At their meeting on February 5, 2021, the NHCC deacons voted to send half of the money in the Deacons’ Fund to nearby food pantries. They selected Centre Street Food Pantry, Community Day Center of Waltham, Newton Food Pantry, and Pilgrim Congregational Church Food Pantry. In Luke 19:8 Jesus discusses giving half our wealth “to …
Support the Eastern Service Workers Association by purchasing locally made (Brighton/Allston), very authentic chicken or beef tamales. Tamales cost $10/half dozen or $20/dozen. Contact us by Thursday, February 4, to place your order, and be sure to specify the quantity and type(s). Pick up and payment will be on Sunday, February 7, 2021, from 11:30 …
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This month we will learn more parables that Jesus told. We will gain a better understanding of things he thought were important. Jesus wanted people to learn how to make good decisions. He wanted them to know why it is important to help people instead of only helping yourself. He wanted people to look around …
The time is fulfilled and the realm of God has come near… Mark 1, from the first Sunday of Lent Friends in Christ, We didn’t make it through Lent together last year, and we were separated for Easter. We are physically distanced still (for good reason). Last year we began Lent as usual, on Ash Wednesday but then whatever …
Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame. Psalm 25 This prayerful entreaty comes from Psalm 25, which is often read on the first Sunday of Lent. Might you join a small prayer group for this season to share the expressions in the heart of the Psalms, but moreover the calls …
Study, share, act. One theologian says that the best way to engage our faith is with the Bible in one hand and the morning newspaper in the other. These days, both methods are available online, as is the way to engage: Zoom. NHCC is organizing a study during Lent to unite faith (the Bible) and contemporary …