Sally Brickell
Moderator Sally Brickell took Flat Jesus to the Mattituck Presbyterian Church, where he enjoyed a contemporary-style worship service in a brightly lit sanctuary, with modern Christian music lyrics projected on screens.
Thanks to the Les and Karen Barnstone, Flat Jesus enjoyed attended a worship service in Vermont on September 3, 2023; the Barnstones were vacationing with former Newton Highlands Congregational Church pastor Jim Antal and his wife, Cindy Shannon.
Painters Pride, Inc., a company that specializes in renovating and repainting churches, repaired and repainted windows outside the Newton Highlands Congregational Church Parlor and Great Hall, along with several windows outside the nursery classrooms that are rented by Kids & Co., in late August-early September 2023. They also repainted the windows some other exterior woodwork. …
Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Spots on the ceiling of the narthex, or church entry, and damaged portions of the ceiling on the staircase from the narthex to the balcony, which overlooks the sanctuary, were repaired and repainted in September 2023 by Painters Pride, Inc., at Newton Highlands …
A multi-year organ restoration project of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) organ resumed in August 2023, providing hope for an enhanced musical future. Because of missing parts, organ repairs begun in 2018 have lagged. “Work was interrupted by COVID in March 2020, and further slowed by supply chain issues and retirements,” stated NHCC choir …
Read moreOrgan repairs resume; will continue through September
This October Newton Highlands Congregational Church will offer a three- or four-week adult education series led by the Reverend Ken Baily to consider a book by Barbara Brown Taylor entitled Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. All are welcome! Although the author is a committed Christian, she explores how our world, our …
Read moreHoly Envy and finding faith: Adult education series begins in October
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Dear friends in Christ, All of us have seasons and liturgical schedules. All of us have habits and commitments and responsibilities — we have dedications and essential deeds all year long. September reminds us of our schedule and purpose …
Thanks to Leilani and and her friend Malaina, Flat Jesus spent part of summer 2023 in the Berkshires, in Western Massachusetts, enjoying a colorful display of flowering annuals.
Birds and bees are welcome to visit Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) and are attracted by native plants selected, planted, and lovingly maintained by long-time member Carol H., member of the Native Plant Trust and Grow Native MA. Ms. H. also serves on Newton Conservators’ Invasive Plant task force. She has been developing the gardens at …
Long-time member and yoga instructor Marian Reynolds spoke about miracles and grace in her meditation on Sunday, August 13, 2023. She expressed gratitude for God’s ways of working in her life. Deacon Ted Palés assisted, and Yevgenia Semeina accompanied the service on the organ and piano. A highlight of the service was several minutes of …