Universities and some corporations get the idea of a sabbatical from scripture, mostly Deuteronomy, as well as Genesis, where God rests on the seventh day of creation. Most UCC churches provide a sabbatical for their staff: some every five years and some every seven. These range from one to six months, depending on the parish …
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Pianist Enoch Hsiang, cellist Katie Chuang, and guest organist/pianist Christy Liao brought special music to the third Sunday in Advent at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on December 15, 2024. The Hill-Wallace family lighted the Advent candles, Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell provided a message for children, and the Reverend Ken Baily spoke about the …
Friend of Newton Highlands Congregational Church Jeff Kaplan braved the cold on Sunday, December 15, 2024, to install two lighted reindeer on the Lincoln Street side of the church. He was minimally assisted by Moderator Sally Brickell.
Attendees at the Lessons and Carols service on December 8 at Newton Highlands Congregational Church viewed an enticing preview of items to be sold at the Mission Committee’s Advent Market at 11:15 a.m. on December 15. Purchase holiday tags and cards, jewelry, baked goods, and other handmade items on December 15. Enter a raffle for …
Following a recent donation of $1,000 to the building fund for the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center, Newton Highlands Congregational Church received a letter of thanks in December 2024. Wrote Marvin D. Mathelier of the center’s Executive Committee, “Your donation enables us to protect and preserve our rich cultural heritage, ensuring that Haiti’s extraordinary history, resilience, …
For decades NHCC has enjoyed a pageant sometime during Advent, traditionally in the afternoon. Our Star Pageant has been a mixture of scripture, stories, poetry, and carols, where the children lead and the assembly sings along. And then we share cookies in the Parlor! For the past two years (2023 and 2024) we’ve moved the …
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Celebrate loved ones with beautiful poinsettias that will decorate the chancel at Newton Highlands Congregational Church during Christmastime. Purchasers may write a dedication when they order flowers; dedications submitted by Thursday, December 19, will be included in the Christmas eve bulletins.
Enjoy seasonal classical music with mezzo-soprano Maya Lahyani and pianist Victoria Schwartzman on Sunday, December 15, at 4:30 p.m., at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA. Purchase tickets.
The Ramos family will continue NHCC’s tradition of marking the end of the holiday season with a potluck for church members and friends of all ages at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, in Newton Highlands. Please bring an appetizer, main course, side dish, or dessert if possible. There will be games/Wii in the …
After several attempts, Misha Hill, chair of the Buildings & Grounds Committee, installed a screen for announcements outside the Newton Highlands Congregational Church office. Its debut appearance was on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The screen currently exhibits the home page of the church website, and Mr. Hill plans to arrange for rotating church announcements. The …