Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell and her daughter, Nursery Care Leader Rachel Donnell, attended a day-long retreat at the Tree of Life Interfaith Temple in Amherst, NH, on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Flat Jesus went along for the ride. The program was offered by the Reverend Dr. Stephanie Rutt. The retreat was billed as a …
Trust that God is best able to distinguish wheat from weeds. Jan Zimmerman Music Director Jan Zimmerman discussed how the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:24-30) indicates that God is best suited to judge who is or is not a member of God’s kingdom. In her sermon, she explored how sacred music has expanded and …
Members of the Parsonage Sale Committee capped off their efforts with a festive dinner at Fuji in Newtonville on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Sally Brickell, Randy Ellis, Jim Harper, and Ann Hulsing were treated to sushi and other delights courtesy of realtor Diane Basemera. Peter Boberg and Steve Willner were thanked in absentia.
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. …
When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they …
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For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matthew 18:20 Flat Jesus enjoyed time on Little River in Townsend, TN, courtesy of the McMahan Lawton family–Anna, Keirsten, Lucas, and Andrew. Flat Jesus also took a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains and enjoyed a sweet time at Krispy …
A stalwart band of churchgoers gathered for a post-worship lunch at Pressed Cafe on Needham Street during a rainstorm on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Sally Brickell, Randy Ellis, Joy Huber, Carol Jensen, Jeff Kaplan, Marian Reynolds, and Steve Willner enjoyed sandwiches and conversation before heading back out in a downpour.
The narthex, or church entryway, had its load lightened with the removal of several no-longer-needed items on July 7, 2023. Isaac Gyamera of Super Cleaning Service in Worcester took on this challenging job on an extremely hot day after clearing some items from the parsonage at 39 Forest Street, Newton Highlands. Mr. Gyamera and an …
The closing for the parsonage sale took place on Friday, July 7, 2023, bringing to a satisfying conclusion 100+ years of church ownership of the historic home at 39 Forest Street, Newton Highlands. Representatives from Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) did not have to attend in person; treasurer Jim Harper and moderator Sally Brickell signed …
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In her meditation on Sunday, July 2, 2023, the Reverend Linda Hartley preached about the value for believers in accepting the depth of riches that God provides. She encouraged listeners to bless others by asking the question, “What gift do you need from me?” The service included the celebration of Communion. Worship & Spiritual Life …
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