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Ms. Yoko Bryden, cooking teacher and wife of Rich Bryden, assistant moderator, will join the NHCC staff as building manager in January 2023. She will serve as a liaison with building tenants and will oversee repairs and inspections. The Brydens are raising three sons in Newton.
Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, attended a one-day retreat entitled “Ave Maria! Walking Barefoot with Mary” in December 2022. The program took place at the Rolling Ridge Retreat Center. The Reverend Dr. Stephanie Rutt led the session, which explored Mary’s close relationship with God and featured reflections on Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from …
Dear friends in Christ, The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) was September 27 this year. The Christian New Year (starts the first Sunday of Advent) was November 27. The Romans set the one that starts around now. Haven’t we already said Happy New Year enough? Isn’t God making all things new already? Still, January (named …
Several special guests will lead worship in January 2023, bringing fresh perspectives for the new year. Plan to join us and support these guest speakers and the senior choir!
All are invited to a healing service on December 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., at 848 Beacon Street, Newton Centre.
Vox One, a vocal jazz a capella quintet founded by NHCC alto and deacon Yumiko Matsuoka, released a recording of The Wexford Carol on December 16, 2022. The Wexford Carol performed by Vox One Vox One members began as students at Berklee College of Music in Boston and are now professors. Yumiko teaches ear training …
Read moreYumiko Matsuoka’s a capella group records nativity carol
The Mission Committee brought back the Advent Market on Sunday, December 11, 2022, filling the Great Hall with seasonal items and eager shoppers. The event, chaired by member Holly Grieb, raised $4,500+ for Family Promise Metrowest, Newton Food Pantry, Rosie’s Place, Church World Service, City Mission Boston, Heifer International, and a school in San Juan …
Read moreAdvent Market spreads seasonal sparkle, supports nonprofits
Dedicated techie and attorney Misha Hill has purchased new technology for the sanctuary and moved his operations from center left to back right. He continues to broadcast most Sunday services on YouTube. According to Misha, “The new purchases are the desk itself, carpentry by David Nauss to modify the pew to accommodate it, and wiring …
Read moreTech team adds upgrades, moves to back of sanctuary
Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob…who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever; who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry.” Psalm 146 The Reverend Ken Baily discussed three types of love and the symbolism of the third …
Children and youth added figures to a ceramic crèche and talked about the meaning of Jesus’ birth on Sunday, December 11, 2022. The activity was led by Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education.