Rudolf survives surgery, promotes peace

NHCC friend and veterinarian Jeff Kaplan conducted illumination surgery on Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer and placed him and a second reindeer on the Lincoln Street lawn of Newton Highlands Congregational Church on December 7, 2023. With help from Moderator Sally Brickell and after several hours in the cold and a trip to the hardware store, …

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First Sunday of Advent includes messages about peace

Worshippers on Sunday, December 3, 2023, were treated to a message about negotiating for lasting peace from Kessely Hong, Newton Highlands Congregational Church member and negotiator and educator at Harvard Kennedy School. The Reverend Ken Baily preached about peace in the Bible (more than 250 mentions) and peace makers. “God says each of us has …

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Advent Market draws in and delights

The Advent Market on Sunday, December 3, 2023, drew visitors of all ages to the Newton Highlands Congregational Church Great Hall for an hour of shopping for good–to support nonprofits Church World Service, Family Promise Metrowest, Heifer International, Newton Food Pantry, and Rosie’s Place–gingerbread house decorating, health kit assembly, and socializing. Volunteer table staffers sold handmade …

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Ken Baily on couch

A message from the pastor

Freedom. Release. Rest. Comfort. Peace. Home. Rejoice. Savior. Recurrent words in Advent hymns Dear Friends in Christ, Everyone loves Christmas Carols — at least almost everyone around church. They have terms like “O come all ye,” and “Joy to the World,” and “Holy Night.” Marvelous terms. Advent hymns involve expectation, preparation, and wonder. And they are filled with terms …

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Diapers-Not-Included Drive takes place in December

Please bring a package of diapers to church this month to help an area family. Since babies don’t come with diapers, the Christian Education Committee and Mission Committee are collecting diapers and baby wipes for Newton Food Pantry in December 2023. The most-requested diaper size is 6, followed by 3, 4, and 5. Thank you for …

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Join the fun, shop for good at Advent Market on December 3

Kick off the Christmas season with a visit to the Mission Committee’s annual Advent Market on Sunday, December 3, 2023, after worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC). The Great Hall will be the scene of a Christmas-themed fair that explains and raises money for many of the nonprofits that NHCC supports, including Family Promise Metrowest, Newton …

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Pie makers crown Thanksgiving dinners

An industrious crowd of youthful pie makers filled the Newton Highlands Congregational Church kitchen with pumpkin spice on Sunday, November 19, 2023, as they prepared 14 pies to accompany Thanksgiving dinners for Newton Food Pantry. The cooking spree was organized by Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell and the Christian Education Committee. Thank you to …

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