The worship service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, was framed by a prelude and postlude played by violinist Natasha Dukach, co-founder and CEO of See Forward Ukraine, Inc. (formerly Cash for Refugees), and pianist Tianhong Yang. The special musical offering was provided in order to express gratitude for the …
Five local United Church of Christ parishes will host an inter-faith worship service, open to all, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., in the air-conditioned sanctuary at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. Rabbi Allison Berry, director of the Betty Ann Greenbaum Miller Center for Jewish Healing at Jewish Family & …
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I am looking forward enormously to getting back to the sea again, where the overstimulated psyche can recover in the presence of that infinite peace and spaciousness. Carl Jung Dear Friends in Christ, You may wonder why I keep repeating this quote. It was in the worship bulletin June 22. I bring it back each …
Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. Revelation 7:16 Children and youth at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, made sandwiches during worship on June 29, 2025, and Ms. Wendy Donnell, Director of Christian Education, delivered them to Community Day Center of Waltham the next morning. She also delivered five shopping bags of …
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 In his meditation at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, July 6, 2025, the Reverend Rick Chrisman opened with a “daydream” about a minister, a priest, and a rabbi …
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Oh Lord, my GodWhen I, in awesome wonderConsider all the worlds Thy hands have madeI see the stars, I hear the rolling thunderThy power throughout the universe displayed Then sings my soul, my Savior God to TheeHow great Thou art, how great Thou artThen sings my soul, my Savior God to TheeHow great Thou art, …
Members and friends of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, convened in the church hall on Sunday, June 8, 2025, to enjoy pizza and salad, hear committee reports, approve the budget for FY26, and vote on a new slate of officers and committee members. Copies of the complete annual report are available in the church office. …
Come to Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, for Wednesday Worship on the church lawn from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on August 13, 20, and 27, 2025, and enjoy a light meal, conversation, and a time of prayer and devotion. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to join us for one, two, or all three evenings. …
Read moreFaith, friendship, food: Three Wednesday evening services planned in August
According to Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) custom, worship moves to 9:30 a.m. in July, and non-Communion summer services are typically planned and led by non-clergy members. The 2025 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 10:00 a.m. Summer hours for the church …
Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), programs for children and youth will be on a summer break from Sunday, July 6, through Sunday, September 7. Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell will be out of the office in July and August, and she will not be checking email. She will spend part of her time …