Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell took a day trip to Amherst, MA, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, to attend worship and coffee hour at South Church Amherst, where the Reverend Susan Cartmell is pastor. She also enjoyed lunch on a working farm. Stated Ms. Donnell, “It was a feel-good …
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7 We are excited to welcome families with children of all ages to Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. We look forward to renewing our class covenant and continuing to grow our church school community. Everyone is welcome here! …
Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell returned to the U.S. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, after a summer sabbatical in Italy. She plans to share stories and lessons from her travels with young people and adults during the church year.
Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell flew out of Logan on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, and found herself enjoying a cappuccino on Thursday. She is spending part of her summer on a sabbatical in Italy, with plans to visit several sacred venues, including the Vatican in Rome.
Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), programs for children and youth will be on a summer break from Sunday, July 6, through Sunday, September 7. Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell will be out of the office in July and August, and she will not be checking email. She will spend part of her time …
He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.” Luke 3:11 At Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell expressed gratitude for her Christian Education Committee’s collaboration with the church’s Mission Committee. In a letter to the Mission …
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Jesus came to show God’s love by healing the sick, feeding the hungry, preaching, and teaching. During Lent we learn that Jesus put God’s love into action despite the challenges in his own life. How do you put God’s love into action? Join us this month to connect, serve others, distribute palms, and enjoy all …
The young people of Newton Highlands Congregational Church led worship on Sunday, March 9, 2025, under the guidance of church school teacher Megan Dillon and Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell. Participants from toddlers to teens contributed to the service. Over several months, children and youth had spent time during church school selecting a Biblical …
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Come join us on March 9 to hear what our children and youth have learned in church school! They will share their personal experiences of Jesus in all aspects of their lives. Children will teach us how to live out the values of Jesus by serving others willingly, loving others selflessly, and praying often.
Congregants and coffee drinkers sang “Happy Birthday” to Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell during fellowship time on Sunday, February 2, 2025, accompanied on the piano in a spirited fashion by Music Director Jan Zimmerman.