Bylaws Q&A set for October 6 after worship

Plan to stay for a few minutes after worship on Sunday, October 6, 2024, to get answers to your questions about proposed changes to the Newton Highlands Congregational Church bylaws. A committee appointed by Council has been working on updates to the bylaws since October 2023. The proposed changes will be available for review in …

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New church photo directory published

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 A year after many of the photos were taken, Newton Highlands Congregational Church is celebrating the long-awaited publication of its updated photo directory. Directories will be available at the church on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The directory reflects the work …

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Back-to-school supply drive sets up class for success

The Mission Committee of Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) wrapped up a successful collection drive for school supplies on September 15, 2024. The drive was the brainchild of Tann Scott, who proposed it to the Mission Committee. The supplies will be used 6th grade classroom at Dever Elementary School; the teacher is a friend of NHCC. …

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NHCC sponsors planned Haitian cultural center

At its September 19, 2024, meeting, the Council of Newton Highlands Congregational Church voted to support the building fund for the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center, an initiative of Haitian Americans United, Inc., with a donation of $1,000. During a time of anti-immigrant sentiment, the Reverend Ken Baily proposed a church donation as a show of …

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All invited to craft-making session for Advent Market on Saturday, October 5

Join other creative types on Saturday, October 5, 2024, to make crafts for the Newton Highlands Congregational Church Advent Market (December 15, 2024)! Preparations for the Advent Market are kicking off with a series of craft-making sessions. All are welcome for crafting and conversation. The upcoming dates are as follows: Help us stamp wrapping paper …

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Choir plans three open rehearsals, services, for fall

They shall sing of the ways of the Lord! Psalm 138:5 Music Director Jan Zimmerman invites all who love to sing to join the Senior Choir at Newton Highlands Congregational Church for rehearsals and services on one, two, or three dates in fall 2024. The Community Choir sessions will be as follows: Session 1 Session …

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Boston Globe covers Israel-Hamas war protests in Newton; Ken Baily interviewed

The Reverend Ken Baily was interviewed by the Boston Globe and quoted in a September 17, 2024, article about the recent shooting at protest in Newton. Like other Newton leaders, he expressed worry about community divisions and hope for healing. “One of the blessings of Newton is people talk to each other,” he stated. “There’s …

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Neighbors in Need offering scheduled for October 6

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galations 6:2 On October 6, 2024, World Communion Sunday, worshipers at Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) will support Neighbors in Need, a special offering of the United Church of Christ. Neighbors in Need focuses on ministries in the United States. …

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Updates to Downstairs Meeting Room planned

In order to accommodate one of its tenants, Newton Highlands Congregational Church is updating its Downstairs Meeting Room (sometimes called the Youth Room). The room will be used for a food-serving program. In an unfortunate turn of events, the Downstairs Meeting Room recently sustained serious water damage caused by an incorrect setting in the HVAC …

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