Sally Brickell
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Drivers who attempt to park in the back parking lot at Newton Highlands Congregational Church without authorization are being met with a new sign warning …
A spectacular gingerbread house baked, constructed, and designed by NHCC member Michael Grieb will be featured at the Advent Market on Sunday, December 11, 2022. The house includes battery-powered lighting, clear windows, exterior detailing, and 15 fondant characters. Michael is a creative marketeer who has been building gingerbread houses for about six years. He quickly …
Read moreGingerbread house raffle will be highlight of Advent Market
Come thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free, from our fears and sins release us… Charles Wesley Dear Friends in Christ, Lent and Good Friday make sense to our day and time. Not enough electricity in Kiev. No meat or chocolate quite often. An evil ruler (and in scripture, an evil Governor, too…) …
Children and adults worked in various configurations over several days to cook, assemble, and distribute Thanksgiving 2022 dinners for 12 famliies under the auspices of the Mission Committee, led by Kitty Rieske; and Newton Food Pantry. NHCC also gave each family a $25 gift card for condiments. Individuals contributed meals from home. Thank you to …
At its November 17, 2022, meeting, Council members responded to the Reverend Ken Baily’s invitation to consider the best things happening at NHCC, think about what may no longer be needed, and develop new ideas that will help NHCC increase engagement and build community. The church’s 150th anniversary year is an especially apt time to …
Read moreCouncil brainstorms new ideas and invites collaborators
The true light that gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. John 1:9 Save the dates and plan to join us for services and events during this season of preparation. Highlights include Sunday worship services, a Christmas Carol Sing on December 4, and an Advent Market on December 11.
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 Worshippers on Sunday, November 13, 2022, were asked to consider the value of new ideas. “God keeps telling us to do new things,” stated …
All are invited to an Advent Market on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 11:15 a.m., in the Great Hall. Volunteers needed! Gifts that benefit nonprofits–including Church World Service, Heifer International, and Rosie’s Place–will be for sale, along with holiday cards and tags, crocheted throws, and NHCC note cards. The event will also include a custom-gingerbread-house …
All are invited to enjoy caroling and organ music on Sunday, December 4, 2022, in the church sanctuary. Invite friends and neighbors to this family-friendly event–another highlight of the church’s 150th anniversary year. A selection of items from the upcoming Advent Market will be available for purchase.
Bring hats, gloves, scarves, and socks for the Christmas mitten tree beginning Sunday, November 27, 2022. The tree will be placed in the church parlor, and the accessories collected will be donated before the holidays to an organization selected by the Mission Committee.