Lay leader reflects on time in France

“Religious intolerance never ends well.” Joy Huber Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, member and deacon Joy Huber led worship on Sunday, July 20, 2025, with assistance from deacon Tann Scott. Ms. Huber shared some things she learned about history and religion during her recent stay in France. She was particularly struck by the national motto …

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Two female musicians, one holding violin, smiling in sanctuary,

Guest musicians bring passion to June 8 service

The worship service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, was framed by a prelude and postlude played by violinist Natasha Dukach, co-founder and CEO of See Forward Ukraine, Inc. (formerly Cash for Refugees), and pianist Tianhong Yang. The special musical offering was provided in order to express gratitude for the …

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All-Newton worship service with various clergy gathered in sanctuary

All-Newton UCC church service to be held August 3; community invited to worship together

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20 Six local United Church of Christ parishes will host an inter-faith worship service, open to all, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., in the air-conditioned sanctuary at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands.  Rabbi …

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NHCC shares food as summer begins

Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. Revelation 7:16 Children and youth at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, made sandwiches during worship on June 29, 2025, and Ms. Wendy Donnell, Director of Christian Education, delivered them to Community Day Center of Waltham the next morning. She also delivered five shopping bags of …

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The Reverend Rick Chrisman, minister, in front of sanctuary, standing at communion table

Guest preacher Rick Chrisman shares “daydream” with unifying themes

He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 In his meditation at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, July 6, 2025, the Reverend Rick Chrisman opened with a “daydream” about a minister, a priest, and a rabbi …

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