All NHCC members are called to a short congregational meeting after worship on Sunday, October 17, 2021. This meeting will be live and in person as well as on Zoom (not YouTube). The meeting will include updates on Covid care, staff conditions, and a proposal about renovating or perhaps releasing the parsonage. The October meeting is usually under …
My wish and hope for you this summer is that you will take time to rest and renew with family, friends, nature, or whatever feels right to you and your family. Much of our life and ministry happened virtually over the last year, and while this was an important way to stay connected during the …
A sower went to sow some seeds Luke 8:5 NHCC’s annual stewardship campaign, “Sowing Seeds of Hope,” is underway and we invite members and friends to participate as generously as possible so we can keep our church strong and share with our neighbors. NHCC has sent two mailings with information about the campaign, and the …
Read morePledge for NHCC’s stewardship campaign before Annual Meeting
On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 Church staff, committee chairs, and other church leaders have labored to summarize their many activities from the past year in written form. Thanks to the publishing efforts of Sarah Eberly, office administrator, the Annual Report …
Read moreHot off the presses: Annual Report 2020-21, treasurer’s reports
The NHCC Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 6, 2021, immediately after the worship service. All NHCC members and friends are invited! Lay leaders, volunteer treasurer Jim Harper, and staff have been begun preparing for the meeting, and a PDF of the annual report will be available beforehand. Please note the following dates: …
Read moreMembers called to Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 6; informational meeting set for May 30
The Christian anti-racism group will meet again on Zoom on Sunday, May 16, at 4:30 p.m. Contact us for a link to this meeting. At the group’s April meeting, two guest speakers from Engine 6 joined the Zoom to talk about housing advocacy in Newton. In addition, Zachary Hamilton spoke briefly about racial issues in …
Firearms are complicated. Farmers, soldiers and many others need them. They are legal. But having them in the home increases danger to the owners: It doesn’t decrease it. Both NHCC properties are Weapon Free Zones, by a 2012 vote of our parish. Some members wish to bring this voice to our City, too, and if you are among them there is …
Reverend Ken Baily and Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell are in the process of getting vaccinated against Covid-19. They invite others in the NHCC community to join them in taking this step, per public health guidelines. For more information on the COVID vaccine, go to CDC.gov. Track your health after you get vaccinated by …
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 Members and friends gathered outdoors and on Zoom on Sunday, April 4, 2021, to connect and celebrate …
The Christian anti-racism group that met for four Sundays during Lent plans to continue meeting once a month with rotating leadership. The group will explore taking action in conjunction with local community groups, area churches, and the City of Newton. New members are welcome! The next Zoom meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 18, 2021, …
Read moreChristian anti-racism group shares resources, plans meeting on April 18, at 4:30 p.m.