Guest preachers to kick off 2023
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!
Sally Brickell
Newton churches host healing service December 21, 7:00 p.m.
All are invited to a healing service on December 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., at 848 Beacon Street, Newton Centre.
Yumiko Matsuoka’s a capella group records nativity carol
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 …
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Advent Market spreads seasonal sparkle, supports nonprofits
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 …
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Tech team adds upgrades, moves to back of sanctuary
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 …
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Love takes center stage on third Sunday in Advent
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 …
CE: Children consider Advent through crèche
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.
Reindeer roam on Lincoln Street
I see there is another reindeer. Is this “Bring a Friend to Church Day?” The Reverend Ken Baily Long-time NHCC friend Jeff Kaplan braved the cold for a third year on Sunday, December 11, 2022, to hang outdoor lights near the ramp entrance to the church. He also installed Rudolph, a deer companion, and a …
Hong family members light candles on second Sunday in Advent
The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. Isaiah 11:6 Members Kessely and Gabe Hong lit Advent candles for the Sunday, December 4, 2022, service. The second week of Advent is the …
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Christmas Carol Sing brightens season
Enthusiastic carolers gathered in the sanctuary on Sunday, December 4, 2022, to sing selected Christmas tunes. Thank you to Parker Mace, guitarist and confirmand; Yevgenia Semeina, organist; and Jan Zimmerman, interim music director, for providing musical accompaniment and vocal support! The event included a display of items to be sold or raffled off at the …