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With organization and oversight from Building Manager Yoko Bryden, Wilcox Carpet Cleaning cleaned all of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church carpets on July 25, 2025. Reports Ms. Bryden, “The stain near the Parlor entrance hallway is gone!” In addition, mason Alan Arduino spent several days patching cracks and holes on the ramp on the Lincoln …
I love it when such acts have a “ripple” effect! Thank you, Wendy, for all you do! Kitty Rieske, co-chair, Mission Committee Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell, who masterminds monthly sandwich making by the children and youth of Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC), recently took the time to explain to Kate Martin of Wellesley …
About a dozen worshipers gathered in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, parlor on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, for a pizza supper, a hymn sung as a round, scripture passages, and a sharing of concerns. Rain caused the informal service to be held indoors. The event was one of three Wednesday services taking place in …
More than 90 people from six local United Church of Christ parishes gathered at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), for a shared service and sacred meal on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Rabbi Allison Berry preached a sermon entitled “Running Toward Welcome,” and several pastors helped lead the service. with participation from pastors of Newton’s …
Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell returned to the U.S. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, after a summer sabbatical in Italy. She plans to share stories and lessons from her travels with young people and adults during the church year.
Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell flew out of Logan on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, and found herself enjoying a cappuccino on Thursday. She is spending part of her summer on a sabbatical in Italy, with plans to visit several sacred venues, including the Vatican in Rome.
“Religious intolerance never ends well.” Joy Huber Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, member and deacon Joy Huber led worship on Sunday, July 20, 2025, with assistance from deacon Tann Scott. Ms. Huber shared some things she learned about history and religion during her recent stay in France. She was particularly struck by the national motto …
The worship service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, was framed by a prelude and postlude played by violinist Natasha Dukach, co-founder and CEO of See Forward Ukraine, Inc. (formerly Cash for Refugees), and pianist Tianhong Yang. The special musical offering was provided in order to express gratitude for the …
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20 Six local United Church of Christ parishes will host an inter-faith worship service, open to all, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., in the air-conditioned sanctuary at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. Rabbi …
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Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. Revelation 7:16 Children and youth at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, made sandwiches during worship on June 29, 2025, and Ms. Wendy Donnell, Director of Christian Education, delivered them to Community Day Center of Waltham the next morning. She also delivered five shopping bags of …