Diners gathered at the home of Liz and Fidel Ramos for an evening of shared dishes and conversation on Friday, January 13, 2023. The Ramos family graciously revived an NHCC tradition of gathering at the end of the holiday season. The evening was capped off with the careful deconstruction and tasting of a remarkable gingerbread …
The Ramos family will continue NHCC’s tradition of marking the end of the holiday season with a potluck for church members and friends at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 110 Woodward Street in Newton Highlands. Please bring an appetizer, main course, side dish, or dessert if you are so inclined. The evening …
Read moreNew date: All ages invited to potluck, gingerbread feast on January 13!
Dr. Sarah Coffman, musician and educator, will join the NHCC staff as office administrator in January 2022. She expects to work Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dr. Coffman earned a doctorate of musical arts from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor of music from Lawrence University. She is a soprano choral scholar …
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Ms. Yoko Bryden, cooking teacher and wife of Rich Bryden, assistant moderator, will join the NHCC staff as building manager in January 2023. She will serve as a liaison with building tenants and will oversee repairs and inspections. The Brydens are raising three sons in Newton.
Dear friends in Christ, The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) was September 27 this year. The Christian New Year (starts the first Sunday of Advent) was November 27. The Romans set the one that starts around now. Haven’t we already said Happy New Year enough? Isn’t God making all things new already? Still, January (named …
Several special guests will lead worship in January 2023, bringing fresh perspectives for the new year. Plan to join us and support these guest speakers and the senior choir!
Dedicated techie and attorney Misha Hill has purchased new technology for the sanctuary and moved his operations from center left to back right. He continues to broadcast most Sunday services on YouTube. According to Misha, “The new purchases are the desk itself, carpentry by David Nauss to modify the pew to accommodate it, and wiring …
Read moreTech team adds upgrades, moves to back of sanctuary
Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob…who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever; who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry.” Psalm 146 The Reverend Ken Baily discussed three types of love and the symbolism of the third …
I see there is another reindeer. Is this “Bring a Friend to Church Day?” The Reverend Ken Baily Long-time NHCC friend Jeff Kaplan braved the cold for a third year on Sunday, December 11, 2022, to hang outdoor lights near the ramp entrance to the church. He also installed Rudolph, a deer companion, and a …
The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. Isaiah 11:6 Members Kessely and Gabe Hong lit Advent candles for the Sunday, December 4, 2022, service. The second week of Advent is the …
Read moreHong family members light candles on second Sunday in Advent