Eleven youth became members of Newton Highlands Congregational Church on Sunday, January 28, 2024, with delighted parents and friends providing support. This Rite of Confirmation was the culmination of a year-plus process of study and mission efforts guided by the Reverend Ken Baily and the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee. Confirmands were Elena Bird, Henry …
Read moreRite of Confirmation is highlight of January 28 service
A small group is working on a new directory for Newton Highlands Congregational Church. If your photo was not taken at church in the fall, please submit it to Judah Coffman at [email protected] by Wednesday, February 7. The church’s last photo directory was assembled in 2010. Please help us get up to date.
At their meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, members of the Buildings & Grounds Committee rolled up their sleeves and installed a new under-counter refrigerator in the church parlor. The prior unit was no longer cooling properly. In-person attendees Randy Ellis, Misha Hill (co-chair), Terry Louderback, and Jim Harper (treasurer) walked around the church with …
Fourth Sunday of EpiphanyThe Rite of Confirmation Organ Prelude “Prelude and Fugue in C Major” (J.S. Bach) Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord” (Hopson) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn (insert) God, When I Came into This Life *Prayer of Invocation (Unison)Gather us now, O God, for a time of praise and joy. Unite us for spiritual community, …
All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the …
Read moreAll invited: Soul food dinner, Friday, February 9, 6:30 p.m.
Are you a skilled creator–or are you interested in learning some new crafts? Join a group of creators on Saturday, January 27, at 10:00 a.m., at 10 Chester Street, Newton Highlands, for crafting and conversation. Bring what you’re working on, or help make something new together. The group, organized by Newton Highlands Congregational Church members …
Read moreAll invited: Advent Market creators to meet Saturday, January 27, 10:00 a.m.
All are invited to a musical celebration featuring Newton Highlands Congregational Church’s restored Hook & Hastings pipe organ on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the church sanctuary at 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA. Musicians will include organist Yevgenia Semeina and members of the church choir, under the direction of Jan Zimmerman. …
Read moreRestored organ to be celebrated Saturday, February 24
The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy. Psalm 65:8 The Reverend Ken Baily on Sunday, January 21, 2024, spoke about the time, practice, and preparation required for any significant undertaking (for example, peforming a great concert or serving a gourmet meal). …
Read moreWorshippers hear message about preparation on third Sunday of Epiphany
…love is one of the pivotal points of the Christian face, faith. There is another side called justice. And justice is really love in calculation. Justice is love correcting that which revolts against love. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All the power to love and serve creation is in our midtst. The Reverend …
Third Sunday of Epiphany Organ Prelude “Introduction” (H. Hofmann) Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord” (Hopson) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn #443 O Christ, the Great Foundation *Prayer of Invocation and EnlightenmentOne Voice: In the Book of Jonah, there is a story of divine change. It begins like this: “(God said to …