December 2024

Children lead our Christmas Story, from generation to generation: In 2020 it was on video

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024 by Ken Baily

For decades NHCC has enjoyed a pageant sometime during Advent, traditionally in the afternoon. Our Star Pageant has been a mixture of scripture, stories, poetry, and carols, where the children lead and the assembly sings along. And then we share cookies in the Parlor! For the past two years (2023 and 2024) we’ve moved the …

NHCC recognized by Welcome Home

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024 by Sally Brickell

Newton Highlands Congregational Church was recognized as a supporter of Welcome Home, a home goods pantry in Newton, in their December 2024 newsletter. The Mission Committee ran a cookware drive for Welcome Home in October 2024.

Celebrate loved ones with poinsettias for chancel

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 by Sally Brickell

Honor or remember loved ones with beautiful poinsettias that will decorate the chancel at Newton Highlands Congregational Church during Christmastime. Purchasers may write a dedication when they order flowers; dedications submitted by Thursday, December 19, will be included in the Christmas eve bulletins.

Lessons and Carols service hits all the right notes

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 by Sally Brickell

About 50 people seeking reconnection with the Advent story enjoyed a service of Lessons and Carols at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on Sunday, December 8, at 3:00 p.m. The service featured the church choir and organist Yevgenia Semeina. It was organized by Music Director Jan Zimmerman; her parents made a guest appearance with the church …

concert flyer with outdoor scene at dusk

Holiday concert December 15 at 4:30 p.m.

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 by Sally Brickell

Enjoy seasonal classical music with mezzo-soprano Maya Lahyani and pianist Victoria Schwartzman on Sunday, December 15, at 4:30 p.m., at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA. Purchase tickets.

blue flyer with penguins; invitation to Jan. 3, 2025, potluck

All invited to January 3 potluck

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 by Sally Brickell

The Ramos family will continue NHCC’s tradition of marking the end of the holiday season with a potluck for church members and friends of all ages at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, in Newton Highlands. Please bring an appetizer, main course, side dish, or dessert if possible. There will be games/Wii in the …

A smiling Rev. Dr. Ken Baily sitting comfortably on a brown leather couch with his arm extended, wearing a striped button-up shirt and dark pants, with a framed photo on a side table beside him.

A message from the pastor

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 by Sally Brickell

The Genesis of Jesus Christ Matthew 1:1 & 18 Dear Friends in Christ, What a difference a word makes. In English the word genesis above is translated two other ways: beginning, and, birth. Also good words. But our ancestors and Jesus’ family knew the importance of the word genesis in Greek, and it packs a power: creation, …