Schubert program to be offered October 26, 5:00 p.m.

All are invited to enjoy compositions by Austrian composer Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828) in the sanctuary of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Musicians Christy Liao, Enoch Hsiao, Zachary Fung, David Carreon, and Max Wang will perform. Donations are welcome, and all proceeds …

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All invited to two Community Connection sessions — October 5 and 19

Please gather for two Community Connection sessions in October 2025 as Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, undergoes a landscape master planning process with landscape architect Karen Sebastian and design builder and restoration contractor David Nauss. The Community Connection effort was launched on Sunday, June 1, 2025, with a conversation about the church entrance. Point people for the …

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Healing balm discussed in weekly worship

Sometimes I feel discouraged and think my work’s in vain,but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. “There Is a Balm in Gilead” In the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, worship service on September 21, 2025, both children and adults discussed the meaning of the hymn “There Is a Balm in Gilead.” The Reverend …

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Mission Committee members and guests in a Zoom meeting

Mission Committee kicks off 2025-26 with planning meeting

Members of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Mission Committee convened on September 17, 2025, on Zoom, to review their budget and begin planning for the new church year. Holly Grieb, co-chair, led the meeting. Other attendees were Rich Bryden, Melissa Dietrich, Marianne Louderback, Peter Moore, Marian Reynolds, Kitty Rieske, co-chair, and Lynn Scheller. The …

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Communion September 7, 2025 Deacons and pastor at communion table in front of sanctuary

Choir, communion are highlights of Re-Covenant Sunday

For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 14:11 The September 7, 2025, service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, opened with the choir’s sprighly rendition of “Sing Out a Joyful Song in Praise” (Dale Wood). Hymns included “I’m Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table” …

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Five worship leaders in sanctuary for All-Newton worship service

Six UCC parishes gather for summer service

More than 90 people from six local United Church of Christ parishes gathered at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), for a shared service and sacred meal on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Rabbi Allison Berry preached a sermon entitled “Running Toward Welcome,” and several pastors helped lead the service. with participation from pastors of Newton’s …

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Lay leader reflects on time in France

“Religious intolerance never ends well.” Joy Huber Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, member and deacon Joy Huber led worship on Sunday, July 20, 2025, with assistance from deacon Tann Scott. Ms. Huber shared some things she learned about history and religion during her recent stay in France. She was particularly struck by the national motto …

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Two female musicians, one holding violin, smiling in sanctuary,

Guest musicians bring passion to June 8 service

The worship service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, was framed by a prelude and postlude played by violinist Natasha Dukach, co-founder and CEO of See Forward Ukraine, Inc. (formerly Cash for Refugees), and pianist Tianhong Yang. The special musical offering was provided in order to express gratitude for the …

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