Newton Highlands Congregational Church worshippers will be treated to services led by the Reverend June Cooper in January 2022 while the Reverend Ken Baily enjoys a brief sabbatical. Several services will also include special music. Reverend Cooper has more than thirty years of management experience in health and human services and community organizing. She retired …
God’s word tells us that the wise men travelled in the East. “When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy” (Matthew 2:10). When the angels announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds, they said, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the …
Cluck, cluck, cluck! How many baby chicks can we collect? In early 2022, the Christian Education team will help children and youth offer baby chick cutouts that can be purchased for $1.00 and pasted on a special “chick” board. We will sell chicks and collect money until the end of February. Then we will tally …
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13: 2 Led by Worship & Spritual Life Committee co-chair Amanda Ketchpaw, deacons and other volunteers wiped down pews, prepared candles, and hung wreaths on Sunday, December 19, 2021 to prepare the sanctuary for …
The Christian Education Committee’s December Diaper Drive came to a successful conclusion on December 19, 2021. Diapers will be delivered to Newton Food Pantry to help local families. Thank you to all who donated diapers and funds!
With planning, set up, and direction by Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, children and youth gathered in the Great Hall on Sunday, December 19, 2021, for and hour of fellowship and fun actitivies in the spirit of the Christmas season. Participants were treated to a ball toss, drawing and coloring, removable tattoos, and …
And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 This year’s Christmas eve offering is being collected touch-free. As is customary, the offering will be split between two organizations. …
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Thanks to a lot of planning and preparation by members of the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee, tech gurus Rich Bryden and Misha Hill, Music Director Lynd Matt, and members of the NHCC senior choir, worshippers (including a few with paws) gathered on the NHCC lawn for an outdoor service of scriptures and carols on …
NHCC friend Jeff Kaplan (with an assist from Moderator Sally Brickell and support from the Reverend Ken Baily) spent a few hours re-hanging outdoor lights on Friday, December 10, 2021. Be sure to walk or drive by for a bit of seasonal illumination!
Konbit Sante, the large hospital in Haiti to whom NHCC recently donated funds for supplies related to oxygen tanks, sent a letter of gratitude to the Reverend Ken Baily. Executive Director Rupal Shah wrote, in part, “Please know that your funds will go a long way towards making a difference in Haiti.” Thank you to …