A multi-year organ restoration project of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) organ resumed in August 2023, providing hope for an enhanced musical future. Because of missing parts, organ repairs begun in 2018 have lagged. “Work was interrupted by COVID in March 2020, and further slowed by supply chain issues and retirements,” stated NHCC choir …
Read moreOrgan repairs resume; will continue through September
Are you interested in joining a Bible study group? Book studies are great and mission projects are our call, yet they all evolve from the faith we form as we learn scripture together. During Covid it was difficult to gather a regular group. A recent survey revealed the same. So here is an invitation: if …
This October Newton Highlands Congregational Church will offer a three- or four-week adult education series led by the Reverend Ken Baily to consider a book by Barbara Brown Taylor entitled Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. All are welcome! Although the author is a committed Christian, she explores how our world, our …
Read moreHoly Envy and finding faith: Adult education series begins in October
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Dear friends in Christ, All of us have seasons and liturgical schedules. All of us have habits and commitments and responsibilities — we have dedications and essential deeds all year long. September reminds us of our schedule and purpose …
Birds and bees are welcome to visit Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) and are attracted by native plants selected, planted, and lovingly maintained by long-time member Carol H., member of the Native Plant Trust and Grow Native MA. Ms. H. also serves on Newton Conservators’ Invasive Plant task force. She has been developing the gardens at …
Long-time member and yoga instructor Marian Reynolds spoke about miracles and grace in her meditation on Sunday, August 13, 2023. She expressed gratitude for God’s ways of working in her life. Deacon Ted Palés assisted, and Yevgenia Semeina accompanied the service on the organ and piano. A highlight of the service was several minutes of …
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Flat Jesus enjoyed colorful vistas during a trip to southwest Utah with the Brickell-Kaplan family in late July/early August 2023. He visited Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, saw the Barbie movie, …
“It’s important for the health of any organization to have diverse voices.” Carol Hausner Long-time member Carol Hausner led worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church for approximately the fifth time on Sunday, July 30, 2023, sharing some of her thoughts about prayer. Ms. Hausner spoke about Stephen Covey’s model distinguishing one’s Circle of Concern from …
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 1 Corinthians 1:10 Five Newton United Church of Christ (UCC) …
Trust that God is best able to distinguish wheat from weeds. Jan Zimmerman Music Director Jan Zimmerman discussed how the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:24-30) indicates that God is best suited to judge who is or is not a member of God’s kingdom. In her sermon, she explored how sacred music has expanded and …