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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All-Newton worship service with various clergy gathered in sanctuary

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

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 …

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The Reverend Rick Chrisman, minister, in front of sanctuary, standing at communion table

Guest preacher Rick Chrisman shares “daydream” with unifying themes

He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 In his meditation at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, July 6, 2025, the Reverend Rick Chrisman opened with a “daydream” about a minister, a priest, and a rabbi …

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Faith, friendship, food: Three Wednesday evening services planned in August

Come to Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, for Wednesday Worship on the church lawn from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on August 13, 20, and 27, 2025, and enjoy a light meal, conversation, and a time of prayer and devotion. On August 27, worship and music will be led by special guests Dr. Stephen Marini and Norumbega Harmony. …

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June 1: Members and friends invited to take fresh look at church grounds

Join us after worship on Sunday, June 1, 2025, for a brief, interesting introduction to the landscape master planning process for Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. All are welcome! Meet landscape architect Karen Sebastian and hear about her work creating a patio and a memorial garden with contractor David Nauss at First Parish of Watertown.

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Toussaint L’Ouverture Cultural Center opens

As reported by WGBH News, the Toussaint L’Ouverture Cultural Center opened on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, a year after the groundbreaking ceremony. Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, supported the building project with a $1,000 donation late in 2024 using funds earmarked by the church for values-based capital projects at other institutions. The church received a …

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