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Long-time member Jean Miller lovingly remembered; service set for September 10

September 2, 2021July 20, 2021 by Sally Brickell

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 …

CE: Relax and renew

July 6, 2021July 1, 2021 by Wendy Donnell

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 …

A message from the pastor

July 6, 2021July 1, 2021 by Sally Brickell

The Lord bless you and keep you; may God’s face be made to shine upon you and be gracious unto you Numbers 6:24 Dear friends, One book in the Bible that few people love is Numbers. Tucked in between Leviticus and Deuteronomy, the very name puts off many. But it is about taking a census in the …

New confirmands celebrated on Sunday, June 10, 2021

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 by Sally Brickell

From there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find him if you search with all your heart and soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 After a long delay caused by Covid-19, NHCC celebrated the confirmation of nine new members (1 in absentia) on Sunday, June 10, 2021. The families of the confirmands gathered in …

Summer 2021 worship schedule announced

June 18, 2021June 17, 2021 by Sally Brickell

Reverend Ken Baily and the Worship and Spiritual Life Committee have announced plans for summer 2021, including the switch to 9:30 a.m. worship on Sunday, July 4. Plans are as follows: Worship at 10:00 a.m. June 20: Ken Baily, Circle of Blessings June 27: Ken Baily Worship at 9:30 a.m. July 4: Bill Cordts July 11: …

Summer office hours begin June 28, 2021; staff hours planned

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 by Sally Brickell

I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint. Jeremiah 31:25 Traditional NHCC summer office hours will begin on Monday, June 28, 2021. Office administrator Sarah Eberly will be working Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Thursdays generally onsite). Contact us. Other staff members will be in and out of the office as …

Reverend Baily represents NHCC in larger community

August 17, 2023June 17, 2021 by Sally Brickell

In his leadership role for the Newton Interfaith Clergy Association, the Reverend Ken Baily attended a small-group Zoom meeting with Congressman Jake Auchincloss on June 14. The meeting was organized by Demie Stathopolos, climate and racial justice activist; and attended by Mayor Ruthanne Fuller; City Councilors Alicia Bowman and Andreae Downs; Dana Hanson, Congressman Auchincloss’s …

CE: Let the children come to church

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 by Wendy Donnell

Children have a special place in the eyes of Jesus and a special place in the church. Often I hear people call the building where we learn about Jesus “the church.” This place is a building. The church is really people, like you and me, who love Jesus. Wherever we go, we’re the church. When …

Pledge for NHCC’s stewardship campaign before Annual Meeting

May 30, 2021May 30, 2021 by Sally Brickell

A sower went to sow some seeds Luke 8:5 NHCC’s annual stewardship campaign, “Sowing Seeds of Hope,” is underway and we invite members and friends to participate as generously as possible so we can keep our church strong and share with our neighbors. NHCC has sent two mailings with information about the campaign, and the …

A message from the pastor

June 4, 2021May 30, 2021 by Sally Brickell

Don’t it make you wanna go home, now? Don’t it make you wanna go home? All God’s children get weary when they roam Joe South Friends in Christ, During college and for years thereafter I sang this song with friends before leaving the dorm, the apartment, or even some long, faraway trips, right before returning …