Sally Brickell
In December 2025, Building Manager Yoko Bryden oversaw repairs to an area of the wall near the organ in the sanctuary at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. Painter Peter Glezellis and his partner repaired and repainted the wall by the organ and in the closet next to the choir loft. To prevent future water damage, …
The Reverend Matthew R. Rasure, Ph.D., will preach at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), on Sunday, January 18, 2026. “In the sermon we will consider Psalm 40 and its vision of God standing very near to us and ready to help us,” he stated. “We will also reflect on the challenging quote attributed (in …
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:42 Join the conversation and celebrate Black History Month at a community dinner for adults and children on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. …
Read moreAll invited to third annual soul food dinner on February 6
The choir of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, was featured in a service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the sanctuary. The service was organized and led by Music Director Jan Zimmerman. Several church members read parts of the Christmas story, and the readings were accompanied by slides of sacred art. …
Read moreService of Lessons and Carols brightens Advent season
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20 About 20 members and friends of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, came in from the cold for an evening of dining and …
What I’d really like to give you for Christmas is a star … Brilliance in a package, something you could keep in the pocket of your jeans or in the pocket of your being. Something to take out in times of darkness, something that would never snuff out nor tarnish, something you could hold in …
Read moreChristmas Eve celebrated at afternoon and evening services
December 21, 2025, the fourth Sunday in Advent, included candle lighting by the Bezdek family and a convivial time for fellowship in the parlor at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC.
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, guest speaker Perry Newman, executive director of Konbit Sante, joined the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily for a dialogue about the community health center in Haiti that Newton Highlands Congregational Church has long supported. Ingrid Rudié and Peter Russell also spoke about Konbit Sante. The Montgomery family lit the Advent candles. …
Read moreThird Sunday in Advent includes candles and Konbit Sante
The Ramos family will continue NHCC’s tradition of marking the end of the holiday season with a potluck for church members and friends of all ages at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Newton Highlands. Please bring an appetizer, main course, side dish, or dessert if possible. There will be games/Wii in the …
Celebrate loved ones with beautiful poinsettias that will decorate the chancel at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, during Christmastime. Purchasers may write a dedication when they place their order; dedications submitted by Monday, December 22, at 10:00 a.m., will be included in the Christmas Eve bulletins. Contact us with questions.