As we work our way through this pandemic, caring for your children and meeting their spiritual needs is the top priority of the Christian Education team. During July and August, the regular “good news” Channel 54 will be on vacation; provided the ratings are still good, we will return in September! For the 9:30 a.m. …
Read moreCE invites children to virtual “summer camp” during 9:30 a.m. services
Traditional NHCC office hours will begin on June 30: Sarah Eberly will be available Wednesdays through Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Other staff members will be in and out of the office and also available by appointment. Contact us here. We look forward to the seasons of reunion, restoration, and resurrection together.
The re-entry team has met three times and agreed on some principles initiated by Randy Ellis to guide their decision making. Guiding principles State. Comply with any legal requirements imposed by the state of Massachusetts (mass.gov). Science. Rely on science and best available knowledge about COVID-19 and its prevention, treatment, and consequences, referring to cdc.gov to stay …
Read moreRe-entry team presents updates from first two meetings
As a joy after worship, 11 NHCC staff members stood outside in the shade under the Norway maples and welcomed members and friends after worship on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Twenty-three participants and at least two canines arrived on foot, on bike, and by car, and had a chance to catch up with Ken Baily, …
Read moreNHCC celebrates Circle of Blessings with drive-by greetings
Meet CE on Saturdays on Zoom Connect with Wendy Donnell and teachers Megan and Matthew on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. Contact us for more information. Join CE for Sunday worship Join us on Sunday mornings for online worship at 10 a.m. Contact us if you would like to read a prayer or scripture any …
At the Annual Meeting on June 7, NHCC approved the mission and ministry budget. All members and friends should have received mailings and emails with brochures and information about how we move into our new program year, which begins July 1. Please review the new information and determine now how you can help support the church’s …
Read moreSupport Refuge and Strength, annual stewardship campaign
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