All NHCC members are called to a short in-person congregational meeting after worship on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The meeting will include updates on the church budget and membership, and a vote on proposed changes to the church bylaws.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Holly Grieb, co-chair of the Mission Committee, hosted a craft-making session on October 5, 2024, with her husband Michael, to kick off preparations for …
If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea. Mark 9:42 The rite of Communion on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, featured seven languages in addition …
And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food. Genesis 1:21 Dedicated habitat restorer Carol H. shared summer 2024 photos of native plants she is selecting and …
The aim of the whole as of the part is to remove those living in this life from a state of misery and lead them to a state of happiness. Dante Alighieri Dear Friends in Christ, Just over 700 years ago a man invented a language to examine the things that injure us, separate us, strengthen us, …
Welcome! As Jesus’ followers, we present ourselves and open ourselves to God’s presence with us. Come and be present for church school! Together we encounter God’s grace and healing amid all the circumstances of our lives—no matter our age. Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. to learn about God, build community, and serve …
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 …
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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 …