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Susanna Boberg, who is finishing her clarinet studies at New England Conservatory as she graduates from high school, will be performing a Senior Recital on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., to benefit Newton Food Pantry. The concert will be held at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA. The concert will …

Read moreHigh school senior Susanna Boberg to hold recital on June 4 at 4:30 p.m.

Newton Interfaith Coalition for Housing Equity (NICHE) invites the community to its annual Spring Celebration on Tuesday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m., at Union Church in Waban (14 Collins Road, Newton). The event is free of charge, but donations are appreciated. NICHE advocates for affordable housing in Newton, and anyone interested in learning more is welcome …

Read moreAll invited to NICHE Spring Celebration on Tuesday, May 23, 6:30 p.m.

We Christians are a people of God’s Word. One author says we live by “an alphabet of Grace.” Stewardship season is the time when Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) establishes its budget for the next fiscal year. Help us remain visible, viable, and valuable with your pledge on Sunday, May 21, 2023! Visible Jesus says, …

Read moreStewardship 2023: Visible, Viable, and Valuable

Learn steps you can take to reduce your use of fossil fuels with a goal of being “carbon neutral” by 2050. Ms. Sarah Mausner, a volunteer with the 4 Our Future Campaign in Newton, will staff an information table during fellowship time on Sunday, May 21, 2023. On Sunday June 4, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (after …

Read moreLearn about sustainability on May 21, June 4

You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but do not be alarmed…the end is yet to come. Matthew 24:6 Dear Friends in Christ, What a world. What a year. But to cite two popular phrases, it gets better, and, the best is yet to come. Or so says Christianity. A part of our …

Read moreA message from the pastor

Realtor Diane Basemera hosted two open houses the weekend of April 28-29, 2023, at the parsonage at 39 Forest Street, as the marketing and sales effort continues. Ms. Basemera warmed up the open houses with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies; the dough was made by moderator Sally Brickell.

After participating in the Family Promise Metrowest Walk to End Homelessness, members of the confirmation class met with the Reverend Ken Baily on Sunday, April 29, 2023. The class has been meeting occasionally since fall 2023 to learn about religion and participate in mission efforts. They helped roast turkeys in November 2022 and hide eggs …

Read moreConfirmation class continues in spring 2023

Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Romans 12:12 The worship service on Sunday, April 29, 2023, opened with Sonate for Clarinet and Piano, 1st mvt. (Camille Saint-Saëns), played by Yevgenia Semeina and Susanna Boberg, daughter of Sunwoo Kahng and choir member Peter Boberg. Susanna is a senior at Boston University Academy …

Read moreSunday service features clarinet piece and tribute to Rabbi Harold Kushner

The NHCC Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 4, 2023, immediately after the worship service in the Great Hall. All NHCC members are asked to attend. Those who do not wish to attend in person will have the option to participate on Zoom. (Join Annual Meeting on Zoom.) Lay leaders, volunteer treasurer Jim …

Read moreMembers called to Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 4

Ms. Kitty Rieske, Mission Committee chair, encouraged worshippers to join the walk to combat homelessness on Sunday, April 30. Children were invited by Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, to travel on the road to Emmaus during the children’s message on Sunday, April 23, 2023. As described in Luke 24: 13-35, the road was …

Read moreThings we don’t see are focus of Sunday worship