Sally Brickell
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 …
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Flat Jesus enjoyed colorful vistas during a trip to southwest Utah with the Brickell-Kaplan family in late July/early August 2023. He visited Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, saw the Barbie movie, …
“It’s important for the health of any organization to have diverse voices.” Carol Hausner Long-time member Carol Hausner led worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church for approximately the fifth time on Sunday, July 30, 2023, sharing some of her thoughts about prayer. Ms. Hausner spoke about Stephen Covey’s model distinguishing one’s Circle of Concern from …
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 1 Corinthians 1:10 Five Newton United Church of Christ (UCC) …
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 Flat Jesus marveled at the …
Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell and her daughter, Nursery Care Leader Rachel Donnell, attended a day-long retreat at the Tree of Life Interfaith Temple in Amherst, NH, on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Flat Jesus went along for the ride. The program was offered by the Reverend Dr. Stephanie Rutt. The retreat was billed as a …
Trust that God is best able to distinguish wheat from weeds. Jan Zimmerman Music Director Jan Zimmerman discussed how the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:24-30) indicates that God is best suited to judge who is or is not a member of God’s kingdom. In her sermon, she explored how sacred music has expanded and …
Members of the Parsonage Sale Committee capped off their efforts with a festive dinner at Fuji in Newtonville on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Sally Brickell, Randy Ellis, Jim Harper, and Ann Hulsing were treated to sushi and other delights courtesy of realtor Diane Basemera. Peter Boberg and Steve Willner were thanked in absentia.
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. …