For 2023 tax returns (those due on April 17), Massachusetts now allows a tax deduction for charitable donations even if you do not itemize deductions on your federal return. No deduction is allowed for household goods or used clothing, but otherwise the deduction is whatever your federal deduction would have been had you itemized. …
Four new members–Nancy Bauer, Annie Ingram, Christopher “Kippy” Ingram, and Elizabeth “Lizzy” Simpson–joined Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) during the worship service on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Deacon Joy Huber assisted during the service and helped welcome them. The Reverend Ken Baily preached about the transfiguration story. “It includes all signs of God’s kingdom and …
A team of people that includes Ken Baily, Diane Basemera, Sally Brickell, Yoko Bryden, Randy Ellis, Jim Harper, Carol H., Misha Hill, Ann Hulsing, Carol Jensen, Mark Johnson, Michelle Markert, David Nauss, and Lynn Shields is exploring ways to make Newton Highlands Congregational Church even more welcoming. Moderator Sally Brickell presented ideas during fellowship time …
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The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 Each year on the Communion Sunday closest to All Saints Day, Newton Highlands Congregational Church repeats the names of saints departed since last …
The crowds were astonished at (Jesus’) teaching, for he taught…not as their scribes. Matthew 7:28 Dear Friends in Christ, Several dozen times in the four Gospels the people around Jesus are astonished or surprised by what he said. With good reason: his faith and focus were unique. This inspires the question, has anything about the …
“Our commitment is to build a place where children can bring their whole story.” The Reverend Ken Baily Children and youth began Church School Rally Day (September 17, 2023) in worship and then gathered to make sandwiches for neighbors at Community Day Center of Waltham. In his meditation, the Reverend Ken Baily spoke about the …
We have been busy preparing, and we are excited to welcome all families with children and youth to Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC! Each week, regular participants, newcomers, and guests will be greeted warmly and invited to join our discussions and learn what God expects of us and promises us as Christians. We are looking …
Painters Pride, Inc., a company that specializes in renovating and repainting churches, repaired and repainted windows outside the Newton Highlands Congregational Church Parlor and Great Hall, along with several windows outside the nursery classrooms that are rented by Kids & Co., in late August-early September 2023. They also repainted the windows some other exterior woodwork. …
Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Spots on the ceiling of the narthex, or church entry, and damaged portions of the ceiling on the staircase from the narthex to the balcony, which overlooks the sanctuary, were repaired and repainted in September 2023 by Painters Pride, Inc., at Newton Highlands …
Worship services will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays from July 2 through September 3, 2023. According to Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) custom, non-Communion summer services are typically planned and led by non-clergy members. The 2023 summer schedule is as follows: Worship at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. …
Read moreSummer worship with 9:30 a.m. services starts July 2