And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their food with gladness and singleness (simplicity) of heart, praising God, and having favor with all the people. Acts 2:46-47 A group of eight Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, members and friends gathered for an informal …
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29 During the children’s message on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, children and adults made a joyful noise with “praise eggs.” In his meditation the Reverend Dr. Ken …
Read moreChildren shake “praise eggs” on second Sunday of Easter
Tulips purchased in honor of or in memory of loved ones adorned the Newton Highlands Congregational Church altar on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The flowers and dedications were organized by Office Manager Judah Coffman, Sally Brickell, Melissa Dietrich, and Jim Harper, treasurer.
Easter Sunday on April 20, 2025, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, began with a sunrise service at Levingston Cove along Crystal Lake. The day continued with an exciting neighborhood egg hunt on the church lawn. Church youth “hid” the eggs. During the egg hunt, youth handed out cards featuring the church’s Christian Education program. …
What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? A. A donkey B. Two donkeys C. A colt D. A unicorn Multiple choice quiz Children and youth distributed palms to congregants at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Palm Sunday (Sunday, April 13, 2025). During children’s time, they enjoyed a series of multiple choice questions testing their knowledge …
Read moreMultiple choice questions challenge children, adults, on Palm Sunday
Do you have a broken item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance? Fix-It Clinics empower folks to fix for themselves and are no-cost! All are welcome to a Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton, MA). Bring in a broken household item, …
Read moreKeep the Creation: April 26 Fix-It Clinic at library
In Christian history Holy Week has events for each day. On Thursday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m., you are invited to a few moments of memory and prayer. Maundy Thursday means a “mandate” — the mandate is Jesus’ words, “Do this” in remembrance of me. The day before Good Friday (once God’s Friday) was the origin of our Eucharist, …
Read moreOnline Maundy Thursday service added to Holy Week schedule: April 17, 7:30 p.m.
Join church friends for an informal self-pay lunch at Shiva’s Kitchen (1203 Walnut Street, Newton Highlands) after church on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Contact us if you plan to participate so we can make a reservation.
He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.” Luke 3:11 At Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell expressed gratitude for her Christian Education Committee’s collaboration with the church’s Mission Committee. In a letter to the Mission …
Read moreChristian Ed sandwich-making collaboration with Mission Committee flourishes
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Ephesians 5:19 Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, organist Yevgenia Semeina is regularly attracting viewers to her postludes on NHCC Worship, the church’s YouTube channel, …