Christian Education: What do Christian relationships look like?

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 When we care for others and forgive others even when they upset us, we are following Jesus’ loving example. This month we’ll talk about relationships with God, with friends and …

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Blessing of the Backpacks set for September 20

Children are invited to bring their backpacks to Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for a Blessing of the Backpacks at the beginning of the worship service (10:00 a.m.). The Christian Education Committee is also collecting backpacks to fill with school supplies and donate to the Home for Little Wanderers. Please …

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Christian Education: Join us for church school beginning September 20

All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13 We invite all children and youth to the new church school year at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. Come greet the friends you know and make new ones! The Bible calls friends of Jesus disciples. Let’s be disciples …

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Church school break runs July 1 to September 20

On July 1, 2026, the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, church school and child care programs will begin a summer break.  Rejoin us on September 13, when nursery care will be offered during worship for preschool children beginning at 9:50 a.m. The church school program will resume on Sunday, September 20, led by our dedicated teacher, Megan …

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Women of the church are celebrated at spring tea

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26 Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell brought out the fancy china and her decorative shoe collection to adorn tables in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, parlor on Sunday, May 10, 2026. After worship, women and their guests …

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Young people lead worship on Children’s Sunday

And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3 The children and youth of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, led worship on Sunday, May 3, 2026, bringing fresh faces and voices to the pulpit. Youth also assisted by greeting …

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Christian Education: May starts with Children’s Worship and continues with Bible stories

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 Invite your friends to …

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