Pentecost Sunday/Memorial Day Observance Prelude “Little Prelude in G-major” (J.S. Bach)“Arioso” (Alfred V. Fedak) Congregational Welcome Choral Introit “Come, Gracious Spirit” (Paul Sjolund) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn #128 On Pentecost They Gathered *Prayer of PentecostOne voice: The Gospel of John says this: “While Jesus was standing (at a festival), he cried out ‘Let anyone who …
Attendees were greeted with green and gold balloons and green mints on Pledge Sunday (May 21, 2023), at Newton Highlands Congregational Church. Stewardship Committee member Randy Ellis shared reasons for providing financial and volunteer support to the church. Clerk Susan Gilbert read the warrant for the Annual Meeting to be held on June 4, 2023. …
The Reverend Ken Baily ably represented Newton Interfaith Clergy Association with tuneful remarks and a prayer for a new tune at the Harmony Foundation’s 49th Annual Honorable Theodore D. Mann Memorial Newton Mayor’s Community Breakfast on May 24, 2023. The several hundred attendees demonstrated their appreciation for the Reverend Baily’s remarks with loud applause.
Susanna Boberg, who is finishing her clarinet studies at New England Conservatory as she graduates from high school, will be performing a Senior Recital on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., to benefit Newton Food Pantry. The concert will be held at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA. The concert will …
Read moreHigh school senior Susanna Boberg to hold recital on June 4 at 4:30 p.m.
Ascension SundayNHCC: Visible, Viable & Valuable Prelude “Impromptu” (Henry Durham) Congregational Welcome Choral Introit “Sing Out a Joyful Song in Praise” (Wood) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn (insert) Renew Your Church *Prayer of Gathering and GivingOne voice: Psalm 47 proclaims this– “Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. For …
The treats were yummy, and we all had a great time! Yumiko Matsuoka Members of the Christian Education Committee hosted a lovely after-worship gathering on Sunday, May 14, 2023, to celebrate the women of Newton Highlands Congregational Church. Early-bird Director of Christian Education Ms. Wendy Donnell arrived at 6:00 a.m. to decorate tables in the …
Sixth Sunday of Easter Prelude Praeludium in E-flat major (J.S. Bach) Congregational Welcome Choral Introit “Sing Out a Joyful Song” (Dale Wood) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn (Insert) Sing Praise to God *Prayer of Invocation and SpiritOne voice: Psalm 66 begins, “Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of God’s praise be heard, who has …
Newton Interfaith Coalition for Housing Equity (NICHE) invites the community to its annual Spring Celebration on Tuesday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m., at Union Church in Waban (14 Collins Road, Newton). The event is free of charge, but donations are appreciated. NICHE advocates for affordable housing in Newton, and anyone interested in learning more is welcome …
Read moreAll invited to NICHE Spring Celebration on Tuesday, May 23, 6:30 p.m.
Fifth Sunday of Easter Prelude “In Heavenly Love Abiding” (James Pethel) Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Sing out a joyful song” (Dale Wood) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn #422 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending *Unison Prayer of Preparation and LoveOne voice: In John’s Gospel, Jesus says “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. …
We Christians are a people of God’s Word. One author says we live by “an alphabet of Grace.” Stewardship season is the time when Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) establishes its budget for the next fiscal year. Help us remain visible, viable, and valuable with your pledge on Sunday, May 21, 2023! Visible Jesus says, …