New date: All ages invited to potluck, gingerbread feast on January 13!

The Ramos family will continue NHCC’s tradition of marking the end of the holiday season with a potluck for church members and friends at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 110 Woodward Street in Newton Highlands. Please bring an appetizer, main course, side dish, or dessert if you are so inclined.  The evening …

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Sarah Coffman to join staff as office administrator

Dr. Sarah Coffman, musician and educator, will join the NHCC staff as office administrator in January 2022. She expects to work Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dr. Coffman earned a doctorate of musical arts from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor of music from Lawrence University. She is a soprano choral scholar …

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Retreat inspires reflection about the Virgin Mary

Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, attended a one-day retreat entitled “Ave Maria! Walking Barefoot with Mary” in December 2022. The program took place at the Rolling Ridge Retreat Center. The Reverend Dr. Stephanie Rutt led the session, which explored Mary’s close relationship with God and featured reflections on Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from …

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Yumiko Matsuoka’s a capella group records nativity carol

Vox One, a vocal jazz a capella quintet founded by NHCC alto and deacon Yumiko Matsuoka, released a recording of The Wexford Carol on December 16, 2022. The Wexford Carol performed by Vox One Vox One members began as students at Berklee College of Music in Boston and are now professors. Yumiko teaches ear training …

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Advent Market spreads seasonal sparkle, supports nonprofits

The Mission Committee brought back the Advent Market on Sunday, December 11, 2022, filling the Great Hall with seasonal items and eager shoppers. The event, chaired by member Holly Grieb, raised $4,500+ for Family Promise Metrowest, Newton Food Pantry, Rosie’s Place, Church World Service, City Mission Boston, Heifer International, and a school in San Juan …

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