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Mission Committee stalwart Marianne Talis recounts long history of NHCC activism

Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! 1 Chronicles 16:24 Through the Mission Committee, NHCC’s outreach generally takes one of two forms–hands-on (both local and distant) or financial.  For a number of years, 10 percent of both NHCC’s church budget and capital campaign funds has gone to mission efforts. …

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Sunday service features new interim music director, blanket appeal

It doesn’t have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don’t try to make them elaborate, this isn’t a contest, but the doorway into thanks, and a silence in which another voice may speak. …

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CHAPEL Committee makes masks optional

NHCC’s newly-named CHAPEL (Congregational Health and Pandemic/Endemic Living) Committee–formerly the Re-Entry Team–met after a hiatus to affirm its recent decision to make masks optional at NHCC as of October 2, 2022. Per the committee, Covid-19 vaccination continues to be required for NHCC staff. Committee members will keep tabs on local and state health guidelines in …

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150th anniversary party includes songs, sweets, and special guests

Pop hits from the ’80s brightened the mood on an overcast and windy Sunday as members, friends, and neighbors gathered to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Newton Highlands Congregational Church on October 2, 2022. Teen musicians from Parallel Sound Studio, led by Jay Ryan, graciously provided almost two hours of sparkling music. Thanks to Ms. …

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Bill and Helen Lowery, lifelong members, share NHCC memories

As we were putting together these thoughts we realized that we have been part of the church for more than half of the 150 years we are now celebrating! Bill and Helen Lowery Newton Highlands Congregational Church has always been an important part of our lives. Helen has lived in Newton Highlands her entire life …

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Long-time member Peter Moore recalls growing up at NHCC

During, perhaps, my fifth or sixth grade class, the book we were studying was titled I will Build My Church. I remember it because I must have learned much from it. Peter S. Moore My family moved to the Highlands in 1942 when I was two. My parents began attending NHCC shortly thereafter. Rev. Ben …

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Join the Squad and make Sundays smooth

Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 1 Peter 4:10 Looking for a meaningful mission activity that you can complete while you’re at church on Sundays? Support the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee (otherwise known as Deacons) by joining the Sunday Squad. …

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50 blankets in honor of NHCC’s 150th!

As part of Newton Highlands Congregational Church’s 150th anniversary celebration, we will be donating 50 new or like-new (free of rips or stains) blankets in sizes full, queen, or king to Welcome Home, a home goods pantry in West Newton. Welcome Home provides basic household items along with kindness to area neighbors who need help …

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