Sally Brickell
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 …
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Jeff Kaplan, longtime friend of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, veterinarian, and fan of holiday lights, installed three diverse lighted reindeer on the church lawn on December 6, 2025. Dr. Kaplan braved the cold to complete the installation before the church’s annual Christmas pageant and Advent Market on December 7.
The Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, worship service on Sunday, December 7, 2025, included a sparkling Christmas pageant featuring children and youth. The pageant was organized by Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell with assistance from Kessely Hong, a longtime member of the Christian Education Committee. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily updated and customized the …
Thanks to Yoko Bryden, building manager, the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, closet stage right in the Great Hall has a new metal cabinet. The church has provided the cabinet in December 2025 for tenant Dance Stream Studio so they can keep their supplies organized. The cabinet was paid for from the Buildings and Grounds …
Read moreNew cabinet aims to keep Great Hall closet organized; new tables purchased
Perry B. Newman, executive director of Konbit Sante, will speak at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Konbit Sante is an international nonprofit organization based in Maine that is dedicated to strengthening the health care system and improving health outcomes in northern Haiti. The church has had a friendly connection with …
Read morePerry Newman of Konbit Sante to speak on December 14
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 The Reverend June Cooper led worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She explained that the story of Isaiah (Isaiah 6:1-13) revealed a transformative …
Read moreThe Reverend June Cooper preaches about listening to God
It’s such a sweet commitment from you all, and really warms our spirits here. Devon Franklin, Program Support & Recovery Specialist at Community Day Center of Waltham The young sandwich makers at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), got a shout out from Ms. Devon Franklin, who recently visited with the children of NHCC. In …
Join us on Sundays in December 2025, the season of Advent, for worship; an in-worship pageant and Advent Market on Sunday, December 7; and a service of lessons and carols at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14. Enjoy incredible organ music, special children’s messages, and a chance to reflect and share fellowship. All are welcome!
As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 Children and adults from Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), shopped and cooked over several weeks in November 2025 …
Saints follow God. They are almost always running against the wind, and they have a high likelihood of long-term success. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily During the weekly worship service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on All Saints Day — November 2, 2025 — the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily celebrated saints and spoke about …