Advent services, Lessons and Carols, market, planned for December

All are invited to mark the Advent season at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, with preparations leading up to Christmas. A service of Lessons and Carols will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The following Sunday at 11:15 a.m., the Mission Committee will hold its annual Advent Market, …

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Thanksgiving meals assembled, shared

In an effort organized by the Newton Highlands Congregational Church Mission Committee, Thanksgiving meals were distributed on Monday, November 25, 2024, to about a dozen families identified by Newton Food Pantry. For the fifth consecutive year, the Mission Committee organized meals that included a roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and a meal kit with canned sides, …

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Support Diapers-Not-Included Drive in December

Please bring a package of diapers to church this month to help an area family. Since babies don’t come with diapers, the Christian Education Committee and Mission Committee are collecting diapers and baby wipes for Newton Food Pantry in December 2024. The most-requested diaper size is 6, followed by 3, 4, and 5.  Thank you for supporting …

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CE: Reflection, anticipation, and preparation in December

The God who comes to us announces the preparations of Advent, the gift of Christmas, and the revealing of Epiphany. But this is not a God who comes in just one way, or at one time, or through one experience. How might children and youth relate to the real Christmas story? How does that story …

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Advent Market flyer

Gift giving for good: Advent Market on December 15, 11:15 a.m.

Newton Highlands Congregational Church invites the community to an Advent Market on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 11:15 a.m., at the church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA. Purchase holiday tags and cards, jewelry, baked goods, and other handmade items. Enter a raffle for an incredible hand-decorated gingerbread house. All proceeds will be donated to …

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