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NHCC seeks ways to make interior and exterior more welcoming

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Sally Brickell

A team of people that includes Ken Baily, Diane Basemera, Sally Brickell, Yoko Bryden, Randy Ellis, Jim Harper, Carol H., Misha Hill, Ann Hulsing, Carol Jensen, Mark Johnson, Michelle Markert, David Nauss, and Lynn Shields is exploring ways to make Newton Highlands Congregational Church even more welcoming. Moderator Sally Brickell presented ideas during fellowship time …

Christian Education: Giving thanks

November 7, 2023November 1, 2023 by Wendy Donnell

November 2023 Finding ways to express gratitude to God This month we will make sandwiches, bake pumpkin pies, and celebrate our “Thanksgivings,” with days of prayer–thanking God for all we have. Here is our schedule for November.

NHCC mops up towel drive with delivery to Welcome Home

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by Sally Brickell

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16 Thanks to the generosity of Newton Highlands Congregational Church members and friends, empty shelves at Welcome Home, a home goods pantry in West Newton, were restocked with a stash of cozy bath towels on …

Bride and groom (Megan Dillon and her husband)

CE to host special fellowship time on November 19

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by Sally Brickell

Please join the Christian Education (CE) Committee on Sunday, November 19, 2023, after worship, to celebrate the recent marriage of church school teacher Megan Dillon to Josh Kolodny. CE will host a special fellowship time in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) parlor in honor of this blessed occasion. Ms. Dillon has been working at NHCC since 2018. …

Revitalized organ enhances worship

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by Sally Brickell

The musical aspects of the worship service on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church were graced by a more complex sound with greater range thanks to the long-awaited completion of the repairs to the church organ. Organist Yevgenia Semeina was in her element as she skillfully played the revitalized instrument, noting that …

A message from the pastor

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 by Ken Baily

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and… Romans 12:15 Dear Friends in Christ, Let’s ponder some good news, worthy of rejoicing. We had our first infant baptism since before Covid in worship on Reformation Sunday. We have more to come! Due to gifts given graciously by folks like you (dear reader), our Council sent $2,250 to …

Share Thankgiving bounty with local families–volunteers needed!

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 by Sally Brickell

Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, “Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land.” Deuteronomy 15:10-11 For the fourth year, Newton Highlands Congregational Church has been invited to help Newton Food Pantry supply Thanksgiving meals for our neighbors. The Mission …

For all the saints–for we know their names

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 by Sally Brickell

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 Each year on the Communion Sunday closest to All Saints Day, Newton Highlands Congregational Church repeats the names of saints departed since last …

Fellowship time features new hosts

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 by Sally Brickell

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 In a change from past years, NHCC committees began hosting fellowship time in September 2023, bringing new faces to the kitchenette in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church parlor. The new arrangement has resulted …

Music is focus of Sunday service

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 by Sally Brickell

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord all the earth. Psalm 96:1 Music Director and college professor Jan Zimmerman led the worship service on Sunday, October 22, 2023, putting music front and center. Ms. Zimmerman included several favorite hymns (“Come, O Fount of Every Blessing” and “How Can I Keep from …