NHCC congregants gather for al fresco coffee hour
Members and friends gathered outside for coffee hour on Sunday, October 3, 2021.
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Guest preacher Holly MillerShank celebrates World Communion Sunday on October 3
Reverend Holly MillerShank joined Reverend Ken Baily and other multilingual NHCC members and friends to celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 3, 2021. Reverend MillerShank most recently served as interim associate conference minister for the Southern New England Conference, covering the Metropolitan Boston and Northeast Associations, United Church of Christ. She is a native of Central Pennsylvania, and she was baptized, …
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Support local families with child-friendly mission activity
Want to help Feed the Hungry–a top NHCC mission priority according to our 2020 survey? Simply assemble a bag of child-friendly foods for Centre Street Food Pantry’s Kids’ Club and drop off the bag. Even young children will enjoy choosing the items. Next drop-off date is Monday, October 25, 2021, 10:00-11:00 a.m., on Furber Lane, around …
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CE moves church nursery to youth room
Under the leadership of Wendy Donnell, director of Christian education, the Christian Education Committee has decided to set up the church nursery in the former youth room. This will keep NHCC from having to share space with tenant Pine Village Preschool, which poses cleaning concerns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new nursery, lovingly set …
Reverend Baily attends Q&A with Senator Warren
Reverend Ken Baily attended an outdoor Q&A with Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren on Saturday, September 25, 2021, in the hope of asking a question about plans for Afghan refugees. Other local speakers included Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, State Representative Ruth Balser, and Congressman Jake Auchincloss. Although the size of the crowd prevented Reverend Baily from asking …
Mission Sunday highlights NHCC in community
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 Mission Committee chair Erica Hodes spoke on Sunday, September 26, 2021 about ways in which NHCC is responding to pressing needs in our local area and …
Children and youth support neighbors on Mission Sunday
Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Isaiah 58:7 The Great Hall was the scene of a industrious assembly line of altruism on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Church school children and youth participated in a mission project led by Wendy Donnell, director of Christian education. Youth made and packaged nourishing …
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NHCC plants attract bees
Member Carol H. has been growing native plants at NHCC for ten-plus years to support native wildlife, including a host of pollinators. Her effort is paying off: She sees many types of pollinators, including a wide assortment of New England’s solitary native bees and (European) hive-based honey bees busily visiting the plants. In early fall, aster …
NHCC welcomes Reverend Holly MillerShank on Sunday, October 3
Reverend Holly MillerShank will join Reverend Ken Baily to celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 3, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members and friends will help lead communion in several languages. Reverend MillerShank most recently served as interim associate conference minister for the Southern New England Conference, covering the Metropolitan Boston and Northeast Associations, United Church …
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Join us for Mission Sunday on September 26
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 How is our Mission Committee responding to pressing needs in our local area, and what plans do we have to remain engaged in our wider world? …