Biblical acts of courage explored on MLK Sunday

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.And what does the Lord require of you?To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 The Reverend Dr. Susan Cartmell discussed the power of Biblical stories to inspire hope and courage in her meditation on Sunday, January 19, 2025. As she recounted the …

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Book cover: The Perpetual Pivot

Adult education: What lessons does Covid-19 pandemic offer?

Join the Reverend Dr. Susan Cartmell on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 11:15 a.m., in the parlor at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, for an intriguing post-worship conversation about faith leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic. Over two years, with the Reverend Peggy O’Connor, the Reverend Dr. Cartmell interviewed 53 members of the clergy across the U. …

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Sabbath, sabbatical, restoration: Events in January and August

Universities and some corporations get the idea of a sabbatical from scripture, mostly Deuteronomy, as well as Genesis, where God rests on the seventh day of creation. Most UCC churches provide a sabbatical for their staff: some every five years and some every seven. These range from one to six months, depending on the parish …

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Sunday service features guest musicians

Pianist Enoch Hsiang, cellist Katie Chuang, and guest organist/pianist Christy Liao brought special music to the third Sunday in Advent at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on December 15, 2024. The Hill-Wallace family lighted the Advent candles, Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell provided a message for children, and the Reverend Ken Baily spoke about the …

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Toussaint Louverture

Haitian cultural center sends thanks

Following a recent donation of $1,000 to the building fund for the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center, Newton Highlands Congregational Church received a letter of thanks in December 2024. Wrote Marvin D. Mathelier of the center’s Executive Committee, “Your donation enables us to protect and preserve our rich cultural heritage, ensuring that Haiti’s extraordinary history, resilience, …

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