For who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this? Esther 4:14 Dear Friends in Christ, Esther is one of two books in our Bible that does not mention God. Yet the phrase “for such a time as this” is all through our faith. And God is …
Lent is the season of preparation for Easter, named by the Old English term that notes that days lencten (with other German and Saxon corollaries), meaning spring, but associated with the word lengthen. Lent lasts 40 days, reflecting Jesus’ time in the desert. It is a perfect time for a devotional conversation. Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, will …
Read moreLenten book study begins Sunday, February 22; all invited!
Let us hope when hope seems hopeless, when the dreams we dreamed have died. When the morning breaks in brightness, hunger shall be satisfied. One who sows the fields with weeping shall retrace the sorrowing way and rejoice in harvest bounty at the breaking of the day. David Beebe In his meditation at Newton Highlands …
The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must. Thucydides Instead of preaching a sermon on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily told a story about his dog Leo. He spoke about a time when Leo was bitten by a larger dog and …
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103 Support the Eastern Service Workers Association’s Winter Survival Campaign by purchasing tasty chicken or vegan tamales ($10/half dozen; $20/dozen). The authentic gluten-free tamales are handmade in Boston and arrive frozen for easy heating or storage. NOTE: You will …
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Guest preacher Matthew Rasure will give a talk entitled “Feeding Our Future: Food Security and Community Action in Greater Boston” after worship on Sunday, January 19, 2026, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. In his presentation, the Reverend Rasure, currently director of development for the Allston Brighton Food Pantry, will explore food security in Greater …
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In December 2025, Building Manager Yoko Bryden oversaw repairs to an area of the wall near the organ in the sanctuary at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. Painter Peter Glezellis and his partner repaired and repainted the wall by the organ and in the closet next to the choir loft. To prevent future water damage, …
The Reverend Matthew R. Rasure, Ph.D., will preach at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), on Sunday, January 18, 2026. “In the sermon we will consider Psalm 40 and its vision of God standing very near to us and ready to help us,” he stated. “We will also reflect on the challenging quote attributed (in …
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:42 Join the conversation and celebrate Black History Month at a community dinner for adults and children on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. …
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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 …