Events

All NHCC members are called to a short in-person congregational meeting after worship on Sunday, October 19, 2025.  The meeting will include updates on the church budget and membership.

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 …

Read moreAll invited to two Community Connection sessions — October 5 and 19

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 …

Read moreMission Committee kicks off 2025-26 with planning meeting

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” …

Read moreChoir, communion are highlights of Re-Covenant Sunday

You must be born again… John 3:7 Dear Friends in Christ, When Jesus said those words above to Nicodemus, he started out by saying “Do not marvel that I say, you must be born again.” And for two thousand years they have been some of the most powerful, controversial, and meaningful words in our faith. So, …

Read moreA message from the pastor

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 …

Read moreSix UCC parishes gather for summer service

“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 …

Read moreLay leader reflects on time in France

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 …

Read moreGuest musicians bring passion to June 8 service

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20 Six local United Church of Christ parishes will host an inter-faith worship service, open to all, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., in the air-conditioned sanctuary at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands.  Rabbi …

Read moreAll-Newton UCC church service to be held August 3; community invited to worship together