Sally Brickell

Children’s Sunday at Newton Highlands Congregational Church returned, to the delight of church families, on April 28, 2024. The special service–missing from the church calendar during the Covid-19 pandemic–was planned by Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell with help from church school teacher Megan Dillon and the Christian Education Committee (Jacy Bird, Kessely Hong, Anna …

Read moreChildren and youth lead April 28 worship service with community theme

A new storage box purchased in April 2024 for the Newton Highlands Congregational Church vestibule is concealing a tub of ice melt and reducing the vestibule’s cluttered appearance. The remaining ice melt will be stored in an alternate location until next winter.

As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10 What is stewardship? Stewardship season is the time when Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) establishes its budget for the next fiscal year. Help us continue to be a gathering place that provides opportunities for …

Read moreStewardship 2024: Sacred Spirits, Caring Community

A set of green paraments in the Helix pattern arrived in April 2024 as part of a project to refresh the Newton Highlands Congregational Church sanctuary. Four sets of paraments have been ordered, and this was the second set to arrive. Deacon Yumiko Matsuoka and former deacon Carol Jensen arranged the fabric pieces. The paraments …

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While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me …

Read moreChildren run lemonade stand to raise funds for chosen causes

Tulips and lillies purchased in honor of or in memory of loved ones adorned the Newton Highlands Congregational Church on Sunday, March 31, 2024. The flowers and dedications were organized by Office Manager Judah Coffman, Sally Brickell, Melissa Dietrich, Kessely Hong, and Jim Harper, treasurer.