Help Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) donate 50 towels or towel sets for local families! Drop off new or like-new (free of rips or stains) bath towels or towel sets at 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA, to support the Mission Committee’s towel drive for Welcome Home, a home goods pantry in West Newton. Welcome Home provides …
A group of dedicated Newton Highlands Congregational Church walkers of all ages braved a light mist to participate in a local version of the Family Promise Metrowest Walk to End Homelessness on Sunday, April 29, 2023. Several other walkers joined in spirit by circling the Great Hall. The walk was overseen by Ms. Kitty Rieske, …
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NHCC members and friends of all ages are invited to participate in the annual Family Promise Walk to End Homelessness on Sunday, April 30, from 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon. Walkers will start at Newton Highlands Congregational Church (54 Lincoln Street, Newton), ambulate around one block in Newton Highlands, and end at the church. Post-walk refreshments …
Read moreJoin NHCC Walkers on Sunday, April 30; support Family Promise
Mission Committee member Anita Fisher delivered a large basket of new socks from the March 2023 sock drive to Community Day Center of Waltham. In a note of gratitude, Executive Director Carolyn Montalto wrote the following: “A lovely woman from your church stopped by today to drop off a beautiful basket of socks with some …
Read moreSock delivery delights Community Day Center of Waltham
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 …
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 …
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, …