Sally Brickell
“Jesus went out to a mountain side to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him.” Luke 6:12-13 During the service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Deacon Steve Willner circulated with a microphone to allow worshipers to request prayers. “Prayer changes the …
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 Eighteen members and friends of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, gathered on Monday, October 19, 2026, to see sketches and a schematic design for a landscape master plan. For the fourth Community Connection working session, presenters Karen …
Read moreDesign for landscape master plan revealed at Community Connection session
The Eliot Church of Newton, UCC, at 474 Centre Street, Newton, MA, will present “The Music Lesson, an operetta by Joseph Haydn, on Sunday, October 25, at 3:00 p.m. Enjoy this delightful musical romp during which a simple voice lesson goes completely off the rails. Use promo code “Fig Newton” to get $5 off at …
Read moreEnjoy operetta “The Music Lesson” on October 25 at 3:00 p.m.
In observance of All Saints Day, pianists Enoch Hsiao and Christy Liao will present a free concert at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome! Attendees will be encouraged to make a donation; all proceeds will help pay community health workers at Konbit Sante, a free …
Read moreAll invited to piano concert on November 1 at 5:00 p.m.
“It might be nice to have quotes from Rodney Barker etched in the pavement.” Karen Fitzgerald, Toole Design Community members gathered on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Linda Plaut Arts & Culture Center at Brigham House, to hear the latest plans for improving the Newton Highlands business district. The project goals are as follows: …
Read morePlans for Rodney Barker Square aired at community session
Do you love to sing — or think you might with encouragement? Try your hand at singing choral music! If you don’t have time to sing every week but want to try out the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, choir, join us this fall in the NHCC Community Choir. Please plan to rehearse with the …
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:8-9 …
“This table is for all of us, just like Jesus said.” The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily The communion service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, was enriched with prayers and readings in multiple languages on Sunday, October 4, 2026. In his meditation the Reverend Ken Baily spoke about making communion down-to-earth and inclusive. Speakers around …
And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous act of saints. Revelation 19:8 Drop off new sheets and towels at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, in October, and support the Mission Committee’s fifth annual drive for Welcome Home. The bed and bath drive runs …
Read moreSupport bed and bath drive for Welcome Home this month!
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and ball the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 All NHCC members are called to a short in-person congregational meeting after …
Read moreBack to business: Fall congregational meeting to be held October 18