they place their order; dedications submitted by Monday, December 22, at 10:00 a.m., will be included in the Christmas Eve bulletins. Contact us with questions.
An energetic group of volunteers moved a large metal chair rack from the basement to a closet in the Great Hall of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Volunteers included Peter Boberg, Henry and Rich Bryden, Randy Ellis, and Misha Hill. The move was initated by Yoko Bryden, building manager. She …
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The children and youth of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), made news with their benevolent sandwich making in December 2025. NewTV interviewed Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, and Megan Kolodny, church school teacher, and ran a news segment about the children’s service project. Waltham Times ran an article about the project and mentioned …
On December 7, 2025, the Great Hall at Newton Highlands Congregational Church was the scene of the church’s annual Advent Market, led by Holly Grieb, Kitty Rieske, and other members of the church’s Mission Committee. Shoppers purchased handcrafted Christmas items, including gift tags and cards, candles, crocheted items, and baked goods. The Advent Market raised …
Read moreAnnual Advent Market attracts aficionados of giving for good