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Thanksgiving meals assembled, shared

In an effort organized by the Newton Highlands Congregational Church Mission Committee, Thanksgiving meals were distributed on Monday, November 25, 2024, to about a dozen families identified by Newton Food Pantry. For the fifth consecutive year, the Mission Committee organized meals that included a roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and a meal kit with canned sides, …

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Support Diapers-Not-Included Drive in December

Please bring a package of diapers to church this month to help an area family. Since babies don’t come with diapers, the Christian Education Committee and Mission Committee are collecting diapers and baby wipes for Newton Food Pantry in December 2024. The most-requested diaper size is 6, followed by 3, 4, and 5.  Thank you for supporting …

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Gift giving for good: Advent Market on December 15, 11:15 a.m.

Newton Highlands Congregational Church invites the community to an Advent Market on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 11:15 a.m., at the church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA. Purchase holiday tags and cards, jewelry, baked goods, and other handmade items. Enter a raffle for an incredible hand-decorated gingerbread house. All proceeds will be donated to …

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Church approves updated bylaws

After 13 months of work by a Bylaws Committee appointed by the Newton Highlands Congregational Church Council, members voted unanimously to approve the updated bylaws on November 17, 2024. The vote took place at a brief post-worship congregational meeting in the church sanctuary. Bylaws Committee members were Senior Pastor Ken Baily, Sally Brickell (moderator), Rich …

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Expanded choir in pews

Community Choir lifts voices on November 17

Enthusiastic singers supplemented the choir at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on Sunday, November 17, 2024. About 10 crooners joined the ranks after attending the choir’s Thursday rehearsal. Forming the Community Choir is an effort by Music Director Jan Zimmerman to make the choir more welcoming to parishioners who may not be ready to make a …

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Sunday features Psalms, leaf raking

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,    the world, and all who live in it;for he founded it on the seas    and established it on the waters. Psalm 24 On Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, congregants enjoyed a service featuring several Psalms and a meditation by the Reverend Ken Baily on ways Psalms …

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Post-election service brings together Newtonians

Faith leaders and Newtonians gathered at the Union Church in Waban on Thursday, November 7, 2024, for a post-election service. The service included singing, candle lighting, and remarks by Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and members of the Newton Inter-Faith Leaders Association. It was organized by the Reverend Ken Baily; Yevgenia Semeina provided musical accompaniment on organ …

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