Join us after worship on Sunday, June 1, 2025, for a brief, interesting introduction to the landscape master planning process for Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. All are welcome! Meet landscape architect Karen Sebastian and hear about her work creating a patio and a memorial garden with contractor David Nauss at First Parish of Watertown.
As reported by WGBH News, the Toussaint L’Ouverture Cultural Center opened on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, a year after the groundbreaking ceremony. Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, supported the building project with a $1,000 donation late in 2024 using funds earmarked by the church for values-based capital projects at other institutions. The church received a …
The service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on May 18, 2025, was led by Music Director Jan Zimmerman and centered around favorite hymns and several other pieces of music. The theme of the service was, In God all is new. “When forgiven and redeemed by God we are made new, and we are called to …
The Newton Juneteenth Celebration returns to the Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 12 noon to 4 p.m.! Volunteer to help with planning and staffing. On behalf of Families Organizing for Justice (FORJ), the Newton Juneteenth Steering Committee invites you to attend our free, fun, family-friendly celebration of …
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The Annual Meeting of Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, immediately after the worship service in the Great Hall. All NHCC members are asked to attend. Those who do not wish to attend in person will have the option to participate on Zoom. (Join Annual Meeting on Zoom.) …
Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called for the believers, especially …
The Christian Education Committee worked with Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, to host a festive fellowship time celebrating women after worship on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Nursery team Rachel Donnell and Gabe Adorni helped with set up. The church parlor was decorated with flowers, and treats included chocolate-covered strawberries, cupcakes, and a Kringle. …
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Do you know of a girl ages 8-15 who has experienced the loss of a parent? Circle Week at Fleur de Lis Camp in Southern New Hampshire is a free one-week overnight camping program for girls who have experienced a critical loss. Campers …
The Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, walk on May 4, 2025, to raise funds for Family Promise Metrowest was kicked off with an enthusiatic laughter yoga warmup led by member and yoga teacher Marian Reynolds. Family Promise Metrowest “transforms the lives of families with children who are facing homelessness by mobilizing a diverse community to …
Perhaps our work — our daily life — is where we meet Jesus. Where we are is where Jesus comes to us. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily At Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on May 4, 2025, the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily explained that even after the events of Easter, Jesus’ followers and disciples were …
Read moreAfter Easter, answers to “What now?” emerged slowly