Sally Brickell, Author at NHCC

Join NHCC and Historic Newton for walking tour of Newton Highlands on Saturday, October 15

May 26, 2023August 30, 2022 by Sally Brickell

How did Newton Highlands grow from a rural crossroads at Centre Street and Route 9 into the vibrant village that we know today? Celebrate NHCC’s 150th anniversary with a walking tour of Newton Highlands led by Historic Newton on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. This tour will take you past key landmarks from the …

Plans for fall taking shape

September 9, 2022August 30, 2022 by Sally Brickell

Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love him and keep His commandments Deuteronomy 7:9 As the summer season draws to a close, Worship & Spiritual Life members are working with the Reverend Ken Baily …

Have friends who need jobs?

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 by Sally Brickell

Do you know someone interested in joining the ministry at NHCC? Our church has two part-time openings, as follows: Office Administrator—20 hours per week with the usual abilities and demands. Music Director—10 hours per week (and we see this person most as our Choir Director). See details. Please spread the word! We frequently find great candidates through our own members and …

Lay leaders brighten summer service

August 14, 2022August 14, 2022 by Sally Brickell

Worshippers on Sunday, August 14, 2022, were treated to a service lead by Melissa Dietrich, a member of the Worship and Spritual Life Committee, and Anna McMahan, a member of the Christian Education Committee. In her meditation, Anna talked about the challenging messages presented by the day’s two readings (Hebrews 11:29-12:2 and Luke 12:49-56). Having …

Four churches, UCC represented at August 7 service

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by Sally Brickell

Good Jesus, long ago you said, each time you gather to be fed, I’ll make you brave by sharing bread and resurrect you from the dead. We trust your promise to be near, at every Feast of love appear to eat and drink away our fear, and give us grace to persevere. The Reverend Dr. …

Church work continues in summer 2022

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by Sally Brickell

This summer our deacons have been active with follow-up to our Annual Meeting, preparation for an interim Music Director search and, of course, organizing worship—including a special service on Sunday, August 7. Buildings & Grounds, which shares oversight of a church administrator with the pastor, is organizing a new job description. The Mission Committee has a new chair, Kitty Rieske. …

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Join us Sunday, August 7: One God, four churches, five clergy

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by Sally Brickell

This Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., join neighbors from Newton and beyond as UCC clergy and churches gather for communion in our sanctuary. Pastors Wayne Earl from Second Church; Cheryl Kerr from United Parish, Auburndale; Wendy Vander Hart from Union Church, Waban; and our own Ken Baily have organized a special August Lord’s Supper. But there’s more: The …

Goals being set for 150th anniversary

September 9, 2022July 22, 2022 by Sally Brickell

Additional plans for continuing the celebration of NHCC’s 150th anniversary in the fall of 2022 are taking shape. The activities will be designed to honor the church’s history and engage members in considering its future.

Support for Ukraine garners gratitude

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 by Sally Brickell

NHCC’s $1,000 donation in June 2022 to UCC Disaster Ministries was acknowledged with a note from the United Church of Christ. The donation was made through the Mission Committee, and the money will be used for disaster relief in Ukraine.

Summer worship services feature fresh faces

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 by Sally Brickell

Members Bill Cordts and Erica Hodes led the first two worship services of the summer 2022 season. Ms. Hodes spoke on Sunday, July 10, about the juxtaposition of rage and hope, encouraging listeners to turn hope from a feeling into an action that will serve others and bring about change.