Sally Brickell
On March 11, Reverend Ken Baily sent the following message to the Newton Inter-Faith Clergy Association, where he is co-president: Dear Colleagues, On the morning of March 11th, one year ago, many of us gathered at Temple Shalom to hear details of the coming coronavirus from the Newton Health Department. By that day 30 people …
Read moreReverend Baily’s message to Newton Inter-Faith Clergy Association
Participants in the Lenten conversation about Christians’ history and call with regard to racism enjoyed a discussion with Reverend June Cooper, executive director of City Mission, at their second meeting, on March 7. The discussions are held on Zoom at 4:30 p.m., on Sundays, and new attendees are welcome to join for the last two …
Read moreChristian anti-racism group enjoys visit from Reverend June Cooper
Save half an hour on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. to say hello to NHCC senior staff. March 13 will mark one year since we closed the building, and it is a day to open our hearts to each other. Watch your email for a Zoom link, and join us to share a greeting, say a …
Read moreGreet NHCC staff on Zoom Saturday, March 13, at 11:00 a.m.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NHCC will hold its traditional healing service during Zoom worship on Sunday, …
The re-entry team reconvened on Zoom on February 22, 2021, to discuss plans for NHCC online and NHCC in person. This group continues to monitor community conditions, the guidance of other UCC churches, and the scientific recommendations of the Commonwealth. Given current conditions, NHCC has no plans to fully re-enter the building in the immediate …
“My soul yearns for God, for the living God…” Psalm 42:2 Dear Friends, One of our church leaders told me there is a trend on social media that this year for Lent people are giving up. Not something. Just giving up. I get it. Usually I try to take on something, and I’m doing that again. I’m …
Twenty members and friends took the time to complete NHCC’s recent survey. Thank you to all participants! Respondents’ length of association with NHCC broke down as follows: Fewer than 10 years: 6 people 10-20 years: 5 people 20-plus years: 9 people Eighty percent of respondents indicated they attend Zoom worship services “Almost always.” Ten percent …
Newton will hold a special election on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, to fill two slots on City Council. Different candidates have different views about zoning and development, and these views affect the senior housing project that we have been working on for seven-plus years. Two candidates express support for such projects and two would slow ours down. NHCC …
As part of its mission work, NHCC donated more than $900 to Heifer International this year. Heifer works with farmers in 21 countries to improve their methods and results. The money was raised during the virtual Advent Market. Thank you to all who contributed!
Safely distanced in the NHCC sanctuary at 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, organist Yevgenia Semeina will present three after-worship organ offerings with seasonal music this Lent, on Sunday, February 28, March 14, and March 28. Each will begin at 11:15 a.m. and last for roughly thirty minutes. As during Advent, Ken Baily will provide scripture …
Read moreSunday organ offerings return for Lent beginning February 28