Mission

The Mission Committee successfully wrapped up its latest donation drive on March 19, 2023, after collecting more than 100 pairs of socks for Community Day Center of Waltham. Thank you to all organizers and donors!

On the “heels” of their successful coat drive, the Mission Committee is running a sock drive to benefit the Community Day Center of Waltham. Please donate new pairs of socks by Sunday, March 19, 2023. Men’s socks are especially needed! The committee’s goal is to collect 100 pairs of socks. Monetary donations are also welcome …

Read moreMission Committee seeks 100 new pairs of socks

In light of the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria on Monday, February 8, 2023, the Mission Committee is planning donations of $3,000 from the mission budget to both Church World Service and the United Church of Christ. To make a donation for earthquake survivors through the church, enter your desired amount in the box …

Read moreMission Committee responding to needs in Türkiye and Syria

Nonprofits sent letters of thanks for year-end donations from Newton Highlands Congregational Church. The donations were determined by the Mission Committee and given to Church World Service, Family Promise Metrowest, Newton Food Pantry, and Rosie’s Place.

Members of the Mission Committee met on January 29, 2023, to begin planning for the spring. Ten percent of the church’s budget is allocated to mission projects and donations to nonprofits selected by the committee. Current efforts include a tamale sale and a coat drive for the Eastern Service Workers Union. The committee is planning …

Read moreMission Committee makes plans for spring

Clear out your closets for a good cause! The Mission Committee is running a winter coat drive to support local families affiliated with the Eastern Service Workers Association. Please bring warm coats, gloves, and scarves in pristine condition to Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, between Sunday, January 22, and Sunday, February 12, 2023, …

Read moreMission Committee launches coat drive for ESWA

Support the Eastern Service Workers Association by purchasing locally made, very authentic chicken or veggie tamales. Tamales cost $10/half dozen or $20/dozen.  Contact us by Thursday, February 9, to place your order, and be sure to specify the quantity and type(s). Pick up and payment will be at 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

The Mission Committee brought back the Advent Market on Sunday, December 11, 2022, filling the Great Hall with seasonal items and eager shoppers. The event, chaired by member Holly Grieb, raised $4,500+ for Family Promise Metrowest, Newton Food Pantry, Rosie’s Place, Church World Service, City Mission Boston, Heifer International, and a school in San Juan …

Read moreAdvent Market spreads seasonal sparkle, supports nonprofits

Children and adults worked in various configurations over several days to cook, assemble, and distribute Thanksgiving 2022 dinners for 12 famliies under the auspices of the Mission Committee, led by Kitty Rieske; and Newton Food Pantry. NHCC also gave each family a $25 gift card for condiments. Individuals contributed meals from home. Thank you to …

Read moreMany hands make 50 meals

All are invited to an Advent Market on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 11:15 a.m., in the Great Hall. Volunteers needed! Gifts that benefit nonprofits–including Church World Service, Heifer International, and Rosie’s Place–will be for sale, along with holiday cards and tags, crocheted throws, and NHCC note cards. The event will also include a custom-gingerbread-house …

Read moreAdvent Market to be held on December 11