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 2/7/25

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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Susan Cartmell preparing for communion

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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CE: Children prepare to lead worship on March 9

Did you know that the Bible contains many different types of stories, including narratives, parables, and accounts of the lives of people in the past? The Bible also includes laws, poetry, wise sayings, and letters. Jesus’ teaching used familiar images in unfamiliar ways to help his disciples understand extraordinary and challenging events and to teach valuable lessons. …

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Biblical acts of courage explored on MLK Sunday

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.And what does the Lord require of you?To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 The Reverend Dr. Susan Cartmell discussed the power of Biblical stories to inspire hope and courage in her meditation on Sunday, January 19, 2025. As she recounted the …

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