We evaluate mission projects against our own mission statement, as follows:
Feed the Hungry ♥ House the Homeless ♥ Keep the Creation
Members and friends participate in our mission activities in various ways.
- Serving on our Mission Committee and helping direct our mission work
- Participating in hands-on service projects
- Donating funds
- Attending fundraisers and special events
Recent church mission activities include making sandwiches for Community Day Center of Waltham, walking to combat homelessness for Family Promise Metrowest, providing Thanksgiving meals for Newton Food Pantry, and donating funds to local, national, and international causes.
In 2021-2022, our Christian Education program engaged children and youth in numerous mission activities.
Our direct financial aid is collected for national and international services that UCC supports, as well as using our own budgeted fund for an emergency response.
At our Advent Giving Market and the Nicaraguan Scholarship lunch we collect money for organizations we want to support while reminding ourselves that we are a giving people.
Mission News
We post the latest Mission activities in the News section. Here are several recent efforts.
NHCC Walkers brave the elements to raise $3300 for Family Promise Metrowest
A group of dedicated Newton Highlands Congregational Church walkers of all ages braved a light mist to participate…
Join NHCC Walkers on Sunday, April 30; support Family Promise
NHCC members and friends of all ages are invited to participate in the annual Family Promise Walk to…
Sock delivery delights Community Day Center of Waltham
Mission Committee member Anita Fisher delivered a large basket of new socks from the March 2023 sock drive…
Socks collected, feet warmed
The Mission Committee successfully wrapped up its latest donation drive on March 19, 2023, after collecting more than…
Mission Committee seeks 100 new pairs of socks
On the “heels” of their successful coat drive, the Mission Committee is running a sock drive to benefit…
Mission Committee responding to needs in Türkiye and Syria
In light of the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria on Monday, February 8, 2023, the Mission Committee…