According to Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, tradition, worship moves to 9:30 a.m. in July, and non-Communion summer services are typically planned and led by non-clergy members. The 2026 summer schedule is as follows: Worship at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 9:30 a.m. Evening worship at 6:00 p.m. Worship at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Summer …
Along with Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, member Sally Brickell, design builder and restoration contractor David Nauss and landscape architect Karen Sebastian attended the July 14, 2026, meeting of the Newton Highlands improvement working group, at City Hall. Ms. Brickell has been attending the working group meetings to foster communication between the church and the …
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For the third year, Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, will host three 6:00 p.m. worship services in August. The services will be held on the church lawn along Lincoln Street (weather permitting) on August 12, 19, and 26. A light meal will be provided along with time for prayer, song, and conversation. The third service, …
Mr. Randy Ellis, member of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, led worship on Sunday, July 19, 2026. He spoke about what Jesus and the Bible actually teach about how to welcome strangers and refugees in a sermon entitled “The World Cup, Jesus, and the Separation of Church and Hate,” which he based on John Fugelsang’s …
For the sixth year, Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, will host neighbors in the United Church of Christ and Presbyterians for a joint worship service on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome for a time of reflection in the air-conditioned sanctuary and a time of fellowship after the service. The Rev. …
Teacher Lucy Barros will lead worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Ms. Barros will speak about her experiences as a Cape Verdean and describe what it was like to watch Cape Verde shine at the World Cup! The 9:30 a.m. service will be followed by fellowship on the church …
On the seventh day God finished the work of creation, so God rested. Genesis 2:2 Dear Friends in Christ, An old-time chestnut asks, “How can you be most like God? Take a day of rest.” In some ways, in some parts of New England, it’s called August. But — there are deeper meanings, too. Obviously …
The Eliot Church of Newton invites the community to an illuminating presentation on the history of African missions in the United Church of Christ by linguist and historian Dr. Emmanuel Sithole on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. Dr. Sithole, originally from Zimbabwe, will discuss the research he is doing in the archives of …
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God’s Word is available to us to deeply water our struggling souls. Kitty Rieske Lay leader and avid gardener Kitty Rieske led worship on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, explaining how her faith sustains her even during times of struggle. Her sermon was entitled “Gracious Forgiveness and the Need for …
Worship on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, will be led by member Randy Ellis in the main sanctuary. Mr. Ellis’s sermon title is “The World Cup, Jesus, and the Separation of Church and Hate” and his remarks will rely heavily on John Fugelsang’s 2025 book Separation of Church and Hate. The service …
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Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, member Kitty Rieske will lead worship on Sunday, July 12, 2026. By way of invitation, she said, “Come hear the Good News of ‘God’s Gracious Forgiveness and The Need for Deep Watering.’” The 9:30 a.m. service will be followed by fellowship on the church lawn along with a short round …