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Guest preacher Matthew Rasure will give a talk entitled “Feeding Our Future: Food Security and Community Action in Greater Boston” after worship on Sunday, January 19, 2026, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. In his presentation, the Reverend Rasure, currently director of development for the Allston Brighton Food Pantry, will explore food security in Massachusetts …

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In December 2025, Building Manager Yoko Bryden oversaw repairs to an area near the organ in the sanctuary at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. Painter Peter Glezellis and his partner fixed the wall by the organ and in the closet next to the choir loft. To prevent future water damage, the painters installed plexiglass for …

Read moreWalls repaired and repainted near organ

The Reverend Matthew R. Rasure, Ph.D., will preach at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), on Sunday, January 18, 2026. “In the sermon we will consider Psalm 40 and its vision of God standing very near to us and ready to help us,” he stated. “We will also reflect on the challenging quote attributed (in …

Read moreMatthew Rasure to preach on MLK Sunday

And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:42 Join the conversation and celebrate Black History Month at a community dinner for adults and children on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. …

Read moreAll invited to third annual soul food dinner on February 6

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20 About 20 members and friends of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, came in from the cold for an evening of dining and …

Read moreRamos family hosts convivial annual potluck

What I’d really like to give you for Christmas is a star … Brilliance in a package, something you could keep in the pocket of your jeans or in the pocket of your being. Something to take out in times of darkness, something that would never snuff out nor tarnish, something you could hold in …

Read moreChristmas Eve celebrated at afternoon and evening services

December 21, 2025, the fourth Sunday in Advent, included candle lighting by the Bezdek family and a convivial time for fellowship in the parlor at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC.

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, guest speaker Perry Newman, executive director of Konbit Sante, joined the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily for a dialogue about the community health center in Haiti that Newton Highlands Congregational Church has long supported. Ingrid Rudié and Peter Russell also spoke about Konbit Sante. The Montgomery family lit the Advent candles. …

Read moreThird Sunday in Advent includes candles and Konbit Sante

Celebrate loved ones with beautiful poinsettias that will decorate the chancel at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, during Christmastime.  Purchasers may write a dedication when they place their order; dedications submitted by Monday, December 22, at 10:00 a.m., will be included in the Christmas Eve bulletins.  Contact us with questions.

Jeff Kaplan, longtime friend of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, veterinarian, and fan of holiday lights, installed three diverse lighted reindeer on the church lawn on December 6, 2025. Dr. Kaplan braved the cold to complete the installation before the church’s annual Christmas pageant and Advent Market on December 7.