CE: No limits on Love during Lent
March 2023 Join us on our journey to Easter as we learn how Jesus helps us face our challenges, change our lives, and move forward with faith. Here is our schedule for March 2023.
Month: February 2023
Sunday Squad fosters friendships
I’m really appreciating the ease of helping with fellowship time that doesn’t involve the stairs, as in years past. Marian Reynolds Members Ann Hulsing, Marian Reynolds, and Kitty Rieske enjoyed their volunteer stint as fellowship hosts on Sunday, February 26, 2023. While serving snacks and tidying up afterwards, they were able to catch up with …
Lenten discussion group starts March 12
Join a Lenten discussion on three successive Sundays beginning Sunday, March 12, 2023. We’ll consider Wrestling With God: Finding Hope and Meaning in our Daily Struggle to Be Human, a book by Ronald Rolheiser, a Roman Catholic priest and author. He connects spirituality, sexual energy, fear and charity — and more. If you would like a …
Mission Committee seeks 100 new pairs of socks
On the “heels” of their successful coat drive, the Mission Committee is running a sock drive to benefit the Community Day Center of Waltham. Please donate new pairs of socks by Sunday, March 19, 2023. Men’s socks are especially needed! The committee’s goal is to collect 100 pairs of socks. Monetary donations are also welcome …
Parsonage prep proceeds with painting, tub resurfacing
A pair of painters is working long days, beginning at 6:30 a.m., to prepare the church parsonage at 39 Forest Street, Newton Highlands, for sale. The upstairs is now complete, and the painters are applying primer in the double living room. Next week, they will remove old wallpaper in the dining room and continue painting. …
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Sunday Squad attracts all ages
“I like to say, ‘Good morning,’ to people and count people from the balcony because it’s really fun!” Anneliese Hill The Sunday Squad, which helps members of the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee manage their many responsibilities, gives even young churchgoers a chance to serve the NHCC community. On Sunday, February 12, 2023, Anneliese Hill …
Children and youth try foods from Jesus’ time
As part of their study of Jesus’ life, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, children and youth tasted the types of foods Jesus may have eaten. The special meal was prepared by Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell. After a lesson and discussion about customs in Jesus’ time, children and youth gathered in the parlor to …
Parsonage pruning proceeds
As part of sale preparation for the parsonage at 39 Forest Street in Newton Highlands, shrubs are being pruned, and leaves and other yard waste are being removed in February 2023.
Passing of the peace and offering plates return to worship
God keeps on searching when we are lost. God does not quit. This constant search and constant love–this is an act of God. The Reverend Ken Baily Worshippers on Sunday, February 12, 2023, were treated to the return of the exchange of peace and passed offering plates. These customs were suspended in March 2020 as …
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Mission Committee responding to needs in Türkiye and Syria
In light of the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria on Monday, February 8, 2023, the Mission Committee is planning donations of $3,000 from the mission budget to both Church World Service and the United Church of Christ. To make a donation for earthquake survivors through the church, enter your desired amount in the box …
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