Sally Brickell
In order to accommodate short-term renters for events like concerts and community gatherings, Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, is seeking church members ages 16 and up to help with building tasks for events. There are many small tasks behind the scenes that make these events successful. We’d like to create a pool of helpers so …
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On Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 4:30–6:30 p.m., Kaleidoscope Arts will present Evocative Journeys Through Voice & Piano, featuring Ilya Silchukou and Victoria Schwartzman, in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, sanctuary. “This beautiful program explores music from Beethoven to Rachmaninov and promises an inspiring afternoon of artistry and expression,” stated Ms. Schwartzman. “We encourage you to …
Read moreNHCC congregants will receive complimentary tickets to March 22 concert in sanctuary
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:16-17 March …
Read moreSecond Sunday in Lent features healing circles, curious confirmands, and patient parents
A small group of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, members and friends convened on Zoom on Sunday, February 22, 2026, to talk about For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional. This was the first session in a four-week Lenten book study being led by the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily.
The schedule for the six weeks of Lent at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, in February and March 2026 includes a service of healing, confirmation classes, and an evening book study group on Zoom. All are welcome!
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him …
Return to the Lord, your God, for God is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and relents from punishing. Joel 2:13 Worshipers from several UCC churches gathered at The Second Church in Newton for a community Ash Wednesday service on February 18, 2026. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily from Newton …
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There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1 The Reverend Dr. Patty Kogut, former associate pastor of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), is retiring, and her ministry will be celebrated on Sunday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m., at Second Congregational Church, UCC, 50 Park Street, …
Read moreThe Reverend Dr. Patty Kogut’s retirement celebration will take place on March 8
It doesn’t matter how many times life holds you back. Doesn’t matter how many years have passed. Doesn’t matter how many responsibilities you bear. You can always begin again. Keyling, 2025 graduate of the Free High School Donations from Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), are helping students at the Free High School of San …
All are invited to Second Church, UCC, 60 Highland Street, West Newton, for a brief city-wide Ash Wednesday worship service on February 18 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for this important start to our Lenten season.