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 …
Women play many roles in Christian faith and in our daily lives. They are important teachers, leaders, and servers. To thank the women of NHCC, the Christian Education team and children and youth will host a special fellowship time after worship on Sunday, May 14, 2023. All are welcome!
May 2023 All Sunday mornings are filled with an opportunity for children and youth to interact and learn together in a welcoming environment. This month we will continue serving God by feeding others, appreciating the women we love, and working together so all children know that God has given each one of them different gifts …
April 2023 During Lent, we considered God’s abundant love and steadfast assurance, and how these shape our lives. As we enter Holy Week and encounter the events of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and final days on earth, we call out for God’s abundant mercy and give thanks for God’s faithfulness in our lives. Here is …
The Christian Education team’s spare change fundraiser raised $130 that will be sent to the United Church of Christ’s disaster relief fund to help the thousands of people dealing with the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. Thank you to all who donated!
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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March 2023 Join us on our journey to Easter as we learn how Jesus helps us face our challenges, change our lives, and move forward with faith. Here is our schedule for March 2023.
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 …
February 2023 All God’s people have faith The Bible teaches us about people with faith and talks about the circumstances or decisions that showed their faith. We will talk about the kinds of actions people take in these stories of faith. How would you describe the connection between faith and action? In what ways has …
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 …