Enthusiastic carolers gathered in the sanctuary on Sunday, December 4, 2022, to sing selected Christmas tunes. Thank you to Parker Mace, guitarist and confirmand; Yevgenia Semeina, organist; and Jan Zimmerman, interim music director, for providing musical accompaniment and vocal support! The event included a display of items to be sold or raffled off at the …
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Drivers who attempt to park in the back parking lot at Newton Highlands Congregational Church without authorization are being met with a new sign warning …
A spectacular gingerbread house baked, constructed, and designed by NHCC member Michael Grieb will be featured at the Advent Market on Sunday, December 11, 2022. The house includes battery-powered lighting, clear windows, exterior detailing, and 15 fondant characters. Michael is a creative marketeer who has been building gingerbread houses for about six years. He quickly …
Read moreGingerbread house raffle will be highlight of Advent Market
Come thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free, from our fears and sins release us… Charles Wesley Dear Friends in Christ, Lent and Good Friday make sense to our day and time. Not enough electricity in Kiev. No meat or chocolate quite often. An evil ruler (and in scripture, an evil Governor, too…) …
At its November 17, 2022, meeting, Council members responded to the Reverend Ken Baily’s invitation to consider the best things happening at NHCC, think about what may no longer be needed, and develop new ideas that will help NHCC increase engagement and build community. The church’s 150th anniversary year is an especially apt time to …
Read moreCouncil brainstorms new ideas and invites collaborators
The true light that gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. John 1:9 Save the dates and plan to join us for services and events during this season of preparation. Highlights include Sunday worship services, a Christmas Carol Sing on December 4, and an Advent Market on December 11.
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 Worshippers on Sunday, November 13, 2022, were asked to consider the value of new ideas. “God keeps telling us to do new things,” stated …
Give the senior choir a try! Everyone is invited to a senior choir open house on Sunday, November 20, right after worship. Enjoy singing with the group for an hour and “test drive” choir membership. Join the senior choir for the Christmas season–or for as long as you like. The choir welcomes new members. Email …
Buy a pack of colorful NHCC note cards and support the outreach work being done this year to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary. The cards were designed by Zachary Dietrich, son of Melissa and Lars Dietrich, using designer pens/markers. Zachary is a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis studying architecture in the Sam Fox …
False messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Mark 13:22 Dear Friends in Christ, It is election season in church. Really. Election is the central topic of at least 15 New Testament passages—or more, depending on how you read them. Election is at the …