Sally Brickell
Realtor Diane Basemera hosted two open houses the weekend of April 28-29, 2023, at the parsonage at 39 Forest Street, as the marketing and sales effort continues. Ms. Basemera warmed up the open houses with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies; the dough was made by moderator Sally Brickell.
After participating in the Family Promise Metrowest Walk to End Homelessness, members of the confirmation class met with the Reverend Ken Baily on Sunday, April 29, 2023. The class has been meeting occasionally since fall 2023 to learn about religion and participate in mission efforts. They helped roast turkeys in November 2022 and hide eggs …
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Romans 12:12 The worship service on Sunday, April 29, 2023, opened with Sonate for Clarinet and Piano, 1st mvt. (Camille Saint-Saëns), played by Yevgenia Semeina and Susanna Boberg, daughter of Sunwoo Kahng and choir member Peter Boberg. Susanna is a senior at Boston University Academy …
Read moreSunday service features clarinet piece and tribute to Rabbi Harold Kushner
A group of dedicated Newton Highlands Congregational Church walkers of all ages braved a light mist to participate in a local version of the Family Promise Metrowest Walk to End Homelessness on Sunday, April 29, 2023. Several other walkers joined in spirit by circling the Great Hall. The walk was overseen by Ms. Kitty Rieske, …
Read moreNHCC Walkers brave the elements to raise $3300 for Family Promise Metrowest
The NHCC Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 4, 2023, immediately after the worship service in the Great Hall. All NHCC members are asked to attend. Those who do not wish to attend in person will have the option to participate on Zoom. (Join Annual Meeting on Zoom.) Lay leaders, volunteer treasurer Jim …
Ms. Kitty Rieske, Mission Committee chair, encouraged worshippers to join the walk to combat homelessness on Sunday, April 30. Children were invited by Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, to travel on the road to Emmaus during the children’s message on Sunday, April 23, 2023. As described in Luke 24: 13-35, the road was …
The Reverend Ken Baily invited discussion with his message on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He considered how to handle doubts about Jesus’ resurrection and how to proceed after Easter. He asked three questions for congregants to consider. The service also included a children’s message with Director of Christian Education Ms. Wendy Donnell taking the role …
Read moreParticipative sermon contemplates Easter and beyond
NHCC members and friends of all ages are invited to participate in the annual Family Promise Walk to End Homelessness on Sunday, April 30, from 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon. Walkers will start at Newton Highlands Congregational Church (54 Lincoln Street, Newton), ambulate around one block in Newton Highlands, and end at the church. Post-walk refreshments …
Read moreJoin NHCC Walkers on Sunday, April 30; support Family Promise
A large group of young egg hunters gathered by the Newton Highlands Congregational Church steps on Sunday, April 7, 2023, eagerly awaiting the signal from the Reverend Ken Baily that they could begin their search. Six-hundred-plus eggs, stuffed by tireless Christian Education Director Wendy Donnell and placed around the property by members of the confirmation …
Read moreEaster features sunrise service, eager egg hunters, festive music
