Man’s capacity for justice makes democracy possible; but man’s inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary. Reinhold Niebuhr Dear Friends in Christ, Forgive the non-inclusive language. This was written in 1944. By a good guy, ahead of his time in Christian ethics, but not quite language. And you’ve heard this quote from me before, and of course …
Worshipers rang bells and sang “On This Day, Earth Shall Ring” for the final Sunday service of 2024 at Newton Highlands Congregational Church. The December 29 service included an invitation for congregants to wear pajamas, which several did. The Reverend Ken Baily spoke about questions he is sometimes asked by people who do not identify …
Members of the Building & Grounds Committee hosted fellowship time on December 22, 2024, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church. Children decorated Christmas tree ornaments. The altar was decorated with coloful poinsettias purchased by Melissa Dietrich and arranged by Kessely Hong. Several poinsettias were purchased to celebrate loved ones.
Newton Highlands Congregational Church held two services on December 24, 2024–one at 4:30 p.m. and one at 7:30 p.m. The shorter afternoon service was geared to children and families. At the evening service guest musicians Susanna Boberg (clarinet), Katie Chuang (cello), and Chloe Wang (violin), accompanied by organist Yevgenia Semeina, played Christmas preludes. The evening …
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DISH, a satellite TV provider, brought a crane on Friday, December 17, 2024, to install equipment in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church tower. Assistant Moderator Rich Bryden negotiated a lease with DISH over the past year. Altogether, NHCC has received more than $1.7 million from cell phone companies. About 56 percent of this income has …
Nursery and church school at Newton Highlands Congregational Church will not be in session on Sunday, December 29, 2024. See you on January 5, 2025, for sandwich making and nursery care!
Newton Highlands Congregational Church was recognized as a supporter of Welcome Home, a home goods pantry in Newton, in their December 2024 newsletter. The Mission Committee ran a cookware drive for Welcome Home in October 2024.
About 50 people seeking reconnection with the Advent story enjoyed a service of Lessons and Carols at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on Sunday, December 8, at 3:00 p.m. The service featured the church choir and organist Yevgenia Semeina. It was organized by Music Director Jan Zimmerman; her parents made a guest appearance with the church …
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The Genesis of Jesus Christ Matthew 1:1 & 18 Dear Friends in Christ, What a difference a word makes. In English the word genesis above is translated two other ways: beginning, and, birth. Also good words. But our ancestors and Jesus’ family knew the importance of the word genesis in Greek, and it packs a power: creation, …
All are invited to mark the Advent season at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, with preparations leading up to Christmas. A service of Lessons and Carols will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The following Sunday at 11:15 a.m., the Mission Committee will hold its annual Advent Market, …
Read moreAdvent services, Lessons and Carols, market, planned for December