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 …
Read moreAll invited to Newton’s Juneteenth celebration; volunteers needed
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 …
Read moreNHCC Walkers raise $2,600-plus for homeless families
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
For many years Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, has had a friendly connection to Konbit Santé, the largest hospital in the second largest city in Haiti, Cap Haitian. This “Community Health” center has grown and flourished away from earthquakes and gang violence. It was founded in 2001 by a friend of Ken Baily. In February …
Behold, I am doing a new thing… Isaiah 43:9 Let us not become weary doing good. Galatians 6:9 Don’t just do something, sit there. Many authors Dear Friends in Christ, Our faith is a combination of action and stillness. One account is that God worked for six days and then commanded all creation to rest …
In April 2025, Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, committee members are writing reports and projecting expenses; a Nominating Committee (Ken Baily, Sally Brickell, Holly Grieb, Misha Hill, and Tann Scott) has convened; and Jim Harper, treasurer, has created a draft budget. Bring your questions to the budget Q&A on June 1 after worship, and plan …