Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me. Mark 9:37 “What do we need this fall to be a wise, active church?” Worshipers on Sunday, September 22, 2024, were asked by the Reverend Ken Baily to consider …
At its September 19, 2024, meeting, the Council of Newton Highlands Congregational Church voted to support the building fund for the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center, an initiative of Haitian Americans United, Inc., with a donation of $1,000. During a time of anti-immigrant sentiment, the Reverend Ken Baily proposed a church donation as a show of …
The Reverend Ken Baily was interviewed by the Boston Globe and quoted in a September 17, 2024, article about the recent shooting at protest in Newton. Like other Newton leaders, he expressed worry about community divisions and hope for healing. “One of the blessings of Newton is people talk to each other,” he stated. “There’s …
Read moreBoston Globe covers Israel-Hamas war protests in Newton; Ken Baily interviewed
The worship service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on September 8, 2024, opened with “This is the Day the Lord Has Made,” sung by the returning senior choir. The service also included fan favorite “Morning Has Broken.” In honor of Re-Covenant Sunday, the assembly read a “Litany of Our Covenant” in unison. The Reverend Ken …
All are invited to a screening of “God and Country,” followed by a panel discussion with local clergy, on Sunday, September 29, at 6:30 p.m., at Second Church, UCC, 60 Highland Street, in West Newton. Free pizza will be available at 6:00 p.m. The documentary, directed by Rob Reiner, “looks at the implications of Christian …
Read more“God and Country” screening, discussion, on September 29
For 2023 tax returns (those due on April 17), Massachusetts now allows a tax deduction for charitable donations even if you do not itemize deductions on your federal return. No deduction is allowed for household goods or used clothing, but otherwise the deduction is whatever your federal deduction would have been had you itemized. …
Four new members–Nancy Bauer, Annie Ingram, Christopher “Kippy” Ingram, and Elizabeth “Lizzy” Simpson–joined Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) during the worship service on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Deacon Joy Huber assisted during the service and helped welcome them. The Reverend Ken Baily preached about the transfiguration story. “It includes all signs of God’s kingdom and …
A team of people that includes Ken Baily, Diane Basemera, Sally Brickell, Yoko Bryden, Randy Ellis, Jim Harper, Carol H., Misha Hill, Ann Hulsing, Carol Jensen, Mark Johnson, Michelle Markert, David Nauss, and Lynn Shields is exploring ways to make Newton Highlands Congregational Church even more welcoming. Moderator Sally Brickell presented ideas during fellowship time …
Read moreNHCC seeks ways to make interior and exterior more welcoming
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 Each year on the Communion Sunday closest to All Saints Day, Newton Highlands Congregational Church repeats the names of saints departed since last …
The crowds were astonished at (Jesus’) teaching, for he taught…not as their scribes. Matthew 7:28 Dear Friends in Christ, Several dozen times in the four Gospels the people around Jesus are astonished or surprised by what he said. With good reason: his faith and focus were unique. This inspires the question, has anything about the …