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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 …

Read moreOctober 2026: Join a pilgrimage to Alabama led by the Reverend June Cooper

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 …

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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 …

Read moreMembers called to Annual Meeting on June 7

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 23:76 In his meditation on Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Reverend Ken Baily spoke about differences in how various Christian demoninations hear the word of God. “We believe that we hear the Holy Spirit whe …

Read moreWhere do we hear God’s word?

Jesus said, “Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” John 20:29 Congregants gathered at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, April 12, 2026, to continue exploring the message of Easter. The service opened with the choir singing “I Come to the Garden Alone.” …

Read moreEaster explored in April service

At their meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026, members of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Council voted to approve the recommendation of the Building and Grounds Committee to have a property survey done for the Community Connection project. The goal of the Community Connection project is to develop a master plan for the church …

Read moreCouncil approves property survey for Community Connection project

Lilies purchased in honor of or in memory of loved ones adorned the Newton Highlands Congregational Church altar on Sunday, April 5, 2026.  The flowers were arranged by Deacons Joy Huber and Tann Scott.

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:6 The April 5, 2026, Easter celebrations at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, began with a 6:15 a.m. service overlooking Crystal Lake and led by the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily for about a dozen parishioners. …

Read moreMisty weather doesn’t dampen Easter Sunday traditions

I’ve come to view Jesus the way I’ve come to view Elvis. I love the guy, but some of his fan clubs terrify me. John Fugelsang Dear Friends in Christ, If you read this before Good Friday, forgive me my quoted levity. Our Tenebrae worship with Taizé chants has sufficient gravity and darkness, as do …

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Jesus was willing to give his life to reveal his commitment to non-violence. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily Energetic children assembled in the narthex at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, March 29, 2026, to gather fistfuls of palms. To the tune of “All Glory, Laud and Honor,” they made their way down the …

Read morePalm Sunday meets Pledge Sunday