Children and adults worked in various configurations over several days to cook, assemble, and distribute Thanksgiving 2022 dinners for 12 famliies under the auspices of the Mission Committee, led by Kitty Rieske; and Newton Food Pantry. NHCC also gave each family a $25 gift card for condiments. Individuals contributed meals from home. Thank you to …
At its November 17, 2022, meeting, Council members responded to the Reverend Ken Baily’s invitation to consider the best things happening at NHCC, think about what may no longer be needed, and develop new ideas that will help NHCC increase engagement and build community. The church’s 150th anniversary year is an especially apt time to …
Read moreCouncil brainstorms new ideas and invites collaborators
The true light that gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. John 1:9 Save the dates and plan to join us for services and events during this season of preparation. Highlights include Sunday worship services, a Christmas Carol Sing on December 4, and an Advent Market on December 11.
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 Worshippers on Sunday, November 13, 2022, were asked to consider the value of new ideas. “God keeps telling us to do new things,” stated …
All are invited to an Advent Market on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 11:15 a.m., in the Great Hall. Volunteers needed! Gifts that benefit nonprofits–including Church World Service, Heifer International, and Rosie’s Place–will be for sale, along with holiday cards and tags, crocheted throws, and NHCC note cards. The event will also include a custom-gingerbread-house …
All are invited to enjoy caroling and organ music on Sunday, December 4, 2022, in the church sanctuary. Invite friends and neighbors to this family-friendly event–another highlight of the church’s 150th anniversary year. A selection of items from the upcoming Advent Market will be available for purchase.
Bring hats, gloves, scarves, and socks for the Christmas mitten tree beginning Sunday, November 27, 2022. The tree will be placed in the church parlor, and the accessories collected will be donated before the holidays to an organization selected by the Mission Committee.
Give the senior choir a try! Everyone is invited to a senior choir open house on Sunday, November 20, right after worship. Enjoy singing with the group for an hour and “test drive” choir membership. Join the senior choir for the Christmas season–or for as long as you like. The choir welcomes new members. Email …
Through your congregation’s generosity, you filled our empty shelves and made a huge, positive difference. Julie Plaut, Executive Director, Welcome Home Volunteers at Welcome Home in West Newton were thrilled to receive 40+ blankets (most new) and eight Target gift cards to be given to families who are struggling financially. The 50 blankets were collected …
Read moreSpecial delivery: Blankets warmly received by Welcome Home
Thanks be given Thanksgiving is more than a way to say thanks–it is an opportunity to use our hands and feet and whole bodies to do Thanksgiving. When we share, when we help others, when we do the things God wants, we are showing our thanks to God for all that God has done. In …