CE team celebrates wonderful women

The treats were yummy, and we all had a great time! Yumiko Matsuoka Members of the Christian Education Committee hosted a lovely after-worship gathering on Sunday, May 14, 2023, to celebrate the women of Newton Highlands Congregational Church. Early-bird Director of Christian Education Ms. Wendy Donnell arrived at 6:00 a.m. to decorate tables in the …

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jar for collecting coins, plus bags of coins

Children and youth collecting coins for earthquake recovery

The Christian Education team is collecting spare change for our neighbors in Türkiye and Syria. Would you join us as we help our neighbors in need? Please drop coins and dollar bills into the large jar on the cabinet in the front (right) of the church sanctuary, next to the doorway leading to the parlor. …

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Children and youth try foods from Jesus’ time

As part of their study of Jesus’ life, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, children and youth tasted the types of foods Jesus may have eaten. The special meal was prepared by Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell. After a lesson and discussion about customs in Jesus’ time, children and youth gathered in the parlor to …

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Retreat inspires reflection about the Virgin Mary

Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, attended a one-day retreat entitled “Ave Maria! Walking Barefoot with Mary” in December 2022. The program took place at the Rolling Ridge Retreat Center. The Reverend Dr. Stephanie Rutt led the session, which explored Mary’s close relationship with God and featured reflections on Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from …

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