I was hungry and you gave me food. Matthew 25:35 Join a post-worship conversation in the parlor at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with Ms. Devon Franklin from the Community Day Center of Waltham. Ms. Franklin will discuss the work of the Community Day Center, whom it serves, and what …
Read moreDevon Franklin from Community Day Center will speak on October 26
And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.” Luke 17:19 Congregants heard a message about keeping the faith on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily spoke about the lure of false prophets and explained that the words of true …
With this project, we have protected the building and all its users. Treasurer Jim Harper The installation of two gleaming new boilers in the basement of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, was completed on October 5, 2025, and the work has been approved by the City of Newton’s plumbing inspector. The removal and installation were …
The Buildings and Grounds Committee of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, held its first meeting of the church year on October 7, 2025, to catch up on several issues. Chair Ann Hulsing met with members Randy Ellis, Paul Gilbert, and Jim Harper on Zoom for a discussion that included the church’s new boilers, insulation, solar …
After a short re-introduction to the Community Connection landscape master design project, Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, members and friends walked around the church grounds on Sunday October 5, 2025. They used maps provided by consultants Karen Sebastian and David Nauss to jot down notes, ideas, and questions. The consultants will review and synthesize all …
Read moreCongregants tour grounds for Community Connection brainstorming
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. Luke 17: 5-6 Congregants heard prayers in English and also in Danish, Japanese, Luganda, Ukrainian, Tagalog, Hebrew, and Swahili …
I couldn’t do what I do if I didn’t have hope. Jane Goodall Dear Friends in Christ, Our faith has rhythms, rhymes, seasons, and (ahem) commandments. They all exist to invite dedication, devotion, delight, and abundant life. And to bring hope. Really. In much of New England October invites the rhythm of return to worship, …
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 The Bible instructs us to help others, be reliable, and always be a light for all of those in need. This month, we will talk about ways to help others at home, at school, and at …
All are invited to enjoy compositions by Austrian composer Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828) in the sanctuary of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Musicians Christy Liao, Enoch Hsiao, Zachary Fung, David Carreon, and Max Wang will perform. Donations are welcome, and all proceeds …
Read moreSchubert program to be offered October 26, 5:00 p.m.
All NHCC members are called to a short in-person congregational meeting after worship on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The meeting will include updates on the church budget and membership.