Member Carol H. has been growing native plants at NHCC for ten-plus years to support native wildlife, including a host of pollinators. Her effort is paying off: She sees many types of pollinators, including a wide assortment of New England’s solitary native bees and (European) hive-based honey bees busily visiting the plants. In early fall, aster …
Reverend Holly MillerShank will join Reverend Ken Baily to celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 3, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members and friends will help lead communion in several languages. Reverend MillerShank most recently served as interim associate conference minister for the Southern New England Conference, covering the Metropolitan Boston and Northeast Associations, United Church …
Read moreNHCC welcomes Reverend Holly MillerShank on Sunday, October 3
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 Streamline your giving this fall by downloading the free VancoMobile app from the Apple or Android app store, and following the prompts. You can support our church’s operations and our efforts in the wider community right from your smartphone! Vanco, our online-giving …
The deacons, members of the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee, held their first meeting of 2021-22 and divided up duties as follows: Jeff Small (continuing) and Amanda Ketchpaw Palés: Co-Chairs Tony Rudié: Representative to Pastoral Relations Carol Jensen: Representative to Council Susan Allen: Secretary Joy Huber: Treasurer for Deacons’ Fund and representative to Stewardship Isabelle …
August revealed ugliness. From the refugee crisis in Afghanistan to the destruction in Haiti. And NHCC can be quiet in August. But God calls us to “rebuild.” On Sunday afternoon September 12 at 1 pm we hold an open conversation about resettling refugees and sending support to earthquake victims. Anyone interested in invited to attend …
Go and rebuild my church What Francesco Bernardone heard in 1206 Friends in Christ, Mr. Bernardone has another more familiar name: Francis of Assisi. And he was visiting a small, nearly empty church on a hillside in Assisi in 1206 when he heard Jesus, painted on a cross, speak these words together: Go and rebuild my church, which …
All of us on the Christian Education team have been waiting (sometimes patiently, sometimes not) for church school to re-open, and now the time has finally come! We are excited to open the doors and welcome back all friends and families to Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC! We will continue to monitor guidance regarding the …
Read moreCE: In-person church school begins September 19, 2021
Members of Norumbega Harmony led the worship service on August 22, 2021, singing several traditional hymns. Norumbega Harmony is New England’s “largest and most active groups of Sacred Harp and shape-note singers.” The group has been practicing at Newton Highlands Congregational Church for about 20 years. Singing master Stephen Marini preached on “Refuge and Resistance.” Dr. Marini …
Read moreNorumbega Harmony singers braved hurricane warnings to lead worship on August 22
The life of long-time member Jean Miller will be celebrated on Friday, September 10, at 2:00 p.m., at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA. The service will include instrumental music and family memories; a reception will follow in the Great Hall. All of Jean’s beloved friends and companions are invited. Please wear …
Read moreLong-time member Jean Miller lovingly remembered; service set for September 10
My wish and hope for you this summer is that you will take time to rest and renew with family, friends, nature, or whatever feels right to you and your family. Much of our life and ministry happened virtually over the last year, and while this was an important way to stay connected during the …