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Updates to Downstairs Meeting Room planned

In order to accommodate one of its tenants, Newton Highlands Congregational Church is updating its Downstairs Meeting Room (sometimes called the Youth Room). The room will be used for a food-serving program. In an unfortunate turn of events, the Downstairs Meeting Room recently sustained serious water damage caused by an incorrect setting in the HVAC …

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Newton Neighbors thanks NHCC

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8 Newton Neighbors, a local nonprofit that facilitates “community connection, mutual aid, and access to resources” for Newtonians and residents of other local communities, recently thanked Newton Highlands Congregational Church for a $1,000 donation. “Your donation will enable …

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Children and youth make sandwiches on Church School Rally Day

In this world, it rains on the Just and the Unjust, but the Unjust have the Justs’ umbrellas. Button in the office of the Reverend Ken Baily Children and youth were welcomed back to Newton Highlands Congregational Church on Sunday, September 15, 2024, after a summer hiatus. They did some getting-acquainted activities, made sandwiches for …

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Worshipers gather for Re-Covenant Sunday

The worship service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on September 8, 2024, opened with “This is the Day the Lord Has Made,” sung by the returning senior choir. The service also included fan favorite “Morning Has Broken.” In honor of Re-Covenant Sunday, the assembly read a “Litany of Our Covenant” in unison. The Reverend Ken …

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“God and Country” screening, discussion, on September 29

All are invited to a screening of “God and Country,” followed by a panel discussion with local clergy, on Sunday, September 29, at 6:30 p.m., at Second Church, UCC, 60 Highland Street, in West Newton. Free pizza will be available at 6:00 p.m. The documentary, directed by Rob Reiner, “looks at the implications of Christian …

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