The new NHCC kitchen is complete! Bright, happy colors create a warm and inviting space. The kitchen is large, with the following: The gray Metropolitan base cabinets provide ample storage and convenient roll-out drawers. The counter tops are man-made quartz that is durable and easy to clean. They have a lovely blue/gray veining. The orange tile …
NHCC has provided support for Family Promise Metrowest (FPM) for many years. FPM is a cooperative interfaith partnership offering hope to homeless families with children through safe transitional shelter, meals and supportive case management as they seek permanent housing. Until the pandemic, families were housed in churches (host congregations) and received additional support through a network of volunteers from support churches (of …
I will cause breath to enter you and you shall live. Ezekiel 37:5 Friends in Christ, The word breath appears in our scripture 1,716 times. The word spirit appears 482 times. Almost always they have a connection: God’s spirit, Jesus’ breath and our life. Our life. Some of you know that I help to lead the Newton Inter-Faith Clergy Association (NICA) along with three …
NHCC has formed a re-entry team to plan when and how various groups can begin safely using the building. Members include the pastor, director of Christian Education, administrator, treasurer, moderator, and one representative each from Buildings and Grounds, Christian Education, and Worship and Spiritual Life. At their first meeting, team members established that in addition to …
Read moreNHCC forms re-entry team to plan future building use
Weather permitting, NHCC is offering an outdoor drive-by (or walk-by) visit after worship on Sunday, June 21, 2020. NHCC staff will be out on the street to wave, share a blessing, and pass out Bibles to kindergartners and third graders. After a worship service that will include the introduction of several potential new members and expressions …
The Give+ app makes it easy to donate to NHCC using your smartphone. Simply download the free app, locate NHCC by zip code (02461), enter your banking information, and start donating. Thank you for your support!
In a highlight of the June 7, 2020, annual meeting, members Rich Bryden and Misha Hill joined the host of NHCC angels. Rich and Misha were minding their own business in early March when the pandemic struck. In the space of about five days, the church went from planning a regular Sunday service to planning …
Read moreRich Bryden and Misha Hill honored with angel designation
Members and friends gathered on Zoom on Sunday, June 7, 2020, to finalize church business before the summer. This was the first time in church history that the meeting was in neither the basement nor the Great Hall. Attendees celebrated the life of several church members with the singing of “For All the Saints.” They …