And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. Revelation 19:8 Drop off new blankets and towels at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, in October, and support the Mission Committee’s fourth annual drive for Welcome Home. The “Fabric …
Newton for Everyone invites community members to “Priced out: The growing challenge of teacher retention and housing costs” on Tuesday, September 30, at 7:00 p.m., at the Scandinavian Living Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) and on Zoom. Find more information and register. How does the lack of affordable housing impact the retention and recruitment …
Read moreAll invited to learn about the impact of housing costs on local teachers
Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. Revelation 7:16 Children and youth at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, made sandwiches during worship on June 29, 2025, and Ms. Wendy Donnell, Director of Christian Education, delivered them to Community Day Center of Waltham the next morning. She also delivered five shopping bags of …
Members of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Mission Committee deliberated in June 2025 to decide which nonprofits to support with their remaining discretionary funds. The committee works to address needs locally, nationally, and internationally according to co-chairs Holly Grieb and Kitty Rieske. They also keep in mind the goals expressed in their mission statement …
The Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, walk on May 4, 2025, to raise funds for Family Promise Metrowest was kicked off with an enthusiatic laughter yoga warmup led by member and yoga teacher Marian Reynolds. Family Promise Metrowest “transforms the lives of families with children who are facing homelessness by mobilizing a diverse community to …
During worship on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the offering at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, will be designated for One Great Hour of Sharing, the United Church of Christ’s annual collection for disaster, refugee, and development ministries.
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) parishioners gathered in the Great Hall for a fundraising lunch sponsored by the Mission Committee. Volunteers served Nicarguan style dishes, and church member Jean Christoffersen and her husband Lou Fiore spoke about their work in San Juan del Sur. In addition, visitors from the Union …
Read moreMission Committee supports Free High School of San Juan del Sur with fundraising lunch
Newton Highlands Congregational Church members and friends gathered at the sparkling Advent Market on Sunday, December 15, 2024, to purchase Christmas gifts, including handmade tags, handknitted scarves, crocheted afghans, and baked goods; assemble health kits for distribution by Church World Service; donate diapers and mittens; and buy animal shares from Heifer International. Proceeds from sales …
Members of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) Mission Committee voted to send $1,000 to Church World Service (CWS) for hurricane relief on October 11, 2024. In the past month, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton caused severe damage in several states. According to its website, CWS “is a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe …
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Donate cookware for Welcome Home, a home goods pantry in West Newton, during October 2024. The Mission Committee of Newton Highlands Congregational Church is running its third annual drive for Welcome Home, a Newton-based nonprofit …