Newton for Everyone invites community members to “Priced out: The growing challenge of teacher retention and housing costs” on Tuesday, September 30, at 7:00 p.m., at the Scandinavian Living Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) and on Zoom. Find more information and register. How does the lack of affordable housing impact the retention and recruitment …

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Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell led the worship service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on September 14, 2025. Ms. Donnell spoke about the balance of inspiration and preparation that are …

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For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 14:11 The September 7, 2025, service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, opened with the choir’s sprighly rendition of “Sing Out a Joyful Song in Praise” (Dale Wood). Hymns included “I’m Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table” …

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You must be born again… John 3:7 Dear Friends in Christ, When Jesus said those words above to Nicodemus, he started out by saying “Do not marvel that I say, you must be born again.” And for two thousand years they have been some of the most powerful, controversial, and meaningful words in our faith. So, …

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