There are moments in life that call for extravagance, moments when we must lay aside calculation and caution, and give of ourselves wholeheartedly. We can all be models of such love and devotion. Some things are worth giving all that we have and all that we are. One ancient Lenten practice is fasting. Some Christians …
The re-entry team reconvened on Zoom on February 22, 2021, to discuss plans for NHCC online and NHCC in person. This group continues to monitor community conditions, the guidance of other UCC churches, and the scientific recommendations of the Commonwealth. Given current conditions, NHCC has no plans to fully re-enter the building in the immediate …
“My soul yearns for God, for the living God…” Psalm 42:2 Dear Friends, One of our church leaders told me there is a trend on social media that this year for Lent people are giving up. Not something. Just giving up. I get it. Usually I try to take on something, and I’m doing that again. I’m …
Twenty members and friends took the time to complete NHCC’s recent survey. Thank you to all participants! Respondents’ length of association with NHCC broke down as follows: Fewer than 10 years: 6 people 10-20 years: 5 people 20-plus years: 9 people Eighty percent of respondents indicated they attend Zoom worship services “Almost always.” Ten percent …
Newton will hold a special election on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, to fill two slots on City Council. Different candidates have different views about zoning and development, and these views affect the senior housing project that we have been working on for seven-plus years. Two candidates express support for such projects and two would slow ours down. NHCC …
Safely distanced in the NHCC sanctuary at 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, organist Yevgenia Semeina will present three after-worship organ offerings with seasonal music this Lent, on Sunday, February 28, March 14, and March 28. Each will begin at 11:15 a.m. and last for roughly thirty minutes. As during Advent, Ken Baily will provide scripture …
Read moreSunday organ offerings return for Lent beginning February 28
Starting on February 28 and running for four weeks, NHCC will undertake a conversation about our history and our call with regard to racism. We will use video, articles and one central book: Ibram Kendi’s How to be An Anti-Racist. The discussions will be held on Zoom at 4:30 p.m., on Sundays beginning February 28, 2021. …
Read moreChristian Anti-Racism: A Conversation @ NHCC begins February 28
At their meeting on February 5, 2021, the NHCC deacons voted to send half of the money in the Deacons’ Fund to nearby food pantries. They selected Centre Street Food Pantry, Community Day Center of Waltham, Newton Food Pantry, and Pilgrim Congregational Church Food Pantry. In Luke 19:8 Jesus discusses giving half our wealth “to …
Support the Eastern Service Workers Association by purchasing locally made (Brighton/Allston), very authentic chicken or beef tamales. Tamales cost $10/half dozen or $20/dozen. Contact us by Thursday, February 4, to place your order, and be sure to specify the quantity and type(s). Pick up and payment will be on Sunday, February 7, 2021, from 11:30 …
Read moreOrder tamales by February 4–just in time for Super Bowl Sunday!
This month we will learn more parables that Jesus told. We will gain a better understanding of things he thought were important. Jesus wanted people to learn how to make good decisions. He wanted them to know why it is important to help people instead of only helping yourself. He wanted people to look around …