Mission

“Share and do good, as these sacrifices please God.” Hebrews 13:16 Join the Mission Committee for a special Holiday Helpers Hour on Sunday, December 13, 2026, right after worship! Help out with several family-friendly actitivities, including assembling “mom kits” for the Newton Neighbors spring diaper drive and hygiene kits for Church World Service. Paper and …

Read moreCatch the spirit of the season at NHCC’s Holiday Helpers Hour on December 13

Welcome Home gratefully accepted a batch of sheets and towels collected during Newton Highlands Congregational Church’s fifth annual fall drive, overseen by the Mission Committee, which ran during October 2026. Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell and Senior Pastor Ken Baily helped load the linens into the delivery vehicle, and Vice Moderator Sally Brickell dropped …

Read moreLinen drive wraps up with delivery to Welcome Home

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 Members and friends of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, are being challenged by the Mission Committee to assemble 22 Thanksgiving meal kits for Allston Brighton Food Pantry this month. Kit components are as follows: Please bring your assembled kits to …

Read moreAssemble a meal kit, feed a family: 22 kits by November 22!

And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous act of saints. Revelation 19:8 Drop off new sheets and towels at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, in October, and support the Mission Committee’s fifth annual drive for Welcome Home. The bed and bath drive runs …

Read moreSupport bed and bath drive for Welcome Home this month!

Energetic congregants at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, joined members of the  Mission Committee for a walk in Newton Highlands on Sunday, May 3, 2026, raising $4,216 for Family Promise Metrowest. After the walk, participants gathered in the church parlor for a celebratory pizza snack. Still want to donate? Click here for NHCC Walkers, and then hit the …

Read moreWalkers raise more than $4,000 to help end homelessness

Join members of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Mission Committee for a walk in Newton Highlands on Sunday, May 3, 2026, to raise money for Family Promise Metrowest. Walking together for a good cause is a great activity for individuals and families! Can’t walk? Please support this essential local nonprofit with a donation. Click here for …

Read moreMission Committee invites walkers to support homeless families on May 3

A group of parishioners from Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), gathered on Sunday, March 8, 2026, for a Nicaraguan-style lunch in the Great Hall to raise money for the Free High School of San Juan del Sur. The lunch raised $1,180. The church’s connection to Nicaragua, including fundraisers and youth group trips, dates to …

Read moreMission Committee lunch raises funds for school in Nicaragua

It doesn’t matter how many times life holds you back. Doesn’t matter how many years have passed. Doesn’t matter how many responsibilities you bear. You can always begin again.  Keyling, 2025 graduate of the Free High School Donations from Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), are helping students at the Free High School of San …

Read moreNHCC funds are working magic at Free High School

Join members of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Mission Committee for lunch on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 11:15 a.m., and support the Free High School of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, which is Newton’s Sister City. The lunch is free and donations are welcome! The lunch will be held in the Great Hall at the …

Read moreFundraising lunch to be held March 8; all welcome!

On December 7, 2025, the Great Hall at Newton Highlands Congregational Church was the scene of the church’s annual Advent Market, led by Holly Grieb, Kitty Rieske, and other members of the church’s Mission Committee. Shoppers purchased handcrafted Christmas items, including gift tags and cards, candles, crocheted items, and baked goods. The Advent Market raised …

Read moreAnnual Advent Market attracts aficionados of giving for good