People of Galilee, why do you stand looking to the sky? Jesus) has been raised from death and now goes ahead of you… Dear Friends in Christ, The words above are a combination from Acts 1 and Matthew 28. But the point is the same: God’s Word is always moving ahead of us, to familiar …
The Union Church in Waban (14 Collins Road, Waban) is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with the Red Cross. The need is particularly critical this week as sign-ups have been low throughout the region. Please register to help address the shortage.
The budget meeting at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on May 31, 2026, gave parishioners an opportunity to ask questions about the budget before the church’s annual meeting, scheduled for June 7. A group gathered in the church parlor after worship, and Treasurer Jim Harper provided highlights from the year. He received a round of …
This life is a test. It is only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received better instructions on where to go and what to do. Jack Kornfield Emily Barber, Diane Basemera, and Ryan Montgomery were welcomed into the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, congregation on Sunday, May 31, 2026. …
Several representatives from Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, sat down with Meryl Kessler, director of Newton’s new Arts and Culture Department, and John Rice, chief of Community Services, to talk about plans for the church grounds and how to work collaboratively with the City of Newton as it makes improvements in Newton Highlands over the …
If scripture is true, the way to live and thrive is to speak truth to power. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily The Reverend Ken Baily explained on May 17, 2026, that Ascension Sunday marks the time when Jesus’ mission on Earth was complete. He spoke about how people managed to remain faithful even after Jesus’ …
Come celebrate. Come connect. Come feel the joy! Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and freedom. Join us at the Hyde Community Center in Newton Highlands for the 6th Annual Newton Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 3:00-9:00 p.m. — this is a free, vibrant, high-energy event you don’t want to miss. …
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Join the Reverend June Cooper and the Reverend Dr. Nancy Taylor for a six-day trip to Selma and Montgomery, Alabama, with discussions about U. S. racial history, museum visits, food, music, and conversation. Choose from one of two sessions, as follows: Preparation for the trip will include three 2-hour study sessions six weeks prior to departure. A …
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God is love. 1 John 4:8 Dear Friends in Christ, Years ago at another church an active leader in that parish told me that I was “fundamentalistic.” I think he made up the word. I asked, why did he say so? He replied that I always read scripture in worship and quoted and explained it …
The Annual Meeting of Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, immediately after the worship service in the Great Hall. All NHCC members are asked to attend. Lay leaders, volunteer treasurer Jim Harper, and staff are preparing for the meeting, and a PDF of the annual report will be …