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About 40 members and friends of Newton Highlands Congregational Church gathered at the home of Liz and Fidel Ramos on Friday, January 5, 2024, for a farewell-to-the-holidays potluck that included plenty of food and conversation. A highlight of the evening was the disassembly and tasting of the gingerbread house–artfully constructed by member Michael Grieb–from the …

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A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;    from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—    the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding,    the Spirit of counsel and of might,    the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord—and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. Isaiah 11:1-3 Worshippers on December 31, 2023, rang bells during …

Read more2023 closes with oboe, cello, and bells

We have seen his star in the East, and we have come to worship him. Matthew 2:2 Dear Friends in Christ, Do you ever wonder about hot debates from the mid-300’s? Or what Tiffany has to do with Jesus? Please read on, even if you don’t wonder! Because the twelfth day of Christmas, January 6th, Epiphany, …

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The Mission Committee is collecting warm coats and jackets for Mattapan Health Clinic from January 11-February 11, 2024. Please donate coats in good condition (working zippers and buttons, no rips) for men, women, and children by leaving them in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church parlor.

As one of its donations in December 2023, the Mission Committee of Newton Highlands Congregational Church donated $500 to Konbit Sante, a large hospital in Haiti. In a letter of gratitude, Operations Manager Marcelle Felde wrote, in part, “Your donation helps keep the lights on and health facilities functioning.” Thank you to all who gave to …

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Rather than rotate through the customary advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, for Advent 2023, the Reverend Ken Baily and the Worship and Spiritual Life Committee chose to focus on peace. On the first Sunday of Advent, December 3, Kessely Hong spoke about negotiating for lasting peace and children and youth made sandwiches …

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Interested in becoming more connected with Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC)? In January 2024, NHCC will host a small gathering of guests who wish to explore membership. If you are interested in joining this conversation, please contact us or speak with the Reverend Ken Baily or anyone assisting with worship on Sundays.

For you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy. Psalms 63:7 The Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) Senior Choir grew in size with the joyful participation of a number of guests for the worship service on Sunday, December 17, 2023. The expanded choir sang a spirited …

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God has sent us a child — you have to take care of the baby. Ann Hulsing The third Sunday in Advent (Sunday, December 17, 2023) included a shortened version of the traditional NHCC pageant, which was incorporated into the worship service. Children and youth told the story of Jesus’ birth. Pageant helpers included Anna …

Read moreThird Sunday of Advent includes pageant, reflections on peace

If you are accused of being a Christian, there should be enough evidence to convict you. Joyce Meyer After members of the Confirmation class lit candles to mark the second Sunday in advent (December 10, 2023), Dr. Anna McMahan reflected on ways to regain inner peace. Dr. McMahan, who provides family medicine in a busy …

Read moreSecond Sunday of Advent focuses on inner peace