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 …
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.
Perry B. Newman, executive director of Konbit Sante, will speak at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Konbit Sante is an international nonprofit organization based in Maine that is dedicated to strengthening the health care system and improving health outcomes in northern Haiti. The church has had a friendly connection with …
Read morePerry Newman of Konbit Sante to speak on December 14
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 The Reverend June Cooper led worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She explained that the story of Isaiah (Isaiah 6:1-13) revealed a transformative …
Read moreThe Reverend June Cooper preaches about listening to God
The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these things do: and the God of peace shall be with you. Paul, in Phil. 4:9 Dear Friends in Christ, None of us have seen Paul, exactly. It is rare to see Jesus, generally. But we have learned and heard about them, and …
Join us on Sundays in December 2025, the season of Advent, for worship; an in-worship pageant and Advent Market on Sunday, December 7; and a service of lessons and carols at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14. Enjoy incredible organ music, special children’s messages, and a chance to reflect and share fellowship. All are welcome!