Guest preachers to kick off 2023
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!
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Tech team adds upgrades, moves to back of sanctuary
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 …
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Love takes center stage on third Sunday in Advent
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 …
Reindeer roam on Lincoln Street
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 …
Hong family members light candles on second Sunday in Advent
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 …
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Christmas Carol Sing brightens season
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 …
Violators will serve
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 …
Gingerbread house raffle will be highlight of Advent Market
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 …
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A message from the pastor
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…) …
Council brainstorms new ideas and invites collaborators
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 …
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