Celebrate loved ones with beautiful poinsettias that will decorate the chancel at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, during Christmastime. Purchasers may write a dedication when they place their order; dedications submitted by Monday, December 22, at 10:00 a.m., will be included in the Christmas Eve bulletins. Contact us with questions.
An energetic group of volunteers moved a large metal chair rack from the basement to a closet in the Great Hall of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Volunteers included Peter Boberg, Henry and Rich Bryden, Randy Ellis, and Misha Hill. The move was initated by Yoko Bryden, building manager. She …
Read moreVolunteers move chair rack from basement to Great Hall
The children and youth of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), made news with their benevolent sandwich making in December 2025. NewTV interviewed Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, and Megan Kolodny, church school teacher, and ran a news segment about the children’s service project. Waltham Times ran an article about the project and mentioned …
On December 7, 2025, the Great Hall at Newton Highlands Congregational Church was the scene of the church’s annual Advent Market, led by Holly Grieb, Kitty Rieske, and other members of the church’s Mission Committee. Shoppers purchased handcrafted Christmas items, including gift tags and cards, candles, crocheted items, and baked goods. The Advent Market raised …
Read moreAnnual Advent Market attracts aficionados of giving for good
Jeff Kaplan, longtime friend of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, veterinarian, and fan of holiday lights, installed three diverse lighted reindeer on the church lawn on December 6, 2025. Dr. Kaplan braved the cold to complete the installation before the church’s annual Christmas pageant and Advent Market on December 7.
The Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, worship service on Sunday, December 7, 2025, included a sparkling Christmas pageant featuring children and youth. The pageant was organized by Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell with assistance from Kessely Hong, a longtime member of the Christian Education Committee. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily updated and customized the …
Thanks to Yoko Bryden, building manager, the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, closet stage right in the Great Hall has a new metal cabinet. The church has provided the cabinet in December 2025 for tenant Dance Stream Studio so they can keep their supplies organized. The cabinet was paid for from the Buildings and Grounds …
Read moreNew cabinet aims to keep Great Hall closet organized; new tables purchased
Perry B. Newman, executive director of Konbit Sante, will speak at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Konbit Sante is an international nonprofit organization based in Maine that is dedicated to strengthening the health care system and improving health outcomes in northern Haiti. The church has had a friendly connection with …
Read morePerry Newman of Konbit Sante to speak on December 14
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 The Reverend June Cooper led worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She explained that the story of Isaiah (Isaiah 6:1-13) revealed a transformative …
Read moreThe Reverend June Cooper preaches about listening to God
It’s such a sweet commitment from you all, and really warms our spirits here. Devon Franklin, Program Support & Recovery Specialist at Community Day Center of Waltham The young sandwich makers at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), got a shout out from Ms. Devon Franklin, who recently visited with the children of NHCC. In …