It doesn’t have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don’t try to make them elaborate, this isn’t a contest, but the doorway into thanks, and a silence in which another voice may speak. …
Read moreSunday service features new interim music director, blanket appeal
Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt, but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5 Dear Friends in Christ, October is a wonder-ful month. Of course it includes my birthday. And it celebrates our 150th birthday at NHCC. Yom Kippur is upon …
Join members of the Parsonage Disposition Committee for an information session after worship on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in the church parlor. For those who will not be in the building, join on Zoom. Report Parsonage Disposition CommitteeAugust 31, 2022 Overview History: 101 years ago a devoted deacon bequeathed his double-sized property on Forest Street …
Read moreInformational meeting about parsonage to be held September 25
The NHCC fall congregational meeting will take place on Sunday, October 23, 2022, in the church parlor immediately after the worship service. All NHCC members are asked to attend. Those who do not wish to attend in person will have the option to participate on Zoom. Join meeting on Zoom. Lay leaders, volunteer treasurer Jim Harper, …
Read moreMembers called to fall congregational meeting on Sunday, October 23
Thank you to all the lay leaders who led worship this summer! They were Isabelle Draper, Erica Foss Hodes, Joy Huber, Anna McMahan, Marian Reynolds, and Jeff Small. The church was also blessed by the leadership of member and licensed minister Bill Cordts, and former member the Reverend Dr. Mary Luti. Special thanks also to …
Join friends and neighbors for a celebration of Newton Highlands Congregational Church’s 150th anniversary on Sunday, October 2, at 11:30 a.m. at 54 Lincoln Street in Newton Highlands, MA. Enjoy music, ice cream, crafts, and a photo booth. All are welcome! Goals for the 150th-year events are as follows: Appreciate and celebrate the history of …
Read moreCelebrate NHCC’s 150th anniversary on Sunday, October 2
How did Newton Highlands grow from a rural crossroads at Centre Street and Route 9 into the vibrant village that we know today? Celebrate NHCC’s 150th anniversary with a walking tour of Newton Highlands led by Historic Newton on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. This tour will take you past key landmarks from the …
Read moreJoin NHCC and Historic Newton for walking tour of Newton Highlands on Saturday, October 15
Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love him and keep His commandments Deuteronomy 7:9 As the summer season draws to a close, Worship & Spiritual Life members are working with the Reverend Ken Baily …
Do you know someone interested in joining the ministry at NHCC? Our church has two part-time openings, as follows: Office Administrator—20 hours per week with the usual abilities and demands. Music Director—10 hours per week (and we see this person most as our Choir Director). See details. Please spread the word! We frequently find great candidates through our own members and …
This Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., join neighbors from Newton and beyond as UCC clergy and churches gather for communion in our sanctuary. Pastors Wayne Earl from Second Church; Cheryl Kerr from United Parish, Auburndale; Wendy Vander Hart from Union Church, Waban; and our own Ken Baily have organized a special August Lord’s Supper. But there’s more: The …
Read moreJoin us Sunday, August 7: One God, four churches, five clergy