The Annual Meeting of Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, immediately after the worship service in the Great Hall. All NHCC members are asked to attend. Lay leaders, volunteer treasurer Jim Harper, and staff are preparing for the meeting, and a PDF of the annual report will be …
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 Invite your friends to …
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My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 23:76 In his meditation on Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Reverend Ken Baily spoke about differences in how various Christian demoninations hear the word of God. “We believe that we hear the Holy Spirit whe …
The Christian Education Committee and Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell invite all the women of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, to a celebration during fellowship time on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The event will include music provided by the male members of the church choir, and children are welcome with adult companions. Coffee, tea, …
Jesus said, “Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” John 20:29 Congregants gathered at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, April 12, 2026, to continue exploring the message of Easter. The service opened with the choir singing “I Come to the Garden Alone.” …
At their meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026, members of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Council voted to approve the recommendation of the Building and Grounds Committee to have a property survey done for the Community Connection project. The goal of the Community Connection project is to develop a master plan for the church …
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Join members of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Mission Committee for a walk in Newton Highlands on Sunday, May 3, 2026, to raise money for Family Promise Metrowest. Walking together for a good cause is a great activity for individuals and families! Can’t walk? Please support this essential local nonprofit with a donation. Click here for …
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Lilies purchased in honor of or in memory of loved ones adorned the Newton Highlands Congregational Church altar on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The flowers were arranged by Deacons Joy Huber and Tann Scott.
He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:6 The April 5, 2026, Easter celebrations at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, began with a 6:15 a.m. service overlooking Crystal Lake and led by the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily for about a dozen parishioners. …
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I’ve come to view Jesus the way I’ve come to view Elvis. I love the guy, but some of his fan clubs terrify me. John Fugelsang Dear Friends in Christ, If you read this before Good Friday, forgive me my quoted levity. Our Tenebrae worship with Taizé chants has sufficient gravity and darkness, as do …