NHCC’s fall congregational meeting on October 23, 2022, drew a strong turnout. Members gathered in the church parlor and also had the option to participate via Zoom. Attendees voted to accept the report of Auditor Peter Moore, approve the report of Treasurer Jim Harper, and accept a nominating slate. The meeting continued with a recap …
Ms. Zimmerman, DMA, received her Doctorate of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance at the University of Connecticut and her Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the Boston Conservatory. She is an avid performer, teacher, and music director. As a performer, she has sung operatic roles such as Lady Billows (Albert Herring), The Grand Duchess (The …
Read moreJan Zimmerman joins NHCC staff as interim music director
Through the efforts of the Buildings & Grounds Committee, repair work has begun on the church windows. The vendor is repairing frames, sills (especially the Hyde window), and storm windows for the Parlor and Great Hall. They will continue with other windows. This repair work will preserve the windows so they endure. The vendor is …
Assembled by moderator Sally Brickell, committee representatives met on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, to make a plan for filling several positions. Participants were Les Barnstone (Buildings & Grounds), Misha Hill (at large), Yumiko Matsuoka (Worship & Spiritual Life), Kitty Rieske (Mission), and Yvette Ruffin (Christian Education). The nominating process, which normally takes place before the …
It doesn’t have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don’t try to make them elaborate, this isn’t a contest, but the doorway into thanks, and a silence in which another voice may speak. …
Read moreSunday service features new interim music director, blanket appeal
NHCC’s newly-named CHAPEL (Congregational Health and Pandemic/Endemic Living) Committee–formerly the Re-Entry Team–met after a hiatus to affirm its recent decision to make masks optional at NHCC as of October 2, 2022. Per the committee, Covid-19 vaccination continues to be required for NHCC staff. Committee members will keep tabs on local and state health guidelines in …
One highlight of the October 2, 2022, worship service was a multilingual celebration of communion. Participants with the Reverend Ken Baily were Les Barnstone, Isabelle Draper, Jim Harper, Nina Harper, Yumiko Matsuoka, and Yevgenia Semeina. Thank you to all!
Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 1 Peter 4:10 Looking for a meaningful mission activity that you can complete while you’re at church on Sundays? Support the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee (otherwise known as Deacons) by joining the Sunday Squad. …
We need volunteers on October 2, 2022, to make our 150th anniversary party a success! To help out, sign up here. Thank you!
All of us have blessings to share. Ken Baily Members and friends gathered on Sunday, September 11, 2022, to reaffirm their mutual covenant and enjoy music, conversation, and popsicles. Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell spoke about revisiting core messages from the Bible during her children’s message. She served popsicles to grateful recipients during fellowship …