Dear Friends, It takes God and Moses twenty-four times longer to explain sabbath than it does to explain murder. Twenty-four times more emphasis to say, “cease… and keep the sabbath holy,” as to say Thou Shalt Not Kill. Shouldn’t stopping, praying, and loving God be simpler than planning a horror? Well, not in ancient days, …
Following faithful guidance and good sense, NHCC will offer two safe worship services on Friday, December 24, 2021, as follows: 4:30 p.m.: At the doors of the church on the lawn: Scripture, carols, and candles in the wind. Remember the story of Jesus’ birth from Luke 2, and pause to praise God. 7:30 p.m.: Online …
Read moreJoin worship on Christmas eve 2021–outdoors at 4:30 p.m., online at 7:30 p.m.
Please join us live outdoors on the steps of the church at 4:30pm or via broadcast at our YouTube channel for our first of two worship services on Christmas Eve. Worship will include singing of these four carols (click into this bulletin for full text):
— O come, all ye faithful
— The First Nowell
— Silent night
— Hark the herald angels sing
The Worship & Spiritual Life Committee and the Reverend Ken Baily have announced plans for Advent and December 2021. All are invited! Eighty percent of people who come to a church for the first time are invited; please ask a friend to join you or offer a ride. Sunday, November 28 (Hope), 10:00 a.m.: First …
Read moreAdvent services and outdoor singing planned for December
Over a decade ago NHCC invited Alex Shea Will to help lead a new worship service: Song, Word and Feast. He did. He played guitar, sang and prayed with us. Folks loved him. The Reverend Will is coming back on Sunday, November 14, 2021, to visit as a preacher because after a vocation that included …
In observance of All Saints Day, violinist Young Shin Choi and pianist Christy Liao will present a concert at Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Through their music they will reflect on the past and present, commemorate those we have lost, strengthen our faith, and establish a sense of …
Read moreMusic for all souls concert to be held November 6, 7:30 p.m.
Where does true thankfulness come from? Do you know what God wants from us all? God wants us to be intentional about our gratitude and thankful for all the blessings we constantly receive (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Here is our schedule for November 2021. November 7: Did you know that for the second year, NHCC has …
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