The Newton Highlands Congregational Church sanctuary will be open for quiet prayer and meditation on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pastor Kenneth Baily will be in the sanctuary from 10:00-10:30 a.m. and available at other times. “Our Congregational ancestors came to this land with civic dreams, as well as religious …
Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins! Gather at Newton Highlands Congregational Church from 5:45-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Collect treats and prepare to be spooked with a special selection of ogreish organ music. Family friendly! Covid-safe masks and social distancing required.
A conversation at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC This October through December, NHCC will offer a four-part community conversation with expert speakers encouraging us to think about How we and our parents want to age How to access community resources How to take charge of our end-of-life decisions Too often, end-of-life decisions are made by …
Read moreAging Well with Family and Community series set for fall 2020
Eight people-pet families gathered outdoors on Saturday, October 3, 2020, for a blessing conducted by Reverend Ken Baily. Ken wished each group well and celebrated the human-canine bond.
Members and friends met on Zoom on Sunday, October 4, 2020, to take care of business items that have arisen since the annual meeting in June. Here are the key results, in order of praiseworthiness.
Want to make a personal difference by providing food for hungry people? We need volunteers to collect bread in Newton and deliver it to NHCC or to Pilgrim Church in Dorchester. All you need is a car and a little time! Since 2004, NHCC volunteers have been picking up bread from Whole Foods Market in …
Because worship services are online, NHCC has a new banner–for the time being.
Under the auspices of Centre Street Food Pantry, the Mission Committee is assembling 15-20 bags of after-school treats for children in Newton in October. Contact us if you are interested in helping or donating.
A socially distant outdoor service in memory of long-time NHCC member Helen Hoffman will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., at Cambridge Cemetery, 76 Coolidge Avenue, in Cambridge, MA. Helen died peacefully on September 25, 2020, at the impressive age of 101. She was NHCC’s oldest, most long-term member. We believe …
Read moreService for Helen Hoffman to be held October 2, 2020
The Blessing of our Animals will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. (This was previously scheduled for Sunday.) Please contact us if you would like to participate so we can prepare, pray, and be present to one another safely, out of doors.