Sally Brickell
The Parsonage Sale Committee, recently approved by Council, is working hard to sell the parsonage advantageously and expeditiously. Members Peter Boberg, Sally Brickell, Randy Ellis, Ann Hulsing, and Steve Willner met several times and toured the parsonage in January 2023 to decide how best to proceed. Thank you, devoted volunteers!
Clear out your closets for a good cause! The Mission Committee is running a winter coat drive to support local families affiliated with the Eastern Service Workers Association. Please bring warm coats, gloves, and scarves in pristine condition to Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, between Sunday, January 22, and Sunday, February 12, 2023, …
Support the Eastern Service Workers Association by purchasing locally made, very authentic chicken or veggie tamales. Tamales cost $10/half dozen or $20/dozen. Contact us by Thursday, February 9, to place your order, and be sure to specify the quantity and type(s). Pick up and payment will be at 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, on Sunday, February 12, 2023.
Parishoners were treated to slices of galette des rois, a French almond cake, during fellowship time on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Worship & Spiritual Life Committee member Isabelle Draper hosted this traditional French celebration of Epiphany (January 6), which marks the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Bethlehem. Anneliese Hill, Caleb Hodes, and Lucas …
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Diners gathered at the home of Liz and Fidel Ramos for an evening of shared dishes and conversation on Friday, January 13, 2023. The Ramos family graciously revived an NHCC tradition of gathering at the end of the holiday season. The evening was capped off with the careful deconstruction and tasting of a remarkable gingerbread …
The Ramos family will continue NHCC’s tradition of marking the end of the holiday season with a potluck for church members and friends at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 110 Woodward Street in Newton Highlands. Please bring an appetizer, main course, side dish, or dessert if you are so inclined. The evening …
Read moreNew date: All ages invited to potluck, gingerbread feast on January 13!
Dr. Sarah Coffman, musician and educator, will join the NHCC staff as office administrator in January 2022. She expects to work Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dr. Coffman earned a doctorate of musical arts from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor of music from Lawrence University. She is a soprano choral scholar …
Read moreSarah Coffman to join staff as office administrator
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 …