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Fundraising lunch to be held March 9; all welcome!

Join members of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Mission Committee for lunch on Sunday, March 9, at 11:15 a.m., and hear an engaging talk by NHCC member Jean Christoffersen and Louis Fiore about the Free High School and a free health clinic in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, Newton’s Sister City. The lunch is …

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B&G approves work on platform in church sanctuary

With support from the Deacons Committee, the Buildings & Grounds Committee has approved work on a wooden platform on the front right side of the sanctuary at Newton Highlands Congregational Church. The work will include the following: Removing the wooden platform will make it much easier to move the heavy wooden baptismal font forward during …

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“The Meaning of Sanctuary”: Two-part conversation planned for March

The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily will lead a two-part conversation entitled “The Meaning of Sanctuary” on Sunday, March 16, and Sunday, March 23, after worship, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. “Sanctuary is a personal, powerful place,” he stated. “It is a political, powerful term.” The Reverend Baily will explore the term in his sermon …

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“All” receives attention during morning meditation

I, the Lord, search the heart, test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings. Jeremiah 17:10 Congregants gathered for worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on the cold, snowy morning of Sunday, February 16, 2025. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily spoke about the removal of diversity, equity, …

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Stalwarts brave snowstorm to attend worship

The wrath of our fears is chastened when we experience God’s presence. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily A small but hardy group of congregants gathered for worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, as a snowstorm departed Eastern Massachusetts. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily, recently returned from a sabbatical, spoke …

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Soul Food Dinner hits the spot

So then, my brothers and sisters, when you gather to eat, you should all eat together. 1 Corinthians 11:33 About 25 Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, members and friends gathered for dinner in the church parlor on Friday, February 7, 2025, in honor of Black History Month.  Diners feasted on chicken wings, catfish strips, macaroni …

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Sunday service led by the Reverend Cartmell includes Communion

Part of our journey is remembering who we are….Healing every day is a process of remembering how far we have come. The Reverend Dr. Susan Cartmell Congregants were invited to celebrate communion on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The Reverend Dr. Susan Cartmell, preaching for her last week during coverage for the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily, …

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The Reverend Susan Cartmell leads adult education

Adaptations required by pandemic discussed during adult education

Faith should never be stodgy. The Reverend Dr. Susan Cartmell The Reverend Dr. Susan Cartmell and the Reverend Peggy O’Connor led an intriguing discussion about faith leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic after worship on Sunday, January 26, 2025. They shared findings from interviews with 53 members of the clergy across the U. S., which are …

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