Budget Q&A paves the way for annual meeting

The budget meeting at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on May 31, 2026, gave parishioners an opportunity to ask questions about the budget before the church’s annual meeting, scheduled for June 7. A group gathered in the church parlor after worship, and Treasurer Jim Harper provided highlights from the year. He received a round of …

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Community Connection connects with City

Several representatives from Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, sat down with Meryl Kessler, director of Newton’s new Arts and Culture Department, and John Rice, chief of Community Services, to talk about plans for the church grounds and how to work collaboratively with the City of Newton as it makes improvements in Newton Highlands over the …

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Women of the church are celebrated at spring tea

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26 Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell brought out the fancy china and her decorative shoe collection to adorn tables in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, parlor on Sunday, May 10, 2026. After worship, women and their guests …

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Join the fun at Newton’s Juneteenth celebration; volunteers needed

Come celebrate. Come connect. Come feel the joy! Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and freedom. Join us at the Hyde Community Center in Newton Highlands for the 6th Annual Newton Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 3:00-9:00 p.m. — this is a free, vibrant, high-energy event you don’t want to miss. …

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