Join a Lenten discussion on three successive Sundays beginning Sunday, March 12, 2023. We’ll consider Wrestling With God: Finding Hope and Meaning in our Daily Struggle to Be Human, a book by Ronald Rolheiser, a Roman Catholic priest and author. He connects spirituality, sexual energy, fear and charity — and more. If you would like a …
A pair of painters is working long days, beginning at 6:30 a.m., to prepare the church parsonage at 39 Forest Street, Newton Highlands, for sale. The upstairs is now complete, and the painters are applying primer in the double living room. Next week, they will remove old wallpaper in the dining room and continue painting. …
Read moreParsonage prep proceeds with painting, tub resurfacing
“I like to say, ‘Good morning,’ to people and count people from the balcony because it’s really fun!” Anneliese Hill The Sunday Squad, which helps members of the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee manage their many responsibilities, gives even young churchgoers a chance to serve the NHCC community. On Sunday, February 12, 2023, Anneliese Hill …
As part of sale preparation for the parsonage at 39 Forest Street in Newton Highlands, shrubs are being pruned, and leaves and other yard waste are being removed in February 2023.
God keeps on searching when we are lost. God does not quit. This constant search and constant love–this is an act of God. The Reverend Ken Baily Worshippers on Sunday, February 12, 2023, were treated to the return of the exchange of peace and passed offering plates. These customs were suspended in March 2020 as …
Read morePassing of the peace and offering plates return to worship
The Parsonage Sale Committee has been busy gathering price quotes for painting, minor repairs, landscaping, and staging under the direction of church friend and realtor Diane Basemera. Committee members Peter Boberg, Sally Brickell, Randy Ellis, Ann Hulsing, and Steve Willner have been meeting on Zoom and at the parsonage (39 Forest Street, Newton Highlands) to …
The pew-refinishing project in the sanctuary at Newton Highlands Congregational Church will be completed on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The wood stain has been touched up as needed, and the pews now have a fresh coat of polyurethane. The project began with the pews on the right side of the church facing the altar and …
Lifelong member Bill Lowery jumped into action early on February 10, 2023, to loosen a stuck hose at the parsonage at 39 Forest Street in Newton Highlands. Mr. Lowery’s heroism allowed the scheduled power washing of the parsonage exterior to proceed. Thank you, Mr. Lowery! The power washing is one of the many steps being …
Read moreBill Lowery saves the day; parsonage gets power washed
A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for the glory of your people, Israel. Luke 2:32 Candles, groundhogs, and crêpes Dear Friends in Christ, February 2nd is Candlemas across Christianity, but we hear more about groundhogs these days. Maybe if we connected the candles with crêpes it would be more fun to remember. OK …
God is an anchor for us despite ups and downs. Licensed minister Bill Cordts You never know the good you can do for another when you let God’s light shine for you. The Reverend June Cooper Worshippers in January 2023 have been treated to reflections on life’s seasons, the Virgin Mary, hymnody, contemplation, and civic …
Read moreJanuary guest preachers bring new perspectives, insights