Haitian cultural center sends thanks

Following a recent donation of $1,000 to the building fund for the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center, Newton Highlands Congregational Church received a letter of thanks in December 2024. Wrote Marvin D. Mathelier of the center’s Executive Committee, “Your donation enables us to protect and preserve our rich cultural heritage, ensuring that Haiti’s extraordinary history, resilience, …

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Children lead our Christmas Story, from generation to generation: In 2020 it was on video

For decades NHCC has enjoyed a pageant sometime during Advent, traditionally in the afternoon. Our Star Pageant has been a mixture of scripture, stories, poetry, and carols, where the children lead and the assembly sings along. And then we share cookies in the Parlor! For the past two years (2023 and 2024) we’ve moved the …

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Screen for announcements makes its debut

After several attempts, Misha Hill, chair of the Buildings & Grounds Committee, installed a screen for announcements outside the Newton Highlands Congregational Church office. Its debut appearance was on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The screen currently exhibits the home page of the church website, and Mr. Hill plans to arrange for rotating church announcements. The …

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Adults ponder God’s call to social justice; children make caring cards

 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:24-25 In his meditation at Newton Highlands Congregational Church …

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Bylaws Q&A set for October 6 after worship

Plan to stay for a few minutes after worship on Sunday, October 6, 2024, to get answers to your questions about proposed changes to the Newton Highlands Congregational Church bylaws. A committee appointed by Council has been working on updates to the bylaws since October 2023. The proposed changes will be available for review in …

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New church photo directory published

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 A year after many of the photos were taken, Newton Highlands Congregational Church is celebrating the long-awaited publication of its updated photo directory. Directories will be available at the church on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The directory reflects the work …

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